Principal Associate - Buying

Role - Senior Manager - BuyingExperience - 6 - 9 YearsCategory - Footwear You will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the buying operations within the organisation. Your responsibilities will encompass strategic decision-making, supplier relations, inventory management, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Own complete P&L of Market Place business for the footwear category/sub-category, driving GMV, revenue growth, margins, and profitability.
• Build and execute seasonal business plans aligned with company growth targets.
• Build a seasonal assortment for the brands & track the progress.
• Drive joint business planning (JBP) with key partners.
• Vendor management & relationship building.
• Collaborate with the design team on design creations.
• Inventory planning and demand forecasting
• Translate consumer insights into actionable category moves.Analytical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, forecasting models, data analysis) for business insights.
• Developed dashboards to track key metrics and enable faster decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving using data.
• Identify demand gaps, improve conversion and discoverability, & Optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions.