Fusion Wear Buyer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Aesthetics:
Design Oversight: Lead the designers in creating Indofusion collections that blend tradition with contemporary trends.
Ethnic and IndoFusion Elements: Infuse ethnic motifs fabrics and silhouettes with modern aesthetics to create unique and appealing designs.
Approval Process: Review and approve all design concepts ensuring alignment with brand vision and market preferences.
Sampling: Coordinate sampling and act as a link between design/ fitting to sales.

2. Product Assortment and Planning:
Option Planning: Develop a strategic plan for the assortment considering factors like seasonality trends and customer preferences.
SubCategory Mix: Decide on the mix of subcategories (e.g. kurtas kurta sets dresses) based on market demand and profitability. Evaluate existing subcategories and propose additions or deletions as needed.

3. Pricing Strategy:
Pricing Decisions: Determine competitive pricing for products while maintaining quality standards.
Profit Margins: Balance pricing to achieve optimal profit margins without compromising customer value.

4. Fabric and Production Understanding:
Fabric Selection: Collaborate with sourcing and production teams to choose suitable fabrics for the options in Indian wear.
Quality Control: Ensure that fabric quality meets industry standards and customer expectations.

5. Business Acumen:
Apparel Industry Knowledge: Stay informed about industry trends competitor offerings and consumer behavior.
Buying and Planning: Have a strong understanding of the buying process inventory management and demand forecasting.
Market Insights: Use market insights to drive product decisions and identify growth opportunities.

6. Collaboration and Reporting:
Supplier Relationships: Build strong supplier relations and having a creative focus on product development to strike the right balance between quality price and timing.
CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with design production marketing and sales teams to align strategies.
Effective Reporting: Track design development progress market trends and sales performance. Provide actionable insights for future improvements.

Qualifications and Skills:
Education: Bachelors or masters degree in Fashion Design from reputed colleges (NIFT).
Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in product design and buying. Proven ability to lead and inspire a design team.
Creativity: Strong aesthetic sense and ability to blend tradition with innovation.
Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis (specially excel) trend forecasting and market research.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills