About the role
About the RoleWe are seeking a Head Buyer & Merchandiser to lead our to own the full product lifecycle—from trend spotting to final product going liveThe ideal candidate blends strong fashion sensibility with analytical and commercial acumen, and has a sharp eye for both Indian and global trends.. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of fashion retail, category management, and customer-centric planning strategies to optimize product visibility, stock movement, and market positioning.
Key Responsibilities
Trend & Product Strategy
- Define the seasonal and long-term product roadmap in line with brand vision and market trends.
- Track and translate emerging global and Indian fashion trends into winning product lines.
- Lead and mentor the design and buying teams to create trend-relevant, high-margin collections.
- Oversee concept development, sampling, approvals, and product launches across jewellery and accessories.
- Build and manage vendor relationships, negotiate MOQs, costs, and delivery timelines.
- Own range planning, assortment optimisation, and lifecycle management for 3000+ SKUs.
- Use data to drive reorders, replenishments, and product retirement to maximise sell-through and profitability.
- Collaborate with marketing and revenue teams on pricing and margin strategy.
- Work with operations, supply chain, and marketplace teams to ensure on-time launches and inventory health.
- Provide insights to growth and creative teams for campaigns and drops.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience
- 6–12 years of experience in fashion buying, merchandising, or product leadership in accessories, lifestyle, or apparel.
- Proven ability to spot trends and build commercially successful collections.
- Strong analytical and inventory-planning skills for reorders and demand forecasting.
- Excellent vendor negotiation and sourcing network (domestic and international).
- Demonstrated success in leading design and buying teams.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-SKU e-commerce environment.
- Bonus: Familiarity with technology or AI-driven product planning tools.
Preferred Background
- Fashion / Apparel / Retail Industry
- NIFT or similar fashion/merchandising educational background is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Work at the intersection of fashion, customer insight, and data.
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact, high-visibility category with a growing brand.
- Fast-paced, collaborative culture with growth and ownership opportunities.
- High ownership, high execution.