Main Goal Make sure CIY has the right products, at the right price, in the right quantity, at the right time. Stop fast-selling products from going out of stock, and stop money from getting stuck in products that do not sell. About CIY CIY is building a premium art and craft retail brand based in Aundh, Pune. We sell products for knitting, crochet, sewing, beads, jewellery making, art, hobby, gifting, and creative DIY - both in-store and online via Shopify. We need a practical, hungry, numbers-focused person who can help us buy the right products, find better suppliers, keep fast-selling items in stock, and reduce slow-moving stock. This is a hands-on role. You will not sit at a desk all day. You will work with suppliers, visit markets, walk the store, study sales, and help build CIY's own-brand products. What You Will Own 1. Product Selection & Category Building ● Recommend which products and brands CIY should keep, add, or remove based on sales data, customer demand, store feedback, and seasonal trends. ● Find new products in craft, art, hobby, stationery, gifting, sewing, beads, yarn, and related categories. ● Help build better product ranges for store shelves and online. 2. Own-Brand Product Development (Strategic Priority) ● Help CIY source products to be sold under the CIY own brand - this is a key growth lever for the business. ● Drive sample follow-up, costing, packaging coordination, and supplier comparison. ● Identify products with strong demand and healthy margin potential. ● Work under founder guidance for final product decisions, but bring strong sourcing options to the table. 3. Buying & Reordering ● Check sales and stock every week. Prepare reorder plans for fast-selling products. ● Keep top-selling products in stock above 95% of the time. ● Avoid overbuying products that may not sell. ● Follow up with suppliers until products are received and ready to sell. 4. Supplier & Factory Sourcing ● Find new suppliers, wholesalers, and direct factories. ● Compare prices, quality, delivery time, and payment terms. ● Negotiate better buying prices and terms. ● Build backup supplier options for important products. ● Visit local markets and suppliers regularly. Expect 1-2 days per week of field work in Pune; occasional travel to Mumbai or Delhi for trade shows. 5. Pricing & Profit ● Check buying price, transport cost, packaging cost, and selling price before purchase. ● Help set prices that are competitive but still profitable. ● Suggest bundles, offers, and discount ideas to clear slow stock. ● Avoid buying decisions that block cash or reduce profit. 6. Slow Stock Control ● Track products that are not selling.
Suggest action: bundle, discount, better display, online push, return to supplier, or stop reordering.
Pay: ₹10,850.53 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in purchase for art and craft or retail store?
- How many years of experience in purchasing and category selection
- What is your current monthly salary
- Are you ok with 20 to 25k per month.
- Our office is in aundh pune. Are you ok to work in that location
Work Location: In person
