Baazar Style Retail Ltd.
Website:
stylebaazar.in
Job details:
ROLE
To lead the category strategy, sourcing, product development, assortment planning and commercial performance of the Non-Denim Lowers category, covering chinos, trousers, cargoes, joggers, shorts and other woven/knit bottoms. The role will drive profitable growth through trend-led product development, effective OTB management, vendor partnerships and strong understanding of fabrics, fits and consumer preferences.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute the seasonal category strategy across core, seasonal and fashion products.
- Build the assortment architecture across fits, fabrics, colours, price points and silhouettes to maximize sell-through and margins.
- Partner with Planning teams for OTB management, sales forecasting, inventory flow and markdown planning.
- Drive product development with strong understanding of cotton twill, poplin, linen, canvas, Tencel, stretch blends and other bottom-weight fabrics.
- Work with vendors and technical teams on fabric development, garment dyeing, washes, finishes, fit, grading and construction.
- Identify and develop new domestic and international vendor partnerships to strengthen the sourcing base.
- Lead negotiations on costing, MOQ, lead time, payment terms and commercial terms to achieve targeted margins.
- Monitor vendor performance on quality, cost, delivery and OTIF.
- Track global and domestic fashion trends, competitor activity, consumer preferences and market developments to identify new product opportunities.
- Translate sales data, customer feedback and regional requirements into commercially viable product ranges.
- Collaborate with Planning, Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams to ensure effective product presentation and category performance.
- Mentor and guide Assistant Buyers / Associate Buyers and build category expertise within the team.
- Monitor key category metrics including Margin %, Sell-Through %, COGS and Stock-to-Sales and take corrective actions where required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Buying, Textile Technology, Business Administration, Retail Management or a related field.
- 7–10 years of relevant buying experience in retail/apparel.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience specifically in Menswear Non-Denim Lowers, including chinos, trousers, cargoes, joggers or woven bottoms.
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, fit, washes, finishes and trims.
- Strong commercial understanding with proficiency in retail math, margin management, sell-through and inventory metrics.
- Proven expertise in vendor management, sourcing and commercial negotiations.
- Strong trend forecasting, analytical and decision-making skills.
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