Senior Buyer

Overview

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer specialized in menswear, preferably ethnic and occasion wear, to join their team in Haryana, India. The role involves defining product strategy, leading assortment planning, and managing the entire merchandise lifecycle with a focus on meeting consumer needs and maximizing commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop product architecture and merchandise grids while translating consumer insights into distinct product offerings.
• Lead seasonal assortment planning, SKU mix decisions, and store allocation to enhance sell-through rates.
• Manage cost structures, pricing strategies, and optimize margins including GMROI and inventory turnover.
• Coordinate the merchandise calendar and manage the go-to-market execution ensuring timely product availability.
• Handle in-season management activities, such as replenishment, liquidation, and stock optimization to improve inventory productivity.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Sourcing, Retail, and Planning teams to ensure smooth execution of merchandising plans.
• Lead and develop teams, fostering high performance and strong commercial results.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate from NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology).
• Between 8 to 13 years of professional experience in buying, merchandising, or product roles.
• Proven track record in menswear buying, with preference for ethnic and occasion wear categories.
• Strong skills in assortment planning, product strategy formulation, and inventory management.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven commercial decisions.
• Comprehensive experience in managing end-to-end merchandise lifecycle and go-to-market execution.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder management and cross-functional team collaboration.