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 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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Website: www.glansolutions.com

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