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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

 

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Job Title:  Manager E-comm Buying & Trading

TEAM:  Merchandising & Planning
Location:  Bogota
State:  Dist
Country/Region:  CO
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  551034
Date:  Oct 29, 2026
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