Manager- Buying & Merchandising

Reliance Brands Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Brands Limited is seeking a seasoned Buyer/Merchandiser to drive seasonal planning and assortment for key categories in Mumbai. You will analyze sales, inventory, and product performance, and collaborate across Planning, Retail, VM, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure launches and availability.

The role emphasizes strong analytics, consumer trend understanding, and stakeholder management to improve category profitability in a dynamic Indian retail environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of buying/merchandising experience.
• Fashion/apparel and accessories experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and commercial orientation.
• Good understanding of consumer trends and Indian retail.

Responsibilities

• Drive seasonal buying and merchandising for assigned categories.
• Analyse sales, sell-through, inventory and product performance.
• Drive option selection, quantity planning and OTB adherence.
• Track market, consumer and competitive trends.
• Work with Planning, Retail, VM, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure product availability and launches.
• Identify opportunities to improve category productivity and profitability.
• Work with global/internal stakeholders on product and assortment requirements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial orientation

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Job description

Drive seasonal buying and merchandising for the assigned categories, ensuring the right product, assortment and inventory to deliver sales, margin and sell-through targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support/own seasonal assortment planning and buying for assigned categories.
• Analyse sales, sell-through, inventory and product performance.
• Drive option selection, quantity planning and OTB adherence.
• Track market, consumer and competitive trends.
• Work with Planning, Retail, VM, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure product availability and launches.
• Identify opportunities to improve category productivity and profitability.
• Work with global/internal stakeholders on product and assortment requirements.

Ideal Profile

• 6-10 years of buying/merchandising experience.
• Fashion/apparel and accessories experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and commercial orientation.
• Good understanding of consumer trends and Indian retail.
• Experience with international/premium brands would be an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.