Manager - Buying

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

• Develop Product Assortment plan aligned with Customer Insights & Department Strategy.
• Ensure Optimal Width and depth of Product Range across Categories, sizes, Price Points etc.
• Product selection from Marks and Spencer global catalogue that captures trend, volume and key drivers.
• Local product development to address local requirements & gaps in the offer.
• Deliver Sales, Intake Margin, Stock Cover and Availability Targets.
• Balance and maintain Core and Fashion offering.
• Manage lifecycle of Products including in-season actions: Timely Launch, Store Allocation Plan, Sell Thru, Markdown and Phase out.
• Work with Historical data, Trends and season learnings to be able to generate analysis that supports Buying decisions.
• Identify assortment Gaps and New opportunities. Track Consumer Trend, Market Shifts and Pricing Changes.
• Work closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Planning, Visual Merchandising and all Trading Channels.
• Support Store/ Digital and L&D team with Product Knowledge and Launch Plan.
• Prepare and analyse Reports for Business Reviews and provide actionable Insights.
• Implementing and utilizing new systems and process

• Must have hands-on experience in Apparel Buying
• Assortment Planning & Range Building
• Trend Analysis & Market Insights
• Stock, Sell-Thru & Margin Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting (Advanced Excel)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
• Commercial Acumen & Decision Making