Assistant Buyer

About the Role:

We’re looking for a dynamic individual to support our Buying, merchandising and cross-functional project management initiatives. This role is perfect for someone who’s detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn the ropes of managing product lifecycles, vendor coordination, and executional excellence in a fast-paced D2C environment.

You’ll work closely with design, sourcing, marketing, and operations teams to ensure timely product launches and seamless cross-departmental alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Merchandising Coordination:

• Support seasonal range planning and assortment finalization.
• Maintain product master sheets and ensure timely updates on pricing, SKU codes, and inventory.
• Track product lifecycle milestones — from sampling to production to launch.

Vendor & Production Management:

• Coordinate with vendors and factories on sampling, approvals, and timelines.
• Follow up on order execution, packaging specs, and dispatch schedules.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Create and manage timelines for key merchandising and marketing projects.
• Track progress against deadlines, flag delays, and coordinate follow-ups with internal teams.
• Support new product development (NPD) by aligning cross-functional milestones.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain trackers for ongoing projects and report weekly progress.
• Assist in preparing data for internal reviews and seasonal line presentations.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong command over Excel, Google Sheets, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or Monday).
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and follow-up discipline.
• Understanding of product development cycles and fashion merchandising basics.
• Ability to multitask across projects and work with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from NIFT, Pearl Academy, or other premier fashion/business institutes.
• 0–2 years of work experience in merchandising, production, or project management (internships included)
• Passion for apparel, fashion, or consumer products with an analytical and execution-driven mindset.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on exposure to D2C fashion business operations.
• Mentorship across merchandising, supply chain, and project execution.
• Opportunity to grow into a full-fledged Merchandiser or Category Manager role within the organization.