Determine buying requirements and formulate assortment plan/range plan to finalize the budget for the assigned department/category Align the buying plan to the overall department/category business plan and the merchandize strategy as laid down by the department/ category manager Define pricing architecture and ensure pricing architecture driven assortment at a territory level Conduct timely & regular ranking exercise to execute proper item lifecycle management Implement proper store grading in order to ensure that we have the right assortment for the right territory at the right price point and UDA Help meet the profit targets by ensuring timely procurement of the department/category