Senior Manager - Buying & Merchandising

1. Commercial Growth & Portfolio Strategy

• Portfolio P&L Ownership: Drive top-line revenue, volume growth, and contribution margins across assigned in-house brand portfolios.
• Segment Strategy: Design and execute segmented growth plans across core, growth, and emerging brand tiers to maximize market penetration and platform visibility.
• Business Governance: Monitor brand performance metrics continuously, deploying commercial levers and promotional strategies to address growth gaps.

2. Assortment Planning & Operational Excellence

• Trend & Assortment Betting: Partner with design and sourcing teams to identify high-conviction seasonal fashion trends, driving revenue through fast-track, speed-to-market collections.
• Pricing & Sourcing Governance: Maintain healthy average selling prices (ASP) and clean pricing architecture across brands while managing disciplined buying and re-order cycles.
• GTM & Grid Execution: Lead seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) calendar adherence, overseeing pilot-to-scale frameworks and managing the mix between core and seasonal inventory.
• Consumer Connect & Insights: Conduct regular consumer research and focus groups to translate fit, style, and pricing feedback into actionable design adoption strategies.

3. Team Leadership, Learning & Culture

• Capability Building: Promote continuous learning and professional development across direct reports, fostering functional and analytical growth.
• Team Health & Culture: Build an inclusive, high-ownership work environment, actively driving engagement and collaboration based on team feedback.

Key Success Measures

• Revenue & GMV Growth across Brand Portfolios
• Conversion from New Fashion Trends & Speed Collections
• Pricing Architecture & ASP Stability
• Go-To-Market Calendar & Event Grid Adherence
• Actionable Insights from Consumer Research Touchpoints
• Team Learning & Engagement Metrics

Qualifications & Key Requirements