Job Description

Office Location:

Karnataka, Bengaluru

Experience Required: 2-4 Years

Max Notice Period: 30 Days

Outstation Candidates Allowed

Role & Responsibilities:

Hopscotch is the category creator offering Indian parents fashion for all occasions in a child's life. If you join the Hopscotch team, you will be partnering with top pedigree managers in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic member to join the Junior Buyer- Buying team. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the Kids wear market, customer behaviour and demand.

Update and monitor stock movement, markdowns, promotions and clearances. Closely work with vendors and ensure timely resolve to any issues and maintain vendor detail management. Sample management and coordination with internal photoshoot studios. Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors. The position requires you to be analytical and take data-based decisions and ensure to work towards increasing volumes and margins and assess cost optimization opportunities. Competition Mapping: Have an in-depth knowledge of competition / Industry and brands. Ensure Hopscotch selection stays well ahead of competition, make Hopscotch the preferred platform. Find opportunities to suggest for future growth. Develop and implement industry best practices. Know the customer: Deeply understand customer behaviour and demand in Kids wear. Assortment completeness: Identify and onboard the best brands to achieve Hopscotch Assortment Vision. Build supply where gaps have been identified, with best in market brands- prices launches. Drive success rate, product conversion and top line via stronger assortment. Know the competition: Understand online and offline players. Ensure Hopscotch selection stays well ahead of competition, make Hopscotch the preferred platform for brands. Customer experience: Deep ties to ensure best replenishment and freshness in assortment from brands.
*Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Ideal Candidate

Educational background - NIFT / MBA is preferred with min 2-3 years' relevant experience. Proficient with MS Office. Knowledge of E-commerce retail in kids wear experience is an advantage. Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities. Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, data driven decision making. Ability to connect with people across teams & levels. Proven experience leading cross-functional projects. Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be willing to learn. Innovative, team oriented, and have a desire to participate in change and appreciate a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Perks, Benefits and Work Culture

Work with cutting-edge technologies on high-impact systems. Be part of a collaborative and technically driven team. Enjoy flexible work options and a culture that values learning. Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?500,000.00 - ?650,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Strong Buyer or Category Manager profiles Mandatory (Experience 1) - Must have 2+ years of relevant experience in buying, merchandising, or category management, preferably in kidswear, fashion, or lifestyle categories. Mandatory (Experience 2) - Must have hands-on experience in vendor coordination, PO Raise, GRN Handling and ensuring timely issue resolution. Mandatory ( Experience 3)- Must have awareness of customer behavior, competitor offerings, and industry trends in kidswear Mandatory (Company) - Retail, e-commerce, Kidswear Preferred (Experience 1) -Proficient with MS Excel / MS Office and basic data handling tools. Preferred (Education): Candidates with a degree from NIFT or an MBA How many years of experience you have in kids wear category ?
Work Location: In person