Head of Buying

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia BoF Careers Full time
Head of Buying & Merchandise Planning, ANZ
Overview

Ralph Lauren is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Buying & Merchandise Planning, ANZ. In this senior leadership role, you will partner with the Australian Leadership Team to shape and execute our brand elevating merchandise strategy. As the in-country product lead, you\'ll collaborate with our Asia Pacific Merchandising team to align global and regional vision with local execution, delivering the timeless style and elevated experience Ralph Lauren is known for.

Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of merchandising professionals, fostering a collaborative culture that champions consumer insights and customer needs.
  • Lead local insights on consumer trends, pricing, and competitors.
  • Shape seasonal product briefs that balance market needs with brand vision.
  • Partner with APAC Buying & Planning to curate compelling assortments.
  • Build and communicate seasonal strategy cross-functionally with Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising and Store Design.
  • Deliver impactful product training and storytelling.
  • Adapt global brand initiatives to drive local relevance and growth.
  • Analyze sales trends and inventory to develop action plans.
  • Recommend visual, promotional, and product adjustments to boost performance.
  • Identify replenishment and incentive opportunities.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
  • Proven leadership and management in merchandise planning within the fashion/apparel retail field
  • Exceptional Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex merchandising metrics and financial data to inform decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze market trends, and develop innovative product strategies
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and shifting priorities effectively
  • Proactive & solutions focused approach to identifying opportunities and addressing challenges
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of influencing, presenting, and collaborating across all levels of the organization
Seniority level
  • Executive
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
  • Advertising Services
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