Buyer - Kids Footwear

Role Overview: 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. Key Responsibilities: - Drive sales, margin, and inventory for the concept - Initiate buying based on OTB and ensure timely delivery and availability of the right stocks at the store - Regularly interact with vendors to meet product availability norms, establish strong relationships, and address operational issues within defined timelines - Share customer needs and feedback with the team - Provide inputs to the VM team to create planograms displaying appropriate trends and themes - Collaborate with the marketing team and Buying Lead to highlight key trends and support them with visuals - Share vendor-wise feedback and analysis with the planning and finance team for necessary actions - Manage Licensor requirements such as Projections, Design approvals, Monthly sales reporting, etc. - Set quality expectations concerning cost for products Qualifications Required: - Proven experience in driving sales and optimizing demand - Strong understanding of market opportunities and trends - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Ability to manage relationships with vendors and internal teams effectively - Experience in analyzing margins and budgets - Familiarity with managing Licensor requirements and setting quality expectations for products,