Buyer - Kids Footwear

You will be responsible for driving sales and optimizing the demand in the relevant category for the concept by ensuring the availability of the right product mix (private label) at the correct store. You should understand and communicate the available market opportunities for new and existing categories, markets, and brands. It is essential to stay updated on the prevailing trends in the international market and provide insights on customizing them to meet the needs of the domestic market. Your role involves driving sales, margin, and inventory for the concept. You will be required to initiate buying based on OTB and ensure the timely delivery and availability of the right stocks at the store. Regular interaction with vendors is necessary to meet product availability norms, establish strong relationships, and address operational issues within defined timelines. Understanding and sharing customer needs and feedback is crucial for this role. You will provide inputs to the VM team to create planograms that display appropriate trends and themes. Collaboration with the marketing team and Buying Lead is essential to highlight key trends and support them with visuals effectively. You will share vendor-wise feedback and analysis, including margins and budgets, with the planning and finance team for necessary actions. Managing Licensor requirements such as Projections, Design approvals, Monthly sales reporting, etc., will also be part of your responsibilities. Setting quality expectations concerning cost for products is another key aspect of your role.,