Associate Buyer (eCom)

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organisation

To manage pre-season Planning and Buying within the market for the Brand's owned E-commerce channel (e-com).

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the implementation of the pre-season strategy for e-com OTB Planning & Management following the market financial targets and global guidelines
• Following Channel Ranges provided by Market Category teams, leads the buying process for eCom and assure right volumes are bought following market OTB plans.
• Ensure the size breakdowns are created according to market needs and incorporated in the buying process for e-com.
• Support in the market seasonal stock position assuring the right volumes are available in e-com and distribution centers.
• Assist in market trading, assuring timely sales forecast by product for the chain, stock intakes, and in-season markdowns.
• Prepare input to Market Category teams in regards to range needs.
• Submit volume forecasts into system for horizontal reviews by leadership team at key milestones.
• Enable buying process for the assigned channels and assure right volumes are bought following market OTB plansand Channel Ranges provided by Market Category team.
• Leverage a data driven approach to influence range decisions through input and relationship management focused on Market Category teams.
• Work with global/local colleagues to define and implement best in class eCom buying best practices and KPI tracking mechanisms focused on optimization of the eCom experience through product and ranging decisions.
• Partner with DVM/UX to deliver a premium onsite shopping experience for the consumer, focused on product merchandising and storytelling.
• Support full Buying team with ad-hoc projects and day-to-day operations as needed.
  
  

Key Relationships

• Market Category teams (BU’s)
• eCom Planning and Operations teams
• Market Operations teams
• Global Category teams
• Brand Activation
• Digital Merchandising & Consumer Experience
• Product Launch and Master Data
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Relevant job experience in a Buying or Category Management function
• Combined broad theoretical and practical knowledge in Assortment Planning and Merchandising
• Demonstrated ability to lead decision making with Consumer-first insights
• Strong competence with Buying procedures, systems, and Go-to-Market process
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of retail math
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem solving capabilities
• Ability to effectively and professionally present information to an individual or group, both written and verbally
  
  

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• 2 Years of work experience in either Buying, Planning, or Category Management departments
  
  

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