NIVEEN BALI
Kerala
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Fashion Buyer with two years of industry expertise. I bring a proven track record in trend analysis, vendor negotiations, and inventory management to drive sales and profitability. Passionate about curating fashion collections that resonate with customers and elevate brand positions. Adept at analyzing consumer behavior and market trends to make data-driven decisions. Seeking a dynamic role to lead a team and influence product assortments that deliver exceptional customer experiences and maintain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving fashion industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Key Accounts Manager
Lulu Group India
05.2024 - Current
- Analysed sales data to identify opportunities for margin improvement, providing actionable insights to drive business growth.
- Rationalized product categories to optimize assortment and enhance profitability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to share costing structures and vendor details, driving private label profitability and competitiveness.
- Identified and recommended new brand partnerships to expand product offerings and drive revenue growth.
Assistant Central Buyer
Lulu Group India
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: Retail & Procurement
- Collaborated with the Central Buyer to develop and execute merchandise strategies, optimizing product assortments to align with market trends and customer preferences
- Utilized sales analytics and market insights to make informed product selection and pricing decisions, resulting in revenue growth and improved profit margins
- Assisted in inventory management by forecasting demand, implementing replenishment strategies, and reducing excess inventory, enhancing cost-efficiency
- Streamlined procurement process for greater efficiency by creating managing, and reconciling purchase orders
- Conducted ongoing market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging fashion trends, ensuring that product assortments remained current and competitive
- Retail & Procurement
Assistant Buyer
Lulu International Shopping Mall, Edappally
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Retail & Procurement
- Analyzed pricing structures, assessed price elasticity, and recommended adjustments, optimizing pricing to enhance competitiveness and profitability
- Generated detailed reports on sales performance, inventory turnover rates, and product performance, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making
- Mentored and trained junior team members, fostering their growth and knowledge of industry best practices to elevate the department's capabilities
- Thrived in a dynamic environment, adapting quickly to market shifts, and proactively addressing supply chain disruptions to maintain product availability
- Led and contributed to special projects related to assortment planning, vendor selection, and process improvement, delivering projects on time and within budget
- Work as part of a team of buyers to meet and exceed sales targets, optimize turnover rate, and maximize full price-though
- Drive growth through the development of buying strategies with SKU count, breadth and depth, newness, and margin
- Traveled to trade shows, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities to source and purchase new styles and products tailored to customer preferences
- Managed logistics and supply chain considerations for procuring new styles, ensuring timely delivery to stores or distribution centers
- Generated comprehensive reports on various aspects of the business, including sales performance, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with the management team to develop and refine long-term procurement and inventory management strategies based on the collected data
- Retail & Procurement
Education
PG - MBA
Manipal University Jaipur
Jaipur04-2026
B.Sc. - Fashion and Apparel Designing
JD Institute of Fashion Technology
Bangalore01.2019
Higher secondary school - commerce
M.M international school
01.2016
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Data Analysis
- Procurement Planning
- Budget Management
- Market Research
- Trend Analysis
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malayalam
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Assistant Key Accounts Manager
Lulu Group India
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Central Buyer
Lulu Group India
06.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Buyer
Lulu International Shopping Mall, Edappally
12.2021 - 05.2023
Higher secondary school - commerce
M.M international school
PG - MBA
Manipal University Jaipur
B.Sc. - Fashion and Apparel Designing
JD Institute of Fashion Technology
Roles And Responsibilities
- Collaborated with the Central Buyer to develop and execute merchandise strategies, optimizing product assortments to align with market trends and customer preferences.
- Utilized sales analytics and market insights to make informed product selection and pricing decisions, resulting in revenue growth and improved profit margins.
- Assisted in inventory management by forecasting demand, implementing replenishment strategies, and reducing excess inventory, enhancing cost-efficiency.
- Streamlined procurement process for greater efficiency by creating, managing, and reconciling purchase orders.
- Conducted ongoing market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging fashion trends, ensuring that product assortments remained current and competitive.
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