Assistant Buyer

You will be working as a full-time on-site Assistant Buyer for Women's Wear at LuLu Group India in Bengaluru. Your main responsibility will be to support the buying team by selecting and purchasing women's wear products. This role involves analyzing sales reports, sourcing new products, managing vendor relationships, assisting in inventory control, and attending trade shows and fashion weeks. Collaboration with design, marketing, and merchandising teams is essential to ensure alignment on product selection and promotional strategies. To excel in this role, you should have experience in buying, sourcing, and inventory control specifically for women's wear. Strong analytical skills for sales and market trend analysis are crucial. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with vendors are necessary, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant buying software is required. A Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is preferred. Previous experience in the retail fashion industry would be advantageous. Your key responsibilities will include understanding and sharing the available market opportunity for new and existing categories, markets, and brands. You will be driving sales, margins, and inventory for the concept, initiating buying as per OTB, and ensuring timely delivery and availability of the right stocks at the store. Regular interaction with vendors to meet product availability norms and build relationships is expected. Addressing and resolving operational issues within defined timelines, understanding and sharing customer needs and feedback, and providing inputs to the VM team are important aspects of the role. Collaborating with the marketing team to highlight key trends, sharing vendor-wise feedback and analysis with the planning and finance team, managing Licensor requirements, and setting quality expectations in relation to cost for products are other key responsibilities. This is a full-time position with benefits including health insurance. Travel may be required to attend trade shows and events as needed.,