Buying & Planning

Job Purpose:

The role of Resource - Buying & Planning will work in the Apparel functions buying & planning vertical to drive processes and efficiency of Buying, Planning and Merchandising activity and ensure optimum maintenance of inventory at Warehouse.

Position Overview:

• Location: Gurugram
• Position Title: Assistant Manager
• Reports to: Team Manager - Apparel Buying & Planning
• Function: Apparel

What youll do:

• Buying Apparel, accessories and Riding gear
• Deriving OTB for the year from the SBP and aligning with FPNA
• Range planning and ensuring merchandise availability of required merchandise to all the channels
• Frequently ascertain the sell throughs and push the channels for improving the sell throughs
• Planning EOSS and channel specific discounts in conjunction with Brand P&L
• Base stock working and allocation of merchandise to respective channels
• Inventory management at Warehouse and maintain the Week cover, Stock turns
• Collaboration with channel partners for smooth execution of plans to achieve required sales
• Communication with Marketing for season launches and new product introduction for effective dissemination of communication props to all the channels
• Regular communication with Design team on change in sales trend performance of existing seasons for improvement in the product performance
• Scheme implementation for non moving or overstocked merchandise
• Analyze and liquidate the aging stock
• Interaction with Sourcing on the delivery and OTIF of the merchandise
• On time order release adhering to the season calendar
• Setting standard systems for Buying, planning and inventory management
• Category-wise sales forecast and frequent alignment with respective channels to achieve the committed sales numbers

What youll bring:

Experience:

• Category & Buying Expertise: 5+ years of buying experience in apparel, accessories, or technical gear, managing seasonal buy plans and OTIF performance.
• Financial & OTB Planning: Proven success deriving annual OTB, controlling brand P&L, and driving category sales forecasts.
• Inventory & Stock Health: Strong track record in managing stock turns, stock cover, range planning, base stock allocation, and aging stock liquidation (EOSS).
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to align with Design (product performance), Sourcing (deliveries), and Marketing (launch campaigns) across multi-channel networks.
• Process & Analytics: Skilled in tracking channel sell-throughs and building standard operational systems for buying, planning, and inventory control.

Qualification: Bachelors degree - Business, Marketing, Management

Why work with us

We are a global leader in middleweight motorcycles (250-750cc), operating in 80 countries. Royal Enfields unique approach to forging our path has led to consistent growth and profitability. Emphasizing our values and brand essence, we strive to transform into a premium experiential brand. By embracing diversity and new ideas from various industries and regions, we are expanding our team for a broader perspective on global markets.

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Apply via our website today. Join our trailblazing team and be a part of our legacy! So why wait Join us and experience the freedom of embracing the road, riding with pure motorcycling passion.