Lead Associate- Buying and Merchandising (International Business)

Myntra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion e-commerce platform in India is seeking a Lead Associate for Buying & Merchandising. You will develop the product roadmap, conduct market research, and collaborate with multiple teams to launch new collections. The ideal candidate should have expertise in merchandising, key account management, and vendor management, along with a relevant undergraduate degree. This role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate in the dynamic fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of product roadmap development and management.
• Ability to conduct market research and trend analysis.
• Experience in collaborating with multiple teams to launch new products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the product roadmap for assigned apparel categories.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate with design and marketing teams for product launches.
• Analyze sales data for continuous product improvement.

Skills

Merchandising

Buying & Merchandising

Key Account Management

Vendor Management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e‑commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

About The Company

We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.

Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self‑expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.

We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.

From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.

Working at Myntra is challenging but fun – we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.

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Roles & Responsibilties

• Develop and manage the product roadmap for assigned apparel categories, aligning with brand strategy and business objectives.
• Conduct market research, trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Collaborate with design, merchandising, sourcing and marketing teams to develop and launch new product collections.
• Work closely with production teams and to some extent with vendors to ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Analyze sales data, customer insights, and market trends to drive continuous product improvement and refine assortment planning.
• Work with marketing and branding teams to develop compelling go‑to‑market strategies and product storytelling.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports for senior management on product performance and market trends.
• Responsible for achieving BM and revenue as per budget.

E‑com

• E‑com specific product assortment: Taking feedback from category team and demand teams, consolidating the same, researching for latest online trends in line with brand guardrails and converting into assortment plan for online channel.
• Managing site merchandising – ensuring product listing is done, inventory is live, discount uploading is done and ASP is maintained by respective category team.
• Collaborating with store/pricing/category/demand team for driving promotion/visibility strategies.
• Manage omnichannel business with stakeholders.

Required Skills

Merchandising, buying & merchandising, key account management, vendor management.

Required Education

UG