Head of Buying & Merchandise Planning, ANZ
Ref #: W165420
Department:
City: Sydney
State/Province:
Location: Australia
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation is a leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products across apparel, home, accessories, and fragrances. With nearly 50 years of history, Ralph Lauren is known for its distinctive image and expanding global presence.
We foster an inclusive culture that values talent, education, communication, employee groups, and celebration, ensuring fairness and a sense of belonging for all.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Head of Buying & Merchandise Planning, ANZ to partner with the Australian Leadership Team. This senior role involves shaping and executing our merchandise strategy, aligning global and regional visions with local execution, and delivering Ralph Lauren's signature style and elevated experience.
Future-Focused Leadership
* Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of merchandising professionals, fostering collaboration and customer-centric insights.
Market Expert
* Provide insights on consumer trends, pricing, and competitors.
* Create seasonal product briefs balancing market needs with brand vision.
* Collaborate with APAC Buying & Planning to curate assortments.
* Support retail expansion with merchandise plans for new stores and activations.
Brand & Strategy Champion
* Develop and communicate seasonal strategies across functions such as Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Store Design.
* Deliver impactful product training and storytelling.
* Adapt global initiatives to drive local relevance and growth.
* Analyze sales trends and inventory, developing action plans.
* Recommend visual, promotional, and product adjustments to enhance performance.
* Identify replenishment and incentive opportunities.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
* Proven leadership in merchandise planning within fashion or apparel retail.
* Exceptional Excel and data analysis skills to interpret complex metrics and financial data.
* Strategic thinking, market trend analysis, and innovative product strategy development.
* Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
* Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for influencing and collaboration.
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