Location | A Coruna, Spain Working style | Hybrid
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Our collections driven by a contemporary bohemian spirit are redefined for the modern women. Feminine, instinctive, romantic yet bold, BHOĒM is a brand of contrasts.
To maximise the profitability of the department by leading a team, working with the Buyer and suppliers to strategically plan, build, and trade commercial product ranges. Strategy & Planning:
Develop and execute the department strategy with the Buyer/Designer to maximise profit, by understanding customer needs and utilising strong knowledge of competitor product, pricing, and trading activity.
Formulate and propose planning parameters by analysing past and proposed season ranges, considering the impact of sales contribution by channel.
Manage and control the Critical Path for each phase with the Buyer, ensuring deadlines are met and proactively communicating any impact on launch position and actions taken.
Ensure range balance by working with Buyer, Designer, and Technologist, optimising the use of trials and stock buys, and ensuring commerciality to the brand.
Trading & Forecasting:
Actively trade the department by continually reviewing performance and potentialising emerging trends to maximise profit and minimise risk.
Manage weekly/monthly forecasts (WSSI), clearly communicating changes/impact on stock position, and controlling intake with the Buying and Technical teams to achieve optimum stock levels and minimise markdown.
Control the intake margin to achieve plan, ensuring all orders are entered accurately and authorised promptly according to the Critical Path.
Oversee the execution of markdowns and promotions within agreed parameters, accurately forecasting the effect on sales, stocks, and profit.
Monitor and analyse KPI's including returns rates and attribute analysis (sizing, price, colour), making recommendations to adjust future buys where necessary.
Manage and develop the team, including delegating tasks, prioritising workflow, and conducting regular performance appraisals against competencies.
Manage internal and external relationships to develop partnerships, actively contributing to the development of junior members within the function.
Supply Chain, Site Optimisation, Retail Operations) to identify opportunities to maximise profit.
Experience working directly with senior leadership, possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships across the business.
Strong knowledge of the competition's product offer, pricing strategy and trading activity.
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