Responsibilities 

• To achieve the seasonal sales and profit targets based on the seasonal business plan
• To monitor closely systems to control sales and stock levels in order to maintain seasonal target and increase the stock turn rate
• To work together with marketing to make recommendations for changes and improvements to maximize sales potential and profit within the store
• To determine pricing strategies for products/suppliers based on market reviews, competitor positions, supplier financials, etc.
• To manage the vendor relationship to ensure that sales staff are trained in product knowledge and visual presentation for vendor products
• To manage the business relationship with the vendors taking every opportunity to enhance and strengthen the relationship
• To monitor the performance of all suppliers, give timely feedback and handle issues related to supply and product quality
• To ensure timely delivery of merchandise, maintain a balances stock holding and  ensure consistent quality and quantity to stores
• To be innovative and able to forecast upcoming trends by reading international magazines and journals and beauty updates
• To role model and reinforce the Lane Crawford Vision and Values and Customer Service Promise at all times
• To provide the necessary leadership, coaching and guidance to your team to ensure commitment to achieve the Department/BU plan and Individual Objectives

Requirements 

• Degree holder with a minimum 5-8 years of buying experience in retail industry, preferably with fine jewellery experience
• Able to deal with principals and vendors effectively
• Strong analytical ability with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Proactive, figure sensitive and attentive to details
• Excellent command in both written and spoken English, Cantonese and/Mandarin
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications

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