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Company Description Style PLUS is a trusted fashion and lifestyle shopping destination in Thiruvananthapuram, serving families and professionals since 1998. Located on Keston Road, the store offers 50,000 sq. ft. of premium retail space across eight floors, featuring fashion, beauty, footwear, stationery, toys, bags, watches, gifts, edibles, and lifestyle essentials under one roof. Style PLUS partners with leading national and international brands and is known for introducing premium labels and specialty store concepts to Trivandrum and Kerala. The company focuses on providing a high-quality, convenient, and comfortable shopping experience with dedicated sections for diverse customer needs. Style PLUS is expanding further, with plans to add popular food and beverage outlets and a kids play area, reinforcing its position as a complete lifestyle destination. Role Description The Purchasing Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Thiruvananthapuram Taluk, supporting the purchasing and procurement activities of Style PLUS. This role involves assisting in the preparation and tracking of purchase orders, maintaining accurate records of inventory and supplier transactions, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods. The Purchasing Assistant will monitor stock levels, identify replenishment needs, and work closely with store and department teams to align purchasing decisions with merchandising and sales plans. Day-to-day responsibilities include updating purchasing systems, resolving order discrepancies, communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and supporting cost-effective sourcing while maintaining brand and quality standards. The role also involves basic data analysis and reporting to help optimise purchasing processes and support the expansion of product ranges. Qualifications Strong understanding of purchasing processes and experience with purchasing and procurement activities. Ability to prepare, manage, and track purchase orders accurately and efficiently. Effective communication skills for collaborating with suppliers, internal teams, and management. Attention to detail and basic data analysis skills for reviewing pricing, stock levels, and purchase histories. Experience in retail, fashion, or lifestyle products purchasing is an advantage. Proficiency with spreadsheets and purchasing or inventory management software. Organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple orders and deadlines. Diploma or bachelors degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. Proficiency in MS Excel and other MIS tools is mandatory for this position. .
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