Chief Manager - Product & Buying (Apparel Retail Brand)
Job Title: Chief Manager - Product & Buying (Apparel Retail Brand)
Location: Gurgaon, India
Experience Required: 10-15 years in Apparel retail brand
Industry: Textile / Apparel / Garment Accessories/ Retail
Department: Sales & Business Development
· Develop and implement detailed seasonal product plans, aligned with business goals.
· Present range and sign off Business Unit (BU) plans in coordination with the Buying and Merchandising Head.
· Book product quantities to support launches and adapt to in-season sales trends.
· Analyze sales data to support informed buying decisions.
· Work closely with suppliers to revise production flows based on sales performance and maximize sell-through.
· Set and review targets for sales, margins, stock levels, commitments, and availability.
· Contribute to the operating plan review and capture key learnings for future planning.
· Manage catalogue intentions and the In-Range Presentation (IRP).
· Lead planning and execution for all markdown and promotional periods.
· Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely agreement and alignment on range production plans.
· Coordinate with suppliers for flow inputs to maintain alignment between production and commitments.
· Manage production plans to optimize Merchandise Stock Index capacity.
· Collaborate with the Retail team by providing inputs for store layout planning.
· Contribute to pricing strategies for new ranges.
· Maintain competitive awareness and monitor product offerings in the market.
· Plan, optimize, and review the product catalogue in alignment with store formats and chain performance.
· Lead implementation of new systems and processes for improved efficiency.
Key Requirements:
· Create and execute the departments Operating Plan.
· Select relevant products from the M&S global catalogue to capture trends, drive volume, and meet customer demand.
· Lead local product development to address market gaps, regional requirements, and margin improvement opportunities.
· Plan and manage flow and phasing of stock to ensure timely product availability.
· Ensure buying is aligned with approved plans and meets critical path timelines.
· Drive in-season development of short lead-time products to improve responsiveness.
· Develop and scale value fashion lines for Tier 2 markets.
· Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and Marketing to deliver compelling in-store looks and storytelling.
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