Buying Head - Apparels Segment - Retail

BUYING HEAD OPENING WITH A LEADING RETAIL COMPANY FOR MUMBAI LOCATION

EXP-15 + YEARS

• Reviews & creates the annual sales plan of the respective brands in the category handled, suggests the same to seniors.
• Sets & executes buying strategies of the respective brands in the category handled to achieve the sales (Budget Achievement & growth %) and margin (Intake & Rupee margin %) targets.
• Identifies potential growth categories & sales on a continuous basis in order to achieve the targets.
• Determines the buying strategy / pricing strategies / 'Sourcing Strategies' for respective brands in the category handled.
• Plans& reviews the phasing / delivery of orders (season-wise) as per the OTB (Open To Buy) budget.
• Ensures timely (as per the critical path) 'Range Presentation' to seniors.
• Evaluates market trend analysis / competition analysis & customer survey reports for formulating next season's strategy.
• Defines brand DNA through brand territory & target customer profile and ensures that brand planning is in alignment.
• Reviews the PLM for the season / products with the buying team / arrangements by VM team.
• Reviews the samples with the team in order for range development / process.
• Undertakes product innovation & new product development by providing new fashion inputs for story / theme / concept creation while ensuring consistent brand handwriting.
• Undertakes new vendor tie-ups and collaborates with them to ensure new introductions, on-time delivery and right product at right costing; to achieve margin targets.

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