ASSOCIATE MANAGER - Category Buying (Garments)

Avenue Supermarts; Thane; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Dmartindia is seeking an Associate Manager for Category Buying in Garments. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor's degree and bring 7+ years of experience in buying, vendor management, and market analysis to drive category performance.

This role requires strong negotiation skills, data-driven decision making, and the ability to collaborate across design, merchandising, and supply chain teams. Travel to stores and vendor locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field is generally preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in buying/category management or related field.
• Knowledge of inventory management and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Vendor management: sourcing and onboarding new vendors, negotiating price and terms.
• Product selection and sourcing: identifying new products, trends, and potential vendors in apparel category.
• Buying and ordering: placing purchase orders, managing inventory levels, ensuring timely delivery.
• Inventory management: monitoring stock levels, optimizing turnover, minimizing obsolete items.
• Market analysis: conducting market research and staying updated on industry trends.
• Sales and profitability: analyzing sales data and developing strategies to maximize margins.
• Cross-functional collaboration: working with integration, replenishment, design, visual merchandising, quality, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Inventory management

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in fashion/retail management/marketing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

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ASSOCIATE MANAGER - Category Buying (Garments)

A Bachelor's degree in fashion, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field is generally preferred.

Experience

7+ Years

Position Reporting to

Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities:


• Vendor Management:The role holder will be responsible for sourcing and onboarding new vendors, managing relationship with existing vendors and negotiating price and terms


• Product Selection and Sourcing:Identifying new products, trends, and potential vendors within the apparel’s category


• Buying and Ordering:Placing purchase orders, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of goods


• Inventory Management:Monitoring stock levels, optimizing inventory turnover, and minimizing slow-moving or obsolete items.


• Market Analysis:Conducting market research, competitor analysis, and staying updated on industry trends


• Sales and Profitability:Analyzing sales data, identifying opportunities for growth, and developing strategies to maximize sales and profit margins.


• Cross-functional Collaboration:Working with other teams such as integration and replenishment, design, visual merchandising, quality, supply chain to ensure the successful execution of category strategies.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.


• Excellent analytical and data analysis abilities (including proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP).


• Understanding of inventory management, supply chain processes, and vendor relationships.


• Involves travel to stores and vendor locations