Lead Associate - Buying & Merchandising

About the Role

This position is for a Lead Associate in Buying & Merchandising at Myntra, where the focus is on improving product assortment, pricing decisions, and merchandising outcomes to support sales growth and profitability. The role involves working closely with multiple internal teams and external partners to ensure the business stays aligned with customer preferences and market demand.

About the Company

Myntra is a fashion and lifestyle platform in India that combines technology with creativity. The company is known for building new ideas in fashion e-commerce and for encouraging a bold, agile, and collaborative work culture. It aims to expand self-expression and fashion choices while continuously evolving and taking new bets in the market.

Founded in 2007 as a customization company, Myntra has grown into a technology-led fashion pioneer. The workplace is described as challenging yet engaging, with a merit-based environment that values equal opportunity, curiosity, and team empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute buying plans that improve assortment quality, pricing, and overall business performance.
• Study market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to support informed decisions.
• Handle supplier negotiations and work toward commercially favorable contract terms.
• Track inventory positions and product performance to guide data-backed actions.
• Review sales trends and merchandising metrics to assess strategy effectiveness.
• Work with teams across marketing, sales, and finance to ensure aligned execution.
• Maintain vendor partnerships and contribute to supplier assessment and selection.
• Keep up with industry developments, new technologies, and current best practices in merchandising and buying.
• Ensure procurement activities follow regulatory expectations and ethical standards.
• Support and guide junior team members to encourage learning and growth.

Experience & Fit

The role is suited to professionals with 3 to 6 years of experience who can apply strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication in a fast-moving business environment. A person who enjoys using data and commercial judgement to drive growth will fit well in this position.

Skills

category management, seller management, KAM, data analysis, buying, planning, negotiation

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.