Buying manager- Apparel retail brand

Positon: Buying Manager - Apparel Retail Brand

Experience: 5-10 year in apparel retail brand

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Gurgaon

Industry: Fashion/ Retail

The Manager – Buying will be responsible for planning, selecting, and managing product ranges that align with the business objectives. The role requires a strong commercial acumen and an eye for market trends to deliver a compelling product offering that drives sales, maximizes profitability, and meets customer expectations

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:

· Ownership of department operating plan.

· Selection and curation of products from the global catalogue, ensuring alignment with trends, volume drivers, and key focus areas.

· Develop local product lines to address market gaps and margin opportunities.

· Strategize product flow and phasing to align with commercial calendar.

· Ensure product delivery adheres to the buying plan and critical path.

· Manage catalogue planning and execution.

· Develop faster-turnaround products for in-season responsiveness.

· Create value fashion lines suited for Tier 2 markets.

· Collaborate with VM and Marketing to showcase seasonal looks and trends effectively.

· Drive product visibility and performance during peak trading periods, such as gifting seasons.

Mail updated resume with current salary:

Email: jobs@ glansolutions.com

Satish: 88O2749743

Website: www.glansolutions.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹690,393.94 - ₹1,947,452.41 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gurgaon, Haryana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in apparel retail brand ? name of brand ?
• current salary ?
• expected salary ?
• notice period ?
• current location ?
• Would you be comfortable with job location (Gurgaon) ?

Experience:

• buying: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person