My client is looking for a commercially driven and analytically strong Merchandise Planning & Buying Manager to lead planning, forecasting, buying, inventory, and merchandising functions across multiple footwear brands.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a growing entrepreneurial business and can balance commercial decision-making with operational execution.

Duties include:

• Develop seasonal merchandise and demand plans
• Forecast sales, stock, and production requirements
• Manage inventory levels, replenishment, and stock flow
• Analyse product performance, margins, sell-through, and stock turn
• Support buying decisions and assortment planning
• Coordinate planning across retail, wholesale, ecommerce, and manufacturing
• Drive reporting, dashboards, and commercial insights
• Manage OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning and stock allocation <...