E-commerce Buying Lead - Data-Driven, Trend Forecasting

We are shaping the future of digital commerce  a Buyer for eCom Europe, you will own the seasonal buy for specific product categories, using strong analytical skills, deep product understanding and a consumer first mindset to deliver outstanding commercial results. This role is ideal for someone ambitious, data driven and passionate about trends.

• Own the end to end buying and assortment building process for assigned categories.
• Build data driven pre-season forecasts and volume plans.
• Deliver clear seasonal handovers to cross functional teams.

• Monitor weekly performance and identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with Trading team to identify in season actions based on performance results.
• React quickly to insights and trends while working closely with Demand Planning on stock availability.
• Support financial adjustments for both in season and future-season planning.
• Partner with Trading, Merchandising Operations, Digital Activation and Visual Merchandising teams on launch strategies.
• Ensure timely, accurate and impactful online launches.
• Maintain all relevant systems including M3 and PIM.

• Use advanced Excel capabilities to analyse performance and model scenarios.
• Translate consumer, competitive and market insights into actions.
• Identify trends and drive data backed decision making.

• Work closely with Business Units, WHS and Retail teams to build strong product assortments that meet channel specific needs.
• Partner closely with Trading and Pricing teams on in-season initiatives and Planning team on future season plans.
• Contribute to improving eCom Buying processes.
• Bring ambition, ownership and a continuous improvement mindset.

• 5+ years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning or Trading skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills.
• Passion for product, consumer behaviour and trend spotting.
• Ambitious, proactive, detail oriented and committed to going the extra mile.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• University degree.

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