Job Description:- Set seasonal buying budgets (OTB) based on sales forecast, stock-on-hand, and planned growth.- Break OTB down by department/category and brief the Design team on range width/depth.- Set target costs for the Sourcing team based on target margins from the Head of Buying.- Master distribution of products upon shipment arrival (by store/channel).- Monitor stock levels per location, anticipate trends, and execute replenishments/transfers.- Execute monthly price updates and promotional mechanics for commercial events.- Lead season-end actions (markdowns, consolidations, returns to vendor).- Gather customer feedback from Store Ops to inform future range building.Requirements- 3–5 years in retail merchandising or allocation- Mandatory experience in OTB planning- Strong numerical and analytical skills- Proficient in inventory management systems