Buying and Product manager

The chief Manager - Product & Buying at a Fashion Retail Brand in Gurgaon should have at least 8 years of experience in Buying and OTB Planning within the Fashion/Apparel/Retail industry. The ideal candidate should hold a Graduation/ Post Graduation degree in Fashion Management. As the Chief Manager, your primary responsibility will be to develop bottom-up Sales and Buy plans for Business Units (BU) and Departments, including Range planning with margin targets. You will be required to create a Net Margin action plan to achieve targeted Net Margins at BU and department levels, focusing on increased Gross Margins, cost savings, and COR management. Additionally, you will oversee the management of catalogue offerings across Retail, Marketplace, and Website platforms. Key deliverables of this role include collaborating with the General Manager B&M to incorporate market risks, opportunities, and fashion trends into BU financial plans. You will also work closely with designers, sourcing teams, and the UK Buying team to develop product briefs aligned with the BU Strategy. Structuring ranges for different store grades and types to provide customers with diverse choices while ensuring profitability per square foot will be a crucial aspect of your role. Furthermore, your responsibilities will involve phasing sales, stock, margin, and intake plans by week, considering market trends and new store openings. You will need to proactively trade to maximize profitability by balancing risks and opportunities. Building positive working relationships with various business functions like Trading, Supply Chain, and Retail teams is essential. Effective communication and planning with Merchandisers, Marketing, and Retail teams will be necessary to uphold the Brand promise and enhance customer experience. You will be expected to define clear job profiles, accountabilities, and objectives for each role in the structure while identifying opportunities to drive operational efficiency. Setting objectives for your team around sales, service, standards, people, and costs, supported by adequate resources, training, budgets, and management information, is crucial. Ensuring all third-party suppliers have clear contracts with service level agreements aligned with corporate social responsibility principles is also part of this role. Promoting the brand values and ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, regulation, and corporate governance strategies is a key aspect of this position. To apply for this role, please send your updated resume with current salary details and notice period to: Email: Satish: 88O2749743 Website: www.glansolutions.com Key Skills required for this role include Buying and Product Management, OTB Planning, Range Planning, Fashion Retail, and strong leadership qualities in managing a team effectively.,