About the role
- Plan product ranges and prepare sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers
- Maintain a comprehensive library of appropriate data
- Work closely with visual-display staff and department heads to decide how goods should be displayed to maximise sales
- Produce layout plans for stores
- Forecast profits and sales, and optimize the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas
- Plan budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges
- Control stock levels based on forecasts for the season