✨ AI Summary
The Associate General Manager for Buying will oversee the business management of assigned soft goods product categories within a buying house. The role involves developing and implementing business plans to maximize sales and profits, preparing annual category plans, and ensuring adherence to financial plans. Key responsibilities include category merchandise planning, driving sales and gross margins, managing product assortment, design, and quality, order and vendor management, and competition research. The position also involves people management, including setting KRAs and conducting performance appraisals for direct reports. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate or graduate degree and over 12 years of experience in home retail, fashion apparel, or the textile industry, with a fashion education background being a plus.