Manager - Buying

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Job Description

Key Deliverables (Essential Functions & Responsibilities of the Job):

Formulate quarterly product plans in alignment with business goals.
Prepare and present range selections to secure sign-off with the Head.
Manage product bookings to support launch plans and respond to in-season variables.
Conduct in-depth analysis to inform and support buying decisions.
Monitor and respond to sales performance; adjust production plans in coordination with suppliers.
Set and review targets for sales, margins, stock levels, and availability.
Participate in operating plan reviews and identify key learnings.
Oversee catalogue planning, markdown strategies, and IRP completion.
Ensure timely alignment between production flows and business commitments.
Coordinate with suppliers to manage MSI capacity and production timelines.
Provide necessary information to support retail layout planning.
Contribute to the development of effective pricing strategies.
Stay updated on competitor product offerings and market trends.
Plan and optimize catalogue assortments, especially tailored to specific store clusters or geographies.
Support implementation of new systems, tools, and process improvements.

Key Requirement

Local product development to address local requirements, gaps in the offer and margin opportunity
Flow and phasing planning
Product bought to plan
Product delivered to critical path
Managing the catalogue plan
Plan to develop shorter lead time product in season
Develop value fashion for tier 2 markets
Work with VM and Marketing deliver and highlight the look.
Maximize product opportunity in peak selling e.g. gifting in
Menswear experience would be preferred.