Category Buyer

Citistores Inc.

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Exp: 2-4 Years

Full time

Philippines

Job Description

The Fashion Buyer's role generally covers the following merchandising processes, but is not limited to:

Looking for, processing for accreditation and building reliable and capable supplier/ vendor network,

Curating and sourcing the right selection of merchandise, that is right for our target market
Preparing of Outright Supplier Contracts, Purchase Orders
Negotiating and buying fashion merchandise at the right price, best terms, conditions and service level agreements, such as delivery at the right time

Planning for, and managing arrivals of in-trend and in-demand merchandise,

Monitoring inventory, analyzing inventory turns, scheduling proper and timely replenishment of merchandise to avoid stock-outs, and planning for push-outs to avoid aged merchandise
Analyzing sales, sell-through and general movement of merchandise at the store-level
Providing guidance to stores on proper display and visual merchandising

Monitoring of correct pricing, completeness and correctness of merchandise tags, and maintaining healthy gross margins

Planning for promotion, seasonal sale events, brand sales, and the like etc.

Job Qualifications:
Graduate of any 4 year(s) Business Course, Marketing, Accountancy, Computer Studies, Advertising/Media, Engineering, Fashion/Textile Design, or equivalent.
With at least 2 years solid background on fashion forecasting, sourcing, negotiation, buying, coordination with suppliers, conducting field buying (local and foreign buying trips)

Experienced in Buying any on these Ladies & Men's Apparel, Children's ware, Hardware, Homeware, Appliances

Familiar with department store merchandise categories
Should have competent understanding of merchandising fundamentals
Detail oriented, analytical thinking,self - driven, and creative.