Manager - Buying & Merchandising

Job Description:

- Manage the end-to-end buying, merchandising, and product development lifecycle across Men's Wear (80%) and Women's Wear (20%) categories.

- Prepare seasonal buy plans, assortment plans, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans aligned with sales targets, category strategies, and inventory budgets.

- Analyze sales performance, sell-through, stock cover, and category metrics to make data-driven buying decisions and improve profitability.

- Coordinate with vendors, sourcing partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely product development, procurement, and deliveries.

- Monitor inventory health through replenishment planning, stock transfers, and markdown recommendations to optimize stock levels and minimize aging inventory.

- Conduct weekly and monthly business reviews, identify growth opportunities, and implement corrective actions to achieve sales, margin, and inventory objectives.

- Collaborate with Marketing, Visual Merchandising (VM), Learning & Development (L&D), Retail, Design, and Planning teams to execute product launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns.

- Prepare and present MIS reports, business dashboards, and merchandising insights to support strategic decision-making.

- Track market trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences to build commercially successful assortments.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely execution.