Lead Associate - Buying & Merchandising

About The Company

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.

Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.

We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.

From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.

Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.

As a Lead Associate - Buying & Merchandising, you will play a critical role in overseeing the buying and merchandising activities within the organization. Your primary responsibility will be to drive sales and profitability through strategic procurement and effective merchandising practices. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure that the company's product offerings are aligned with market demands and customer preferences.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement buying strategies to optimize product assortment and pricing.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, and consumer behavior.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Monitor inventory levels and product performance to make data-driven decisions.
• Analyze sales data and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and finance, to drive cohesive business outcomes.
• Manage vendor relationships and participate in supplier evaluations and selection processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in buying and merchandising.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards in procurement practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members to foster professional growth and development.
  
  

With your experience range of 3-6 years, you will have the opportunity to leverage your knowledge and skills to contribute to the success of the buying and merchandising functions. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. If you are passionate about driving business growth through strategic buying and merchandising practices, this position offers a rewarding and challenging environment to showcase your expertise.

Required Skills

category management, seller management, KAM, data analysis, buying, planning, negotiation