Westbury Sportswear - Planner & Merchandiser - Sports Apparel & Footwear

Buying & Assortment Planning :

- Develop seasonal buying plans for apparel and footwear categories aligned to brand strategy.

- OTB Planning and Execution for the Season & Placement of Orders with Brand

- Curate product assortments balancing performance, lifestyle, and trend-driven styles.

- Review upcoming brand collections and secure key styles for the market.

Vendor & Brand Management :

- Maintain and grow relationships with global brand partners.

- Negotiate order quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.

- Participate in seasonal line reviews, brand meetings, and product presentations.

Inventory & Demand Planning :

- Monitor stock levels to minimise overstock and stockouts.

- Track sell-through rates and manage replenishment orders proactively.

- Pricing for BAU & EOSS

- Ensure key products and sizes are available during peak selling periods.

Sales & Performance Analysis

- Analyse sales data by SKU, division, and channel to guide buying decisions.

- Active Tracking of Best Sellers, Product Franchisee and Promotional Events.

- Adjust assortments and promotions based on ongoing performance insights.

Merchandising & Product Launches :

- Coordinate with marketing, channel, and brand teams to support product launches.

- Ensure correct pricing, placement, and merchandising across e-commerce platforms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

- Liaise with supply chain and logistics to ensure on-time product delivery.

- Align purchasing plans with finance and planning teams within approved budgets.

- Gather customer and market insights from channel and e-commerce partners.

Qualifications & Experience :

- Degree in Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field.

- 4-7 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or retail planning (apparel or footwear preferred).

- Prior exposure to global sports or lifestyle brands is a strong advantage.

- Proficiency in Excel or merchandising planning tools; strong analytical mindset.

Key Skills :

- Merchandise planning & assortment strategy Sales & margin analysis

- Inventory & demand management Negotiation & communication

- Vendor & brand relationship management Trend & market analysis

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

KPI Measurement Focus :

- Sales Growth By category - Apparel & Footwear

- GTM (Go to Market Process) OTB Planning, Sales & Stock Plan & Placement of Orders

- Sell-Through Rate Seasonal collections

- Gross Margin Event/Promotion Planning & Pricing by category & channel

- Inventory Turnover Stock availability rate

- Markdown % Below target threshold

- On-Time Availability New launch readiness, PO Execution as per buy plan