Lead - Buying - Footwear Industry (7-12 Yrs)

Lead - Buying - Footwear Industry

We are looking for a seasoned professional:
- A strategy thinker with the basics of manufacturing in the E-commerce industry who understands the demand patterns.
- Experience of 8-12 years with comprehensive experience in buying and category management.
- Proven track record, including a minimum of five years specifically in the non-branded segment/private labels, with expertise in retailers like Dmart, Vmart, Vishal Mega Mart, etc.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficient in the technical intricacies of materials and product manufacturing.
- Practical experience in hands-on sourcing from local unorganized manufacturers.
- In-depth knowledge of the demand patterns of Indian retailers, particularly Mom & Pop stores.
- Responsible for aligning OTB for the season basis target sell thru.
- Formulating Buying Plans (Range Plan, Option Plan, Product Mix etc.) as per budget for the assigned category, based on the analysis of the historical trends and future forecasts
- Competitive analysis for accurate pricing strategy
- Analyzing MIS reports and monitoring STR, Stock Density, Sell Thru
- Scaling category through vendor management, pricing, inventory management & sale optimization
- Planning new launches and hits for maintaining freshness in the category
- Planning promotional strategies for the enhancement in sales for required categories
- Ensuring Top-Line & Bottom-Line target achievement with optimum discount planning.