Fashion Buyer

About OZi

We're building the most trusted quick commerce platform for parents delivering everything they need for their kids in minutes. Backed by Blume Ventures and currently in our 0- 1 phase, we're assembling a mission-driven team to build something truly category-defining.

Role Summary

We are looking for a candidate who will own the planning, analytics, and strategic roadmap for key categories. This role is highly data-driven and requires someone who can translate insights into actionable business strategies dominantly for Fashion Category.

Role Summary
As a Fashion Buyer at OZi, you will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and managing fashion brands and product assortments that resonate with our target audience. The role requires a strong understanding of fashion trends, consumer behavior, market dynamics, and business performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including category, merchandising, marketing, operations, and leadership to drive assortment strategy, improve category performance, and scale brand partnerships.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong fashion sensibility with commercial acumen and thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard fashion brands, vendors, and suppliers aligned with OZi’s category vision
• Manage category assortment planning across apparel, footwear, accessories, or lifestyle categories
• Analyze market trends, customer preferences, pricing, and competitor activities to make informed buying decisions
• Coordinate with brands and suppliers for product selection, negotiations, pricing, and inventory planning
• Work closely with marketing, catalogue, and operations teams to ensure smooth product launches and category performance
• Monitor sales performance, inventory movement, and product demand to optimize buying strategies
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure timely procurement and product availability
• Participate in seasonal buying, trend forecasting, and assortment planning discussions
• Support growth initiatives by identifying new fashion trends and emerging brands

Requirements

• Experience in fashion buying, category management, merchandising, or brand partnerships.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, consumer preferences, and retail dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with sales and performance data.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and reporting tools is preferred.
• Prior experience in e-commerce, fashion marketplace, or D2C brands will be an advantage