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: The incumbent will lead the buying and merchandising function for the Travel Gear category, driving seasonal strategy, product planning, vendor management, and margin optimization. The role requires a deep understanding of travel gear manufacturing, material sourcing (especially synthetics and technical fabrics), and market dynamics. This is a pivotal role that blends data-driven decision-making with creativity to deliver compelling product assortments and drive business growth. Key Responsibilities Own and execute seasonal buying plans aligned with the brand’s positioning, sales targets, and trend forecasts. Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management – from design briefs and development to sampling, costing, and delivery. Collaborate closely with design, PD, and sourcing teams to ensure products meet brand standards in aesthetics, functionality, and cost-efficiency. Conduct strategic vendor negotiations to achieve best cost margins, MOQ terms, and supply timelines. Perform category-level range planning and assortment optimization based on historical data, current trends, and consumer insights. Regularly analyze sales performance and inventory levels to initiate timely replenishments or markdowns. Build strong vendor and factory partnerships across India and international sourcing hubs. Monitor competitor activities, new launches, and pricing to fine-tune category positioning. Lead and mentor a small team of executives or assistants to deliver on category objectives. Ensure accurate documentation, costing sheets, timelines, and product data tracking across systems. Requirements Preferred Candidate: 5-8+ years of experience in Buying & Merchandising, preferably in Travel Gear, Backpacks, or Hard/Soft Luggage categories. Strong expertise in product construction, sourcing, and cost management, particularly in synthetic and technical materials. Graduate/Postgraduate from NIFT, FDDI, or a reputed fashion/merchandising institution. Proven track record in vendor development and price negotiations. Highly proficient in Excel, cost sheets, and data analysis. Experience in working with licensed or lifestyle brands is preferred. Qualitative Skills Strategic thinking with commercial acumen. Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities. Leadership and team mentorship skills. Agile, proactive, and collaborative working style. Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination. Benefits This is a high-impact opportunity for a driven and commercially savvy professional to take ownership of the Travel Gear category at Brand Concepts Ltd., steering innovation, assortment strength, and business performance across channels. 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