AVP Buying & Merchandising (Gifts & Accessories)

As a seasoned Buyer & Merchandiser leading the Gifts & Accessories category at IGP.com, your role will involve driving growth and profitability by owning end-to-end buying, international sourcing, vendor development, and product curation. You will be responsible for building and scaling product lines across platforms while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: - Own the P&L for Gifts & Accessories, driving revenue growth, gross margin improvement, and portfolio expansion. - Build a 36-month roadmap aligned with IGPs brand goals, seasonality, and emerging consumer trends. - Plan seasonal calendars and buying budgets in sync with forecasted demand and promotional cycles. - Identify product gaps and new opportunities across lifestyle, home dcor, personalized gifts, and fashion accessories. - Lead the complete buying lifecycle from product discovery to catalogue go-live, ensuring timely product development and reordering. - Develop and manage supplier networks in China and other key sourcing hubs for cost-efficient, quality-driven procurement. - Build a reliable ecosystem of vendors, introduce private label SKUs, and collaborate with international suppliers. Qualifications Required: - 10-15 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or category management, preferably in e-commerce, lifestyle retail, or gifting. - Proven track record of managing a high-growth category with strong sourcing and negotiation experience. - Deep understanding of e-commerce merchandising, product curation, and consumer trends. - Bachelors degree in Business, Commerce, or related field is required, MBA/PGDM in Marketing, Retail, or Supply Chain preferred. In this role, you will monitor key metrics, leverage data for refining buying strategies, generate actionable reports, and use consumer behavior insights to guide assortment planning and promotional campaigns. You will also lead a small team of category buyers and merchandisers, foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, and drive process excellence. Your success will be measured by year-on-year growth in revenue, successful onboarding of global suppliers, faster go-to-market timelines, and higher assortment freshness.,