Supply Chain Management Associate/Buyer

The Associate Buyer supports procurement efforts for their respective categories focusing on assortment strategy, vendor management, and driving profitable product assortments. This role requires developing strategic thinking, market awareness, and the ability to achieve operational and financial goals. The Associate Buyer reports to the Buyer. Support the Buyer in developing and executing buying strategies to curate trend-driven product assortments that align with customer preferences and product / IP trends, while achieving optimal SKU count and balancing newness vs. Analyze sales, inventory, and market trends to identify key opportunities and influence assortment decisions.
Assist in building and executing balanced assortments that meet customer demand and reflect current trends.
Partner closely with planning to manage timelines, monitor delivery flow, and support quality control.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Planning, Allocation, Visual and Marketing to bring product to market successfully.
Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and whitespace opportunities.
Support the Buyer in identifying pricing strategies and managing KPI goals.
Perform research analysis of their respective category market to identify trends and opportunities, tailoring insights to enhance the core customer's experience and identify new growth opportunities and business strategies.
Generate detailed reports on product performance, both weekly and monthly.
Skillfully use and navigate internal systems like OA, SAP, and other related software applications.
Undertake any other related tasks or projects as they arise.
Advanced proficiency in MS office applications for analytical tasks and reporting. Familiarity with OA/SAP platforms is extremely beneficial.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently without compromising quality.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data insightfully.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for business needs, including domestic and international trips for clients visits, industry conferences, etc.
Bachelor's degree in business, preferably with a specialization in Supply Chain Management.
Additionally, a minimum of 3 years or more substantial work experience in a buying capacity.