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Associate Manager - Category Buying (Garments)

DMart

Full time
Experience
7+ years
Location
Thane
Work mode
Not stated
Salary
₹4.8L – ₹11L a year estimatetypical for PR, Advertising & Marketing Jobs in Maharashtra, 91 posts
Posted 10 days ago

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Role at a glance

You will
  • Vendor Management: The role holder will be responsible for sourcing and onboarding new vendors, managing relationship with existing vendors…
  • Market Analysis: Conducting market research, competitor analysis, and staying updated on industry trends Sales and Profitability: Analyzing…
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with other teams such as integration and replenishment, design, visual merchandising, quality…
Experience
7+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Must-have skills
Data AnalysisInventory ManagementMS ExcelSAP

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Job description

Job Title
Department
Garments
Education
A Bachelor's degree in fashion, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field is generally preferred.
Experience
7+ Years
Position Reporting to
Manager
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Vendor Management: The role holder will be responsible for sourcing and onboarding new vendors, managing relationship with existing vendors and negotiating price and terms Product Selection and Sourcing: Identifying new products, trends, and potential vendors within the apparel's category Buying and Ordering: Placing purchase orders, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of goods Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, optimizing inventory turnover, and minimizing slow-moving or obsolete items. Market Analysis: Conducting market research, competitor analysis, and staying updated on industry trends Sales and Profitability: Analyzing sales data, identifying opportunities for growth, and developing strategies to maximize sales and profit margins. Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with other teams such as integration and replenishment, design, visual merchandising, quality, supply chain to ensure the successful execution of category strategies.
Skills
Strong negotiation and communication skills. Excellent analytical and data analysis abilities (including proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP). Understanding of inventory management, supply chain processes, and vendor relationships. Involves travel to stores and vendor locations
Competencies
Simplicity & Process Optmisation
Speed of Execution
Shopper & Consumer Orientation
Leadership Development
Cost Sensitivity
Safety & Sustainability

Key skills

Required

Data AnalysisInventory ManagementMS ExcelSAP

Soft skills

CommunicationNegotiation

Job market insights

1,163active Data Analysis jobs in India
223active Inventory Management jobs in India
6active MS Excel jobs in Thane
₹4.8L – ₹11L advertised yearly salary for PR, Advertising & Marketing Jobs in Maharashtra (middle half of 91 posts that show a salary; median ₹6L)
2 more open jobs at DMart

Most Sales Jobs posts in Thane ask for 1–3 years of experience (64% of 14 that say).

Hiring most for Sales Jobs in Thane

  • IQVIA6 open jobs
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank4 open jobs
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Jobs asking for Data Analysis in India also ask for

  • SQL35%
  • Python31%
  • Power BI23%
  • MS Excel16%
  • Stakeholder Management16%

From live job posts on CoreHRx, updated 13 Nov 2026. Skill figures count posts that list their skills; salary figures only posts that show a salary.

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What is the salary for this Associate Manager - Category Buying (Garments) job?

The post does not state the pay. As an estimate, comparable posts on CoreHRx advertise ₹4.8L – ₹11L a year (typical for PR, Advertising & Marketing Jobs in Maharashtra, 91 posts).

How much experience does this job need?

The post asks for 7 Yrs experience.

Where is this job based?

In Thane.

What kind of job is this?

It is a full time job.

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