Buyer,TNF(ANZ)

_Job Definition (Key Purpose of the Job) :_ _This position build seasonal buying plans for ANZ DTC channel to support DTC financial target. Collaborate closely with merchandising to ensure the buy delivers the merchandiser’s assortment strategy. This position partners with Regional Merchant Team, Local TNF ANZ sales team and TA Planning team, linking the buy strategy with product strategy and market demand to ensure the buy plan is supportive to deliver the financial target_ _Key Result Areas :_ _The ANZ Buyer is responsible for:_ **_Pre-Season:_** * **_Demand Forecasting:_**_Execute demand forecasts by style and color across GTM milestones and forecast rounds, improving accuracy through end-to-end forecast management_ * ** _OTB Planning Alignment:_**_Align with the TA Planning team on DTC seasonal LLT and SLT Open-to-Buy (OTB), including sales projections and inventory assumptions_ * ** _DTC Assortment Planning:_**_Partner closely with Merchandising to ensure the buy reflects assortment strategy, while evaluating alignment with growth and SCO efficiency goals_ * ** _Buy Decisions:_**_Take full ownership of DTC buy planning, independently generating buy quantities for 800–1000 SKUs per season across all categories and territories, aligned with OTB budget, sales targets, and inventory (sell-through) goals_ * _Take ownership of early buys and main buys; actively participate in consensus meetings_ _for_ _top-up and drop decisions_ * ** _Optimize DTC channel size curves_** _developed by the TA Planning team and provide recommendations for adjustments_ * _Consolidate DTC and wholesale orders and ensure accurate system uploads_ * ** _Demand & Supply Matching:_**_Align launch plans (CRD) with Merchandising and manage product delivery phasing to ensure alignment with demand, seasonality, and balanced inventory_ ** _In-Season:_** * _Support in-season sell-through management by identifying what is working/not working, and provide actionable insights to optimize sales and miti