Manager - Buying

• DevelopProduct Assortment plan aligned with Customer Insights Department Strategy.
• EnsureOptimal Width and depth of Product Range across Categories, sizes, Price Pointsetc.
• Productselection from Marks and Spencer global catalogue that captures trend, volumeand key drivers.
• Localproduct development to address local requirements gaps in the offer.
• DeliverSales, Intake Margin, Stock Cover and Availability Targets.
• Balanceand maintain Core and Fashion offering.
• Managelifecycle of Products including in-season actions: Timely Launch, StoreAllocation Plan, Sell Thru, Markdown and Phase out.
• Workwith Historical data, Trends and season learnings to be able to generateanalysis that supports Buying decisions.
• Identifyassortment Gaps and New opportunities. Track Consumer Trend, Market Shifts andPricing Changes.
• Workclosely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Planning, Visual Merchandising andall Trading Channels.
• SupportStore/ Digital and LD team with Product Knowledge and Launch Plan.
• Prepareand analyse Reports for Business Reviews and provide actionable Insights.
• Implementingand utilizing new systems and process

• Must have hands-on experience in Apparel Buying
• AssortmentPlanning Range Building
• TrendAnalysis Market Insights
• Stock,Sell-Thru Margin Management
• DataAnalysis Reporting (Advanced Excel)
• Cross-FunctionalCollaboration
• StrongCommunication Presentation Skills
• CommercialAcumen Decision Making

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