Buying & Planning Manager
Jordan Centre for Trade and Investment, Hamleys
Total years of experience :18 years, 5 Months
•Source and select new products for the ongoing range and promotional needs of the business in line with the market place
•To establish a thorough product & market knowledge. Gaining a full understanding of the suppliers & competitors operating in the market place, identifying new product or market opportunities
•Create and deliver a product strategy and plan the product range
•Produce the forecast purchasing plan for the upcoming year
•Produce initial product/range forecast for season and period within pre agreed budget
•Ensure efficient/profitable range
•Develop individual supplier plans maximising availability & minimising stock risk
•To propose promotional activities working closely with marketing to ensure timely & successful launch
•Work with key team members to allocate product, setting agreed levels for initial quantities and ensure levels are maintained as appropriate throughout the year
•To deliver forecasted sales and stock plans in line with range plans and company expectation
•Build stock/sales in line with budget
•To set prices within pricing strategy & to own/manage margin
•To agree & deliver forecasted sales & profit targets in line with range plan.
•Negotiate concession relationships that maximise margin and minimise risk
•Manage the relationship with the suppliers in order to maximise both margin and contributions to promotions.
•To negotiate with all suppliers to maximise overall profitability whilst maintaining quality, serviceability & value for money
•To negotiate and manage supplier terms specifically price, quality, availability, rebates and marketing support whilst remaining competitive in the market place
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