Westbury Sportswear - Planner & Merchandiser - Sports Apparel & Footwear

Buying & Assortment Planning :
- Develop seasonal buying plans for apparel and footwear categories aligned to brand strategy.
- OTB Planning and Execution for the Season & Placement of Orders with Brand
- Curate product assortments balancing performance, lifestyle, and trend-driven styles.
- Review upcoming brand collections and secure key styles for the market.
Vendor & Brand Management :
- Maintain and grow relationships with global brand partners.
- Negotiate order quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.
- Participate in seasonal line reviews, brand meetings, and product presentations.

Inventory & Demand Planning :
- Monitor stock levels to minimise overstock and stockouts.
- Track sell-through rates and manage replenishment orders proactively.
- Pricing for BAU & EOSS
- Ensure key products and sizes are available during peak selling periods.
Sales & Performance Analysis

- Analyse sales data by SKU, division, and channel to guide buying decisions.
- Active Tracking of Best Sellers, Product Franchisee and Promotional Events.
- Adjust assortments and promotions based on ongoing performance insights.
Merchandising & Product Launches :

- Coordinate with marketing, channel, and brand teams to support product launches.
- Ensure correct pricing, placement, and merchandising across e-commerce platforms.
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
- Liaise with supply chain and logistics to ensure on-time product delivery.
- Align purchasing plans with finance and planning teams within approved budgets.
- Gather customer and market insights from channel and e-commerce partners.
Qualifications & Experience :
- Degree in Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field.
- 4-7 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or retail planning (apparel or footwear preferred).
- Prior exposure to global sports or lifestyle brands is a strong advantage.

- Proficiency in Excel or merchandising planning tools; strong analytical mindset.
Key Skills :
- Merchandise planning & assortment strategy Sales & margin analysis
- Inventory & demand management Negotiation & communication
- Vendor & brand relationship management Trend & market analysis
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

KPI Measurement Focus :

- Sales Growth By category - Apparel & Footwear
- GTM (Go to Market Process) OTB Planning, Sales & Stock Plan & Placement of Orders
- Sell-Through Rate Seasonal collections
- Gross Margin Event/Promotion Planning & Pricing by category & channel
- Inventory Turnover Stock availability rate
- Markdown % Below target threshold
- On-Time Availability New launch readiness, PO Execution as per buy plan