| Area | Tasks / Duties |
|---|---|
| Assortment & Product Selection | - Research fashion trends, fabrics, colors, designs; monitor what competitors are doing. - Attend market shows/trade fairs; evaluate sample products. - Decide on mix of styles, quantity per style, seasonal buys. |
| Vendor Management & Sourcing | - Identify, evaluate and select vendors/suppliers. - Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules. - Ensure quality standards are met; manage product sampling. |
| Forecasting & Inventory Planning | - Use sales data, forecasting tools to predict demand for each category. - Plan purchase quantities to avoid stockouts / overstock. - Monitor inventory turnover and slow-moving items; take actions (discounts, transfers, cancellations etc.). |
| Cost & Margin Management | - Work with cost sheets, landed cost calculations. - Monitor cost escalation, negotiate to keep margins acceptable. - Plan for markdowns, promotional pricing. |
| Coordination & Cross-functional Collaboration | - Work with design / trend / merchandising teams for product development or adapting products. - Coordinate with supply chain / logistics to ensure delivery timelines. - Liaise with stores / visual merchandising to plan displays, launch promotions. |
| Performance Monitoring | - Track sales vs plan, style‐wise performance. - Analyze which items sold well or poorly. - Prepare reports & business reviews; suggest corrective actions. |
| Compliance & Quality | - Ensure products comply with internal quality, safety, labeling standards. - Ensure that ethical / supply chain / vendor compliance norms are met. |
Paid annual leave, casual leave, and sick leave.
Maternity / paternity leave as per Reliance Retail HR policy.
5–6 day work week depending on function (corporate vs. store-linked).
Flexible working options (for senior roles or corporate buyers—hybrid setup in some cases).
Internal training programs on retail analytics, vendor management, trend forecasting, and negotiation.
Career advancement opportunities — potential to move from Buyer → Senior Buyer → Category Manager → Head of Buying / Merchandising.
Exposure to national & international trade fairs, supplier networks, and product launches.
Cross-functional learning — close collaboration with design, merchandising, planning, and sourcing teams.
Medical insurance for employee and dependents.
Annual health check-ups (corporate level).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling and mental well-being support (available in Reliance Retail).
Access to Reliance Retail ecosystem (discounts, employee-only offers).
Networking with top vendors, designers, and fashion houses.
Stable job environment — part of India’s largest retail group (Reliance Retail Ltd).
Recognition programs – “Best Buyer of the Season”, “Star Performer Awards” etc.
Company Overview Company Name: Reliance Trends Parent Company: Reliance Retail (subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited) Founded: 2007 Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Number of Stores: Over 2,300 across India (as o... Read More