Manager - Buying

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

• Local product development to address localrequirements, gaps in the offer and margin opportunity
• Flow and phasing planning
• Product bought to plan
• Product delivered to critical path
• Managing the catalogue plan
• Plan to develop shorter lead time product in season
• Develop value fashion for tier 2 markets
• Work with VM and Marketing deliver and highlight thelook.
• Maximize product opportunity in peak selling e.g.gifting in
• " Menswear " experience would be preferred.