Head of Buying (Sports Retailing)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the buying strategy and assortment planning for products in Hong Kong & Macau;
• Drive and lead seasonal product selection aligning with Li Ning’s brand positioning and growth targets;
• Manage inventory planning, demand forecasting, stock replenishment, and warehouse coordination to optimize stock levels and minimize excess;
• Collaborate with Mainland China teams and local retail team to ensure seamless supply and distribution;
• Use sales data and market insights to guide OTB management, promotions, and product lifecycle decisions;
• Lead and mentor the buying team, instilling a results-driven and hands-on culture;
• Frequent travel to Mainland China is required.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of solid buying experience in sports or lifestyle brands; minimum 3 years in a managerial role;
• Strong inventory management and strategic planning expertise;
• Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin with strong communication skills across Mainland and Hong Kong teams;
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Mainland China for business engagements;
• Proven negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities;

• Leadership proficiency with a pragmatic, hands-on approach in a fast-paced retail environment.
  

Competitive compensation and benefits packages with bank holidays, annual leaves and year-end bonus will be offered to the right candidates. Please send your application with your CV, expected salary and earliest available date by clicking "apply now"

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