Buying & Planning:

• Select market-relevant articles from the Global Brand range, categorized by store grades (BCS/OCS/SC/ECOM).
• Drive category positioning and presentation across all distribution channels.
• Attend major sales meetings to optimize product mix, including key brand launches.
• Collaborate with marketing on seasonal calendars and key product launches.
• Plan and forecast sales, identifying opportunities and risks.
• Manage budgeting and open-to-buy calculations for categories.
• Create and adjust pre-season and in-season matrices with the merchandiser.

Trading:

• Lead marketing campaigns focused on product.
• Regularly monitor stock levels to ensure availability of best sellers.
• Manage in-season trading and pricing strategies (promotions, markdowns).
• Work with HR to train sales associates on product knowledge and campaigns.
• Analyze reports and propose efficiency improvements.

Projects:

• Drive cross-functional projects to enhance business performance.
• Clear old stock with a focus on maximizing margins.
• Initiate new process creation.

Skills

Experience:

• 5+ years in retail buying, preferably in apparel, fashion, footwear, or FMCG.
• Exposure to sports operations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Management, or related field.

Skills:

• Strong financial acumen and data analysis for purchasing decisions.
• Proficient in retail sales systems (e.g., Retail Pro) and Microsoft Office.
• Passionate about retail sports categories.
• Excellent analytical skills to utilize consumer, product, and competitor data.
• Strategic thinker with strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Strong customer focus and communication skills.