About Us Brand Concepts Ltd is recognized as a vanguard of style, innovation, and quality within the country’s fashion landscape. It specializes in curating exceptional Travel Gear, Handbags and Lifestyle Accessories, and has a strong reputation for delivering excellence. Job Description Position Summary: This role will be primarily responsible for driving the product development and buying strategies for the Travel Gear category, ensuring alignment with market trends and business objectives. The incumbent will play a key role in vendor management, cost negotiations, product planning, and range selection to optimize category performance. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the buying strategy for Travel Gear, ensuring product assortment aligns with business goals. Identify and onboard reliable factories/vendors for product sourcing, evaluating them based on quality, cost-effectiveness, and delivery timelines. Improve quality standards and develop innovative products in line with market trends. Plan product range in terms of quantity and quality, leveraging data insights and past trends to drive growth. Conduct competitor analysis and customer research to stay updated on industry trends and consumer preferences. Manage costing, negotiations, MRP planning, and buying margins to ensure profitability. Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely shipment and inventory availability. Oversee range planning at the category and sub-category levels, ensuring alignment with seasonal merchandising strategies. Ensure accurate forecasting of demand and manage inventory levels effectively. Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to support promotional activities and new product launches. Maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring consistent quality and supply. Requirements Preferred Candidate: More than 3 years of experience in buying and merchandising within the Travel Gear category (Luggage, Backpacks, Duffel Bags, etc.). Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in any relevant stream from NIFT/FDDI or a reputed institution. Strong analytical skills with experience in demand forecasting and assortment planning. Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including logistics, sales, and marketing. Understanding of cost structures, pricing strategies, and profit margins. Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis tools. Qualitative Skills Leadership and team management skills. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced retail environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Benefits This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and detail-oriented professional to take ownership of the Travel Gear category, driving growth and innovation within Brand Concepts Limited. check(event) ; career-website-detail-template-2 => apply(record.id,meta)" mousedown="lyte-button => check(event)" final-style="background-color:#6875E2;border-color:#6875E2;color:white;" final-class="lyte-button lyteBackgroundColorBtn lyteSuccess" lyte-rendered=""> Show more Show less