We are looking for a dynamic Assistant Manager - Buyer (Kids) to play a key role in our buying and merchandising team. This role is responsible for driving profitable sales, managing inventory efficiently, and building strong vendor relationships to ensure our assortment aligns with customer needs.

Key Responsibilities :

- Market Insights : Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and customer preferences to identify what sells and why.

- Product Expertise : Maintain a keen eye for detail at the product level, ensuring the right fit, composition, and value proposition for every style launched.

- Range Planning : Introduce new product ideas based on sales data and market analysis to drive category growth.

- Sales & Inventory Management : Monitor sales performance, identify best-sellers, and bridge market gaps with effective product planning.

- Cost Negotiation : Collaborate with the sourcing team and independently negotiate pricing with vendors.

- Quality Assurance : Take ownership of quality scores, ratings, and customer feedback to enhance product quality and reduce returns.

- Financial & Data Analysis: Analyze sales, margins, discounts, and inventory to optimize performance.

- Option Planning : Have a basic understanding of OTB (Open-to-Buy) fulfillment and merchandise planning.

- Competition Mapping : Conduct post-season analysis and implement key learnings for future product cycles.

What We- re Looking For:

- Experience in retail buying and merchandise planning, preferably in the Kids category.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.

- Proven ability to identify emerging market opportunities.

- Experience in assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and inventory control.

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, retail planning, and merchandising systems.

- A customer-first mindset with a passion for curating compelling product assortments.

If you- re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we- d love to hear from you!