Buying & Planning

Job description

**Job Purpose:** The role of Resource - Buying & Planning will work in the Apparel function’s buying & planning vertical to drive processes and efficiency of Buying, Planning and Merchandising activity and ensure optimum maintenance of inventory at Warehouse. **Position Overview:** Location: Gurugram Position Title: Assistant Manager Reports to: Team Manager - Apparel Buying & Planning Function: Apparel **What you’ll do:** - Buying Apparel, accessories and Riding gear - Deriving OTB for the year from the SBP and aligning with FPNA - Range planning and ensuring merchandise availability of required merchandise to all the channels - Frequently ascertain the sell throughs and push the channels for improving the sell throughs - Planning EOSS and channel specific discounts in conjunction with Brand P&L - Base stock working and allocation of merchandise to respective channels - Inventory management at Warehouse and maintain the Week cover, Stock turns - Collaboration with channel partners for smooth execution of plans to achieve required sales - Communication with Marketing for season launches and new product introduction for effective dissemination of communication props to all the channels - Regular communication with Design team on change in sales trend performance of existing seasons for improvement in the product performance - Scheme implementation for non moving or overstocked merchandise - Analyze and liquidate the aging stock - Interaction with Sourcing on the delivery and OTIF of the merchandise - On time order release adhering to the season calendar - Setting standard systems for Buying, planning and inventory management - Category-wise sales forecast and frequent alignment with respective channels to achieve the committed sales numbers **What you'll bring:** **Experience:** - Category & Buying Expertise: 5+ years of buying experience in apparel, accessories, or technical gear, managing seasonal buy plans and OTIF performance. - Financial & OTB Planning: Proven success deriving annual OTB, controlling brand P&L, and driving category sales forecasts. - Inventory & Stock Health: Strong track record in managing stock turns, stock cover, range planning, base stock allocation, and aging stock liquidation (EOSS). - Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to align with Design (product performance), Sourcing (deliveries), and Marketing (launch campaigns) across multi-channel networks. - Process & Analytics: Skilled in tracking channel sell-throughs and building standard operational systems for buying, planning, and inventory control. **Qualification:** Bachelor's degree - Business, Marketing, Management **Why work with us?** We are a global leader in middleweight motorcycles (250-750cc), operating in 80 countries. Royal Enfield’s unique approach to forging our path has led to consistent growth and profitability. Emphasizing our values and brand essence, we strive to transform into a premium experiential brand. By embracing diversity and new ideas from various industries and regions, we are expanding our team for a broader perspective on global markets. **Ready to Join Us?** Apply via our website today. Join our trailblazing team and be a part of our legacy! “So why wait? Join us and experience the freedom of embracing the road, riding with pure motorcycling passion.”