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Assistant Manager Buying- Footwear & Accessories

Posted 22 Days Ago
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In-Office
Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
Mid level
In-Office
Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
Mid level
The Assistant Manager Buying is responsible for driving growth in footwear and accessories, managing inventory, selecting product ranges, achieving sales targets, and understanding market trends through analysis and consumer feedback.
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YOUR MISSION

Position Summary:

  • To drive growth for MBO/, SIS & Wholesale in the Footwear Category 

  • Buy plan as per the channel requirement and assigned budget

  • Gather Customer requirements and feedback to inculcate into the buys and range assortment

  • Tracking on-time launch, sell-thru & ROS

Report to: Manager Buying ( Department Stores, SIS & Distribution )

Key Objectives:

1. Select the right Product Range

  • Choose footwear styles, colours, sizes, and categories that match customer demand and fashion trend

  • Maintain a balanced assortment across price and target consumers.

2. Achieve Sales and Profit Targets

  • Buy Product that generate strong sell – through and healthy margins

  • Optimize pricing and markdown strategies to improve profitably

3. Understand Market and Consumer Trends

  • Track fashion trends, seasonal demand, competitor activates

4. Manage Inventory Efficiently

  • Article level track on over & out of stock for top sellers and slow movers  

  • Maintain healthy inventory turnover and replenishment cycles

5. Optimize Assortment Planning

  • Assortment plan at region, customer and store level

  • Use data and trend driven buying decisions 

Key performance indicators:

  • Buy placement as per the Assortment

  • Market Research

  • Customer Feedback

Organizational relationships:

  • Internal: Product, Sales, Planning & Trading

  • External: Partners (LFR, SIS & Wholesale)

YOUR TALENT

Eligibility criteria and functional  competencies required:

  • 5 - 6 years experience in footwear & accessories buying

  • NIFT/ FDDI or any reputed fashion school

  • Analytical and numerical skills

  • Range and Assortment Panning

  • Good oral and written communication

  • Presentation skills

  • Negotiation skills

  • Multitasking

  • People Management

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,

gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal

opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000

employees worldwide.

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