Buying & Sourcing Manager – Apparels

Role Description

A Buying & Sourcing Manager for Apparels category at DMart is responsible for selecting, sourcing, and managing the product selection within a specific category in an apparel retail environment. This includes identifying trends, negotiating with vendors, managing inventory, and driving sales and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Management:

  The role holder will be responsible for sourcing and onboarding new vendors, managing relationship with existing vendors and negotiating price and terms

• Product Selection and Sourcing:

  Identifying new products, trends, and potential vendors within the apparel’s category

• Buying and Ordering:

  Placing purchase orders, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of goods

• Inventory Management:

  Monitoring stock levels, optimizing inventory turnover, and minimizing slow-moving or obsolete items.

• Market Analysis:

  Conducting market research, competitor analysis, and staying updated on industry trends

• Sales and Profitability:

  Analyzing sales data, identifying opportunities for growth, and developing strategies to maximize sales and profit margins.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

  Working with other teams such as integration and replenishment, design, visual merchandising, quality, supply chain to ensure the successful execution of category strategies.

Skills and Qualifications

Education:

Experience: 7-15

Core Skills:

- Strong negotiation and communication skills.

- Excellent analytical and data analysis abilities (including proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP).

- Understanding of inventory management, supply chain processes, and vendor relationships. Involves travel to stores and vendor locations

Soft Skills:

- Strong interpersonal and team-handling skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

This role is crucial in ensuring that apparel department offers the right products at the right prices to meet customer demand and maximize profitability