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