ASSISTANT MANAGER - Buying (Garments)
Date: 23 Oct 2026
Location: Thane, Thane, Maharashtra
Company: avenuesupe
| Job Description: Buying & Sourcing – Apparels |
| Job Location : Thane |
| Role Description: |
| A Buying & Sourcing for the Apparels category at DMart is responsible for selecting, sourcing, and managing the product selection within a specific category in an apparel retail environment. This includes identifying trends, negotiating with vendors, managing inventory, and driving sales and profitability. |
| Key Responsibilities: |
| Vendor Management: The role holder will be responsible for sourcing and onboarding new vendors, managing relationship with existing vendors and negotiating price and terms |
| Product Selection and Sourcing: Identifying new products, trends, and potential vendors within the apparel’s category |
| Buying and Ordering: Placing purchase orders, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of goods |
| Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, optimizing inventory turnover, and minimizing slow-moving or obsolete items. |
| Market Analysis: Conducting market research, competitor analysis, and staying updated on industry trends |
| Sales and Profitability: Analyzing sales data, identifying opportunities for growth, and developing strategies to maximize sales and profit margins. |
| Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with other teams such as integration and replenishment, design, visual merchandising, quality, supply chain to ensure the successful execution of category strategies. |
| Skills and Qualifications : |
| Education: A Bachelor's degree in fashion, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field is generally preferred. |
| Experience: 3-7 years of proven experience in retail or wholesale buying, particularly within the apparel sector i.e Men, Women, Kids, accessories, ethnic category are preferred |
| Core Skills: |
| - Strong negotiation and communication skills. |
| -Excellent analytical and data analysis abilities (including proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP). |
| -Understanding of inventory management, supply chain processes, and vendor relationships. Involves travel to stores and vendor locations |
| Soft Skills: |
| - Strong interpersonal and team-handling skills. |
| - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. |
| This role is crucial in ensuring that apparel department offers the right products at the right prices to meet customer demand and maximize profitability |