To maintain confidentiality, the name of the company cannot be disclosed at this stage.
Overview:
Responsible for supplier relationship management, demand forecasting, assortment planning, buying and inventory control to meet commercial targets and ensure product availability across channels. Works closely with operations, planning, distribution, marketing, omnichannel and other functions.
Primary Duties:
- Translate category strategy into buying and assortment plans.
- Manage supplier relationships and commercial agreements.
- Own demand forecasting and replenishment for all channels, including wholesale/B2B.
- Plan and execute buys to achieve sales and margin targets.
- Maintain optimal stock levels and manage SKU lifecycle (listing, delisting, rationalisation).
- Monitor sales, margin and inventory KPIs and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate launch, promotion and seasonal stock requirements with crossfunctional teams.
- Collaborate with supply chain to improve delivery and availability.
- Manage promotional plan execution and report outcomes.
- Ensure product documentation/compliance for market requirements.
- Provide regular performance reporting to stakeholders.
Qualification:
- Education: Degree or equivalent in business, marketing, supply chain, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5 years in buying, assortment planning, inventory management or category management.
- Technical skills: Advanced Excel; confident with Word, PowerPoint and email tools.
- Commercial skills: Proven ability to meet sales and margin targets and to manage supplier relationships.
- Analytical skills: Strong numerical and forecasting skills with experience using data to drive decisions.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communicator; able to present insights to stakeholders.
- Others: Detail-oriented, organised, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!
