Key Deliverables (Essential functions & Responsibilities of the Job):

- Develop Product Assortment plan aligned with Customer Insights & Department Strategy.
- Ensure Optimal Width and depth of Product Range across Categories, sizes, Price Points etc.
- Product selection from Marks and Spencer global catalogue that captures trend, volume and key drivers.
- Local product development to address local requirements & gaps in the offer.
- Deliver Sales, Intake Margin, Stock Cover and Availability Targets.
- Balance and maintain Core and Fashion offering.
- Manage lifecycle of Products including in-season actions: Timely Launch, Store Allocation Plan, Sell Thru, Markdown and Phase out.
- Work with Historical data, Trends and season learnings to be able to generate analysis that supports Buying decisions.
- Identify assortment Gaps and New opportunities. Track Consumer Trend,



Market Shifts and Pricing Changes.
- Work closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Planning, Visual Merchandising and all Trading Channels.
- Support Store/ Digital and L&D; team with Product Knowledge and Launch Plan.
- Prepare and analyse Reports for Business Reviews and provide actionable Insights.
- Implementing and utilizing recent systems and process

Skill

- Must have hands-on experience in Apparel Buying
- Assortment Planning & Range Building
- Trend Analysis & Market Insights
- Stock, Sell-Thru & Margin Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting (Advanced Excel)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
- Commercial Acumen & Decision Making

📌 Manager - Buying (Gurugram)
🏢 Marks And Spencer
📍 Gurugram