Manager - Buying and Merchandising

About the role

The Manager - Buying and Merchandising will lead seasonal product range planning, vendor negotiations and in‑store execution to drive sales and margin targets for Apparel LLC.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and finalize seasonal assortments based on market trends, historical sales and brand strategy.
• Execute the buying calendar, negotiate with vendors, place purchase orders and manage OTB with the planning team.
• Coordinate product allocations, replenishment and in‑season management including WSSI tracking, stock balancing and markdown planning.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising, Marketing and store teams to ensure brand compliance and support seasonal campaigns.
• Review weekly sales performance, drive sell‑through, manage ageing inventory and conduct market visits for competitive benchmarking.

Required profile

• 6‑8 years of progressive retail buying and merchandising experience, including OTB planning and in‑season projections.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally, meet sales KPIs and deliver strong analytical insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Experience with performance reporting and market trend analysis.