The Souled Store
Location
Mumbai | India
Job description
About Us
: The Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand started in 2013. We are one of India’s largest online merchandising platforms with licenses like Disney, Warner Bros., WWE, IPL, Viacom18 to name a few. Apart from selling products with themed designs such as superheroes, movies, TV shows, and cartoons, the brand also is at the forefront of the latest youth style and fashion trends. In addition to core men and women wear apparel categories, we are also in the process of expanding to new categories and introducing new product lines in the existing categories like activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care products like perfumes and very recently launched footwear and kidswear. Although we are primarily an online brand, we’ve expanded in the offline retail space as well and have six offline stores in Mumbai, one in Pune, one in Bangalore, one in Delhi, with plans for expansion pan India. The Souled Store was born out of the idea of loving what you do, from the soul. We believe that people do their best work when they love what they do. There are too many Monday mornings and you can’t go dreading every single one of them. Over the years, we have built a strong team of like-minded people that work smart, own their work, and think like leaders. If you identify with what we do and are interested in being a part of an aggressively growing brand, we would love to have you on board. Position Summary : A Buyer [Footwear] at The Souled Store is responsible for managing and executing the purchasing activities related to the footwear category. This position plays a crucial role in sourcing, selecting, and procuring footwear products that align with the company's brand, target market, and overall business strategy. Roles & Responsibilities : Merchandise Buying Outline as per brand strategy and target consumer. Selection of Design and Actual Buy Process Ensure that the merchandise is commercially viable and meets the business objectives of revenues & profit. Ensure product/ pricing and promotional architecture is positioned appropriately within the portfolio and versus key competitors. Create a robust review process for Buying, Sourcing & Design Analyze competitors and market trends, develop consumer insights and implement them. Working closely with vendors to create ranges/ new developments, price/ margin negotiations, build vendor relationships to support new and ongoing sourcing, new vendor identification. Maintain optimum stock cover by having a correct mix of new and aging stock. Required Skills : Strong knowledge of footwear market trends, brands, and consumer preferences Excellent negotiation, analytical, and financial acumen Proficient in data analysis and inventory management systems Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks Education & Experience : 4-5 Years of experience as a Buyer [Footwear] Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field is a plus.Job tags
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