Primary Objective

• Optimise the profitability of a designated product area.
• Developing a commercial liaison across all interfaces with the Merchandising function within the business

Principal Accountabilities

Budget preparation

• Prepare seasonal buying plans through thorough analysis of historical data and understanding of future trends / activities.
• Set and agree core KPI’s with the Buyer in terms of sales, stock intake phasing, margin, stockturn, markdown and terminal stock etc.

Range planning

• Translate agreed KPI’s (as above) into a range framework in conjunction with the Buyer
• Working with the Buyer to develop commercial ranges within this framework
• Establish initial stock intake plans and stock covers within this framework

Selection / sign off

• Ensure fina...