Buying and Merchandising Executive

As a Buying & Merchandising Executive at the direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand, you will play a crucial role in coordinating product planning, vendor interactions, timelines, and inventory management. Your responsibilities will include: - Coordinate with vendors for production planning, buying requirements, and regular updates. - Create, track, and close Purchase Orders (POs) in coordination with the accounts team. - Ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) PO fulfillment, maintaining accuracy in quantity and timelines. - Monitor product costing and efficiency to ensure cutting accuracy and optimize material usage. - Track PO 1st Delivery TAT and ensure timely first dispatches to avoid delays. - Maintain and monitor Design to Shelf (D2S) timelines from product development to Goods Receipt Note (GRN). - Track and reduce Out of Stock (OOS)% and Sales Leakage Value by ensuring timely replenishment and inventory availability. - Conduct quality inspections in-line, mid-line, and Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI) at vendor locations to uphold buying standards. - Document vendor performance, inspection results, and production progress for internal visibility. - Support internal audits using Auditflo checklists to ensure process compliance and improvement. - Collaborate closely across teams (sourcing, production, and accounts) for smooth GRN and merchandising flow. Qualifications: - 03 years of experience in buying, merchandising, apparel production, or vendor management. - Degree in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, Merchandising, or a related field (preferred). - Strong coordination and vendor management abilities. - Understanding of production timelines, apparel quality standards, and merchandising workflows. - Proficient in Excel and comfortable with data tracking and reporting. - Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in resolving bottlenecks. - Strong communication and follow-up skills. - Curious to learn how products move from design to shelves and how buying impacts business. At / SAADAA, the vision is to advocate a simpler way of living by providing better basics for everyone. The company is among the Top 1% Shopify stores in India, bootstrapped, profitable, and operating with industry-leading benchmarks. The culture at / SAADAA is built on learning, clarity, and curiosity, offering a team of empathetic and purpose-driven problem solvers. Working here will provide you with a clear growth path towards becoming a merchandising or sourcing leader, the opportunity to work on meaningful products that impact real people, and the freedom to explore, experiment, fail, and grow.,