Jan 2021 – Jul 2021 · 6 mos

Dec 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr · London

• Product selection from shop in shop brands, On the basis of previous sales, market trend & margins.
• Merchandise planning inclusive of replenishment planning, re-order planning.
• Provide brand-wise allocation of budget to each category for the season
• Provide in-season promotional plan for slow – moving stocks & EOSS markdown
• Analyzing the product movement by carrying out Sell Through, Identifying the slow sellers & plan of action for the same.
• Understand terms of trade with brands, review performance of brands (ROI) and advice on corrective action.
• Interface with Retail, Warehouse and Buying function for periodic performance review
• Stock movement: ensuring smooth and timely flow of merchandise from Brands to central or Regional warehouse and from warehouse to stores.
• Driving sales initiatives to achieve business goals & co-coordinating the secondary sales team to achieve the projected targets.
• Key category and product analysis to discern fast moving products & maintain optimum stock in the same.
• Sourcing suppliers and building lasting relationships with our suppliers.
• Selecting products & suppliers, which fit the brand identity and believe in our project.
• Developing and managing suppliers SLA and KPI’s to help with the strategic growth of the business.
• Maintaining business relationships with partners through regular meetings and conference calls to ensure aligned targets & goals. For example buying margin, promo contribution, imagery requirements etc.
• Attend regular trade shows in order to promote the brand, meet customers and suppliers as well as understand what products are being promoted and possible future trends.
• Analysing the major players in the market, understanding their product portfolio, promotion, strengths and the opportunities available.
• Forecasting sales and product mix identifying best sellers/core sellers to drive the business.
• Analysing market and fashion trends to build up our range.

Sep 2013 – Sep 2016 · 3 yrs

• Working as Assistant Buyer With Max Retails Division, having 5 Years of experience of in Buying and Planning
• Current Role & Responsibilities includes:
• Working closely with Design team to ensure Trends, Color palettes, silhouette are aligned with brand & department.
• Contributes to the decision making on product range and department strategies
• Assisting buyers when writing out and sending out orders to our suppliers, allocating what merchandise will be available in each store according to the budget within the given deadlines
• Ensuring Timely Deliveries to Warehouse
• Following up on orders, particularly delivery dates and order confirmations
• Reviewing the products performance and preparing analyses relating to these promotions
• Meeting Seasonally and yearly budgets (Top Line & Bottom line)
• Option planning for subcategories on the basis of contribution to the category sales, top line business, bottom line business.
• Allocating products to factory according to their efficiency & Time & Action plan.
• Proactively collaborates with cross-functional partners; planning, logistics, design, development, sourcing, brand and visual merchandising to gather key information that supports the stores maximize their business
• Process Purchase order and negotiating with vendors on costing & product delivery timeline.
• Maintain appropriate Forward cover & Current cover (i.e. maintains appropriate stock at floor).
• Interpreting Numeric data & sales projections, which include Sell through (on SKU & Color level), Budget Achievement, stock cover.

Jan 2012 – May 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

• To ensure that the correct stock is in the right place at the right time to maximise sales and profit
• To optimise the flow of stock through the business by means of store replenishment and reordering continuity from suppliers
• To provide administrative support to the Buying & Merchandising team including managing reports and analyzing sales and stock figures

Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr

• Monitoring and reviewing product replenishment levels in line with sales and store cover
• Supporting the Assistant Merchandiser in the management of continuity products, placing orders in line with stock and sales plans
• Reviewing best and worst sellers and making recommendations to maximize sales and minimize risk
• Working with the Retail team to meet RTV deadlines. Participating in floor walks with Retail and VM
• Supporting the Merchandising team in Sale, loading mark down prices, monitoring sell thru and making recommendations to maximize sales
• Supporting the Merchandising team in preparation for Promotional events
• Actioning price changes in line with margin plans
• Working cross functionally to improve sales performance and drive best practices
• Maintaining the product hierarchy, ensuring product data is accurate and consistent
• Providing end of seasons sale through analysis for the Buying team. Running daily and weekly trade reports for Buying and Merchandising