Buyer/Category Executive - Kids Fashion Brand (2-5 Yrs) Mumbai (Marketing/PR/Advertising)

Company Name- Human Potential Consultant Client Name - HOPSCOTCHWho We Are:Established in 2012, Hopscotch is India s leading kids fashion brand positioned at the sweet spot of aspiration and affordability. The brand features the latest trends in kids fashion on its online store and has served over 30 lac parents across 1,300 Indian cities. At Hopscotch, we take ownership, think like founders, and work as a united team. We value respect, empathy, and transparency, while driving innovation and customer-centricity in everything we do. What Will You Be Doing Hopscotch is the category creator offering Indian parents fashion for all occasions in a child s life. If you join the Hopscotch team, you will be partnering with top pedigree managers in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic member to join the Junior Buyer- Buying team. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the Kids wear market, customer behaviour and demand. You Will Be Responsible For: - Update and monitor stock movement, markdowns, promotions and clearances- Closely work with vendors and ensure timely resolve to any issues and maintain vendor detail management.
-Sample management and coordination with internal photoshoot studios.
-Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors.
-The position requires you to be analytical and take data-based decisions and ensure to work towards increasing volumes and margins and assess cost optimization opportunities.
-Competition Mapping: Have an in-depth knowledge of competition / Industry and brands.
-Ensure Hopscotch selection stays well ahead of competition, making Hopscotch the preferred platform.
-Find opportunities to suggest for future growth.
-Develop and implement industry best practices.
-Know the customer: Deeply understand customer behaviour and demand in Kids wear - Assortment completeness: Identify and onboard the best brands to achieve Hopscotch assortment - Vision. Build supply where gaps have been identified, with best in market brands- prices launches.
-Drive success rate, product conversion and top line via stronger assortment.
-Know the competition - Understand online and offline players. Ensure Hopscotch selection stays well ahead of competition, making Hopscotch the preferred platform for brands.
-Customer experience - Deep ties to ensure best replenishment and freshness in assortment from brands. Qualification :- Educational background - NIFT / MBA is preferred with min 2-3 years relevant experience.
-Proficient with MS Office.
-Knowledge of E-commerce retail in kids wear experience is an advantage.
-Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities.
-Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, data driven decision making.
-Ability to connect with people across teams & levels. Proven experience leading cross-functional projects.
-Excellent verbal and written communication (ref:updazz.com)

Payroll Type : Permanent