Buying & Planning Executive

Satürn Spor | On; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saturn Sports, as the exclusive distributor of On in Türkiye, is seeking a Buying & Planning Executive to drive seasonal buying, assortment planning, and inventory optimization. You will work closely with brand guidelines to ensure optimal product mix across categories and markets.

The role requires hands-on experience in forecasting, sales analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Retail teams to launch compelling product stories and maintain stock efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Fashion Management, Merchandising, or related field.
• 4–6 years of buying, merchandising, or planning experience in fashion, sportswear, or lifestyle brands.
• Hands-on experience in product assortment, buying, sales analysis, forecasting, and inventory planning.
• Strong analytical and commercial thinking.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and buying/planning tools.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of seasonal buying and planning activities in line with company objectives and brand guidelines.
• Prepare product assortment and buying plans by category, channel, and market.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and consumer insights to optimize product mix and lifecycle management.
• Support seasonal line planning, forecasting, range planning, and order management processes.
• Monitor sales, inventory levels, sell-through rates, margins, and KPIs to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales and Retail teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and stock efficiency.
• Take necessary actions regarding replenishment, markdowns, stock transfers, and inventory optimization.
• Identify product and category growth opportunities based on sales performance and market insights.
• Work closely with Marketing and Retail teams to ensure successful product launches and strong product storytelling.
• Coordinate with relevant internal and global teams throughout seasonal buying and planning processes.
• Ensure product assortments are aligned with global brand strategy while addressing local market and consumer needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Fashion Management, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Excel proficiency

Job description

Born in the Swiss Alps in 2010, On is a brand that entered the industry with a revolutionary CloudTec® technology designed to reshape the world of running. Today, On continues to make a global impact not only with running shoes but also with performance-driven footwear, apparel and accessories collections.

Embracing an innovative perspective, a pioneering design approach, and a sustainability-focused vision, On creates products that unite sports, urban life, and outdoor experiences under a single roof. At its Zurich-based On Labs, and global innovation centres at locations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Shanghai, Portland, Berlin, and Yokohama, it puts its heart and soul every single day into creating something better.

On combines creativity, innovation, and responsible production to empower people to move freely, chase their dreams, and re-explore their limits.

In every step, every collection, and every innovation, the goal remains the same: to inspire people and encourage them to pursue their dreams.

Striving to introduce innovative products in the premium sportswear category to sports enthusiasts, Saturn Sports serves as the exclusive distributor of On in Türkiye, offering the brand’s latest sports footwear and apparel collections to customers.

Following its establishment in 2024, Saturn Sports has stood out in sports retail industry with its fresh approach, positioning the innovative brand On at premium sales points to offer sports enthusiasts a unique shopping experience.

Saturn Sports shines in the Turkish market with On’s advanced-technology collections designed for running, outdoor, training, tennis, and everyday use.

Buying & Planning Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of seasonal buying and planning activities in line with company objectives and brand guidelines,
• Prepare product assortment and buying plans by category, channel, and market,
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and consumer insights to optimize product mix and lifecycle management,
• Support seasonal line planning, forecasting, range planning, and order management processes,
• Monitor sales, inventory levels, sell-through rates, margins, and key performance indicators to identify risks and opportunities,
• Collaborate with Sales and Retail teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and stock efficiency,
• Take necessary actions regarding replenishment, markdowns, stock transfers, and inventory optimization,
• Identify product and category growth opportunities based on sales performance and market insights,
• Work closely with Marketing and Retail teams to ensure successful product launches and strong product storytelling,
• Coordinate with relevant internal and global teams throughout seasonal buying and planning processes,
• Ensure product assortments are aligned with global brand strategy while addressing local market and consumer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Fashion Management, Merchandising, or a related field,
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or planning within fashion, sportswear, or lifestyle brands,
• Hands‑on experience in product assortment, buying, sales analysis, forecasting, and inventory planning,
• Strong analytical and commercial thinking skills,
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and buying/planning tools,
• Ability to interpret sales and inventory data and translate insights into commercial actions,
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills,