Key Responsibilities

Range Planning & Buying
Plan and manage product range for each season in alignment with brand direction and sales targets.
Coordinate with designers and sourcing teams to ensure timely product development and delivery.
Analyse trends, customer preferences, and competitor activity to inform buying decisions.

Inventory & Stock Management
Monitor stock levels, sell-through rates, and replenishment across all channels and stores.
Identify slow-movers and implement markdown or promotional strategies to clear stock.
Ensure accurate product data, pricing, and attribute management in the system.

Sales & Performance Analysis
Track category and SKU-level performance using sales reports and analytics tools.
Provide regular merchandising reports and actionable insights to the management team.
Support OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning and forecasting.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination
Liaise with vendors for order placement, follow-up on deliveries, and quality compliance.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities where applicable.





Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with the VM, marketing, ecommerce, and operations teams to align product strategy.
Ensure current launches are supported with correct inventory levels and visibility plans.

Required Skills & Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in fashion merchandising, retail buying, or category management.
Solid analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards).
Good understanding of retail metrics: sell-through, GMROI, OTB, and margin.
Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems is an advantage.
Excellent communication and vendor management skills.
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.

Key Attributes
Commercial acumen with a strong fashion sense
Data-driven decision-maker
Detail-oriented and organized
Solid negotiator and relationship builder
Proactive in identifying

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