Senior Buying House Merchandiser (2 year bond mandatory)

• About the Opportunity
• A fast-growing talent and career solutions partner in the retail and fashion commerce sector, we bridge top-tier brands with high-potential merchandising talent across India. Our clients rely on us to deploy strategic, market-savvy merchandisers who drive seasonality, margin, and inventory optimization—transforming buying house operations into agile, data-driven engines of growth.

Role & Responsibilities

Own category performance from concept to delivery: manage buy plans, vendor negotiations, costing, and timing for apparel/accessory segments.

Collaborate with design, sourcing, and logistics teams to ensure on-time, in-budget, quality-compliant production cycles.

Analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and sales data to recommend assortment, markdown, and replenishment strategies.

Maintain vendor scorecards and compliance audits—ensuring ethical sourcing, quality control, and payment timelines.

Prepare and present seasonal merchandise reviews, budget forecasts, and KPI dashboards to senior stakeholders.

Lead fit sessions, sample approvals, and production reviews to align product with brand vision and commercial targets.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems

Merchandise Planning

Vendor Negotiation

Inventory Management

Costing & Pricing

Seasonal Buy Planning

Supply Chain Coordination

Preferred

Knowledge of PLM Software

Experience with Fashion ERP (e.g., Oracle Retail, SAP FSN)

Understanding of ethical sourcing standards (SA8000, BSCI)

Benefits & Culture Highlights

Structured career progression with exposure to global retail clients.

Performance-linked bonuses and annual learning stipends.

2-year bond with clear exit clauses and growth benchmarks.