Strategic PlanningDevelopment of the group Buying and Merchandising strategy and to manage the development and implementation of a divisional strategy consistent with group objectives.Development of the group brand and product strategy, taking into account the needs of the customer, and to ensure this strategy is implemented throughout the division.\Financial planning & ManagementEnsure that divisional projections accurately reflect current trading conditions and to develop contingency plans that will ensure that the divisional net margin plan can be achieved.Trading process, balancing risks and opportunities in order to ensure that profitability is maximised and net margin projections are exceededProduct Development and DesignTo work with the design manager to ensure that there is consistent, appropriate and unique product handwriting across the division for each market segmentExperienced and skilled at all aspects of buying /merchandising including assessment of fashion trends, selection of reliable and quality vendors, sourcing of relevant products and cross functional coordination.With the support of design and QA to manage the sourcing and development of own label ranges consistent with the product strategy that through a balance of choice, value, quality, fashionability and desirability, continuously exceed the customer’s expectations.Assortment PlanningTo ensure that the offer has a balanced mix of low, medium and high-risk product appropriate to the customer segment and that the true performance potential of each option has been identified and planned

Brand ManagementBuying & Merchandising

Product Manager Footwear & Accessories for Beverly Hills Polo Club