Manager Retail CS Buy Planning

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre‑Season Planning & Framework

· Develop and maintain the seasonal buy planning framework, including financial targets, category mix, and phasing by month/week.
· Establish the OTB (Open‑to‑Buy) plan at category, and store cluster levels, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, inventory turn targets, and margin goals.
· Create a store‑specific SKU width plan – define the optimal number of styles/references per store based on store tier, space productivity, and local customer demand patterns.

2. In‑Season Analysis & Tracking

· Monitor weekly sales, sell‑through, stock cover, and markdown performance against plan; identify risks and opportunities, and propose timely corrective actions (e.g., re‑phasing, transfers, or promotions).
· Track SKU/store level performance to validate and adjust the width plan throughout the season.
· Provide actionable insights to merchandising and retail teams on best‑sellers, sl...