Chief Manager - Product & Buying (Apparel Retail Brand)
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Gurgaon, India
Experience Required: 10-15 years in Apparel retail brand
Industry: Textile / Apparel / Garment Accessories/ Retail
Department: Sales & Business Development·
Develop and implement detailed
seasonal product plans, aligned with business goals.·
Present range and sign off Business
Unit (BU) plans in coordination with the Buying and Merchandising Head.·
Book product quantities to support
launches and adapt to in-season sales trends.·
Analyze sales data to support
informed buying decisions.·
Work closely with suppliers to
revise production flows based on sales performance and maximize sell-through.·
Set and review targets for sales,
margins, stock levels, commitments, and availability.·
Contribute to the operating plan
review and capture key learnings for future planning.·
Manage catalogue intentions and the
In-Range Presentation (IRP).·
Lead planning and execution for all
markdown and promotional periods.·
Monitor supplier performance and ensure
timely agreement and alignment on range production plans.·
Coordinate with suppliers for flow
inputs to maintain alignment between production and commitments.·
Manage production plans to optimize
Merchandise Stock Index capacity.·
Collaborate with the Retail team by
providing inputs for store layout planning.·
Contribute to pricing strategies for
new ranges.·
Maintain competitive awareness and
monitor product offerings in the market.·
Plan, optimize, and review the
product catalogue in alignment with store formats and chain performance.·
Lead implementation of new systems
and processes for improved efficiency.Key Requirements:·
Create and execute the departments
Operating Plan.·
Select relevant products from the
M&S global catalogue to capture trends, drive volume, and meet customer
demand.·
Lead local product development to
address market gaps, regional requirements, and margin improvement
opportunities.·
Plan and manage flow and phasing of
stock to ensure timely product availability.·
Ensure buying is aligned with
approved plans and meets critical path timelines.·
Drive in-season development of short
lead-time products to improve responsiveness.·
Develop and scale value fashion
lines for Tier 2 markets.·
Collaborate with Visual
Merchandising and Marketing to deliver compelling in-store looks and
storytelling.Mail updated resume with current salary-Email: jobs@glansolutions.comSatish; 88O2749743Website: www.glansolutions.comGoogle search: Glan management consultancy