Manager E-comm Buying & Trading

Manager eCom Buying and Trading

Department :                                       eCommerce

Direct Reporting Line :                      Sr. Manager eCom Buying and Trading

Indirect/secondary reporting line :                     

Subsidiary/country :                           LAM

Location:                                               Colombia

GSMS Grade:                                       M4

Number of Personnel Managed :

Budget managed :

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

Ensure and support a correct Buying & In-season Strategy within the market for the Brand's owned E-commerce channel (e-com) in accordance with Planning area pre-establish guidelines and targets

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of the pre-season and in-season trading strategy, in line with market financial targets and eCommerce Planning guidelines.
• Responsible for the buying process for eCom market, following conversations and negotiations with CTCs team, BU LAM and ensuring alignment with market/channel Planning´s guidelines
• Prepare and validate size breakdowns according to market needs, ensuring they are incorporated into the e-com buying process.
• Monitor stock levels versus predetermined coverage guidelines and support execution of recommendations from Digital Demand Planning planning team.
• Support the execution of market in-season trading, markdown guidelines, and stock transfers to help maintain healthy stock coverage levels.
• Sizing-buy plans, ensuring correct phasing and timely readiness for RDP instances.
• Act as category support for BU and Channel alignment, providing inputs and follow-up where required.
• Prepare information and analysis required for Kickoff and Buy Review instances, supporting the Sr. Manager and team in the review process.
• Support daily tracking of business performance and achievement, highlighting relevant deviations, risks, and opportunities.
• Escalate stock risks and opportunities to the Sr. Manager and provide supporting analysis for decision-making conversations.
• Support conversations with SCM and cross-functional teams by preparing performance insights, stock inputs, and follow-up actions to influence seasonal performance.
• Provide inputs and follow-up for the IBP process, supporting alignment with Digital Planning expectations and targets.
• Support monthly business review meetings together with Digital Managers/Digital Directors by preparing performance updates, analysis, and required follow-ups.
• Prepare country financial and performance updates for the Sr. Manager review, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Support implementation and adoption of buying and trading best practices and tools, including price elasticity models and other optimization initiatives.
• Identify and recommend activation needs based on buys, stock position, and performance trends to support commercial execution.
• Work with global and local colleagues to support the implementation of best-in-class eCom buying practices and KPI tracking mechanisms focused on optimizing the eCom experience through product and ranging decisions.

Key Relationships:

• Market CTC
• LAM BUs
• Market Finance teams
• Market Op teams
• Sr Director DTC / Digital Director / Digital Manager
• LAM DP team
• Global DBC

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Relevant job experience in an Buying function, fully qualified and trained
• Combined broad theoretical and practical knowledge incl. company policies and practices
• Strong competence with Buying procedures and systems
• Fluent in English

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree
• 5+ years of experience
• 2 years Management experience