Job Description
FASHION BUYER - BUYING & MERCHANDISING
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify customer preferences and emerging fashion trends.
- Manage the product development cycle from supplier sourcing and product selection to sampling, costing, approvals, and delivery.
- Plan and execute product buying and range assortments based on market demand and business requirements.
- Source products and suppliers, negotiate pricing, and ensure competitive margins.
- Monitor sales performance, stock levels, and sell-through to optimize future buying decisions.
- Analyze competitor activities and identify new product opportunities and gaps within the range.
- Manage multiple buying and product development timelines while ensuring timely execution of seasonal ranges.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Manufacturing, Textile & Clothing, Retail Management, or a related field.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in fashion buying and garment merchandising, preferably in a retail, brand-driven environment or Garment manufacturing.
- In-depth knowledge of garment development, fabric types, trims, printing techniques, and finishing methods.
- Experience in product costing, factory sourcing, and production management.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze sales data, optimize assortments, and drive profitability.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables.
- Proficient in ERP systems, PLM tools, Microsoft Excel, and preferably SAP.
- Experience in handling kids wear / kids' category will be a strong added advantage.
Please forward your CV with the details of two non-related referees to careers@nolimit.lk within 7 days of this advertisement marking the post applied for on the subject line.