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Dubai, Ae

United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Exclusive distributor of international brands in the Middle East including Kendamil, Tum Tum, Talking Tables, Ginger Ray, Yvonne Ellen & more.Buying | Forecasting | Range Building | Relationship Management | Selling In | Branding | Event Planning | Marketing | Inventory Management

Singapore

Autonomy of B2B consignment business with 40+ brands.Responsibilities including brand acquisition, product selection, budget management, quarterly budgeting, inventory planning and inventory performance reporting.Source, pitch and negotiate terms of new business deal to third party brands.Build and propose new business models to attract new sales leads that resolve client concerns. Building long-lasting relationships with brands to ensure business favourable terms and working… Show more Autonomy of B2B consignment business with 40+ brands.Responsibilities including brand acquisition, product selection, budget management, quarterly budgeting, inventory planning and inventory performance reporting.Source, pitch and negotiate terms of new business deal to third party brands.Build and propose new business models to attract new sales leads that resolve client concerns. Building long-lasting relationships with brands to ensure business favourable terms and working relations on behalf of the company.Drive weekly, monthly and seasonal reporting and analysis and lead discussion on trading actions. Driving the exit strategy of pre-loved rental merchandise to increase revenue and sell-through. Developing merchandising strategies and process improvements including trading reports, sign off structure and improving trend execution collaboratively with Marketing team.Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, finance, logistics and business leadership. Responsible for standardising and improving terms and agreements with brands.Continual awareness of ever evolving circular fashion and rental market through market research and competitor analysis.Oversea stock flow to the warehouse and support intake planning.Manage 1x Buying Coordinator. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Full range build, assortment planning, OTB management and in season trading for Shop by Fit areas(Plus, Tall, Petite & Maternity) as well as Womenswear Non Premium/Non Fast Fashion (Guess, Levis, Ghospell etc).Manage inventory, reorders, promotions and markdowns alongside Merchandiser.Develop and maintaining supplier relationships globally as well as acquiring new brands to support planned growth.In absence of Buyer, assist on Premium area placing buys for brands such as Free… Show more Full range build, assortment planning, OTB management and in season trading for Shop by Fit areas(Plus, Tall, Petite & Maternity) as well as Womenswear Non Premium/Non Fast Fashion (Guess, Levis, Ghospell etc).Manage inventory, reorders, promotions and markdowns alongside Merchandiser.Develop and maintaining supplier relationships globally as well as acquiring new brands to support planned growth.In absence of Buyer, assist on Premium area placing buys for brands such as Free People, C/MEO, Keepsake, Finders Keepers, Tommy Hilfiger and Ted Baker.Monitors industry trends using tools such as WGSN and evaluate competitor landscape. Negotiates favourable terms with brands to support business KPIs including consignment. Attends international buying trips alongside Senior Buyer.Completes weekly trade reports for brand portfolio and takes necessary trading actions. Reviews product images online in terms of styling and suggests new edits/curated pages. Drive alignment between Buying, Supply Chain, Marketing, PR and Content. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Supports buyer with product development in line with OTB, with responsibility for 1 key supplieraccounting for 11% of department supplier mix.Negotiates cost prices to help achieve department margin targets.Explores the best sourcing routes in line with business needs and negotiates best delivery dates (experience in both long and short lead).Ensures department is trading quickly through monitoring daily line print for best and worst sellers ensuring repeat buys, new fabric… Show more Supports buyer with product development in line with OTB, with responsibility for 1 key supplieraccounting for 11% of department supplier mix.Negotiates cost prices to help achieve department margin targets.Explores the best sourcing routes in line with business needs and negotiates best delivery dates (experience in both long and short lead).Ensures department is trading quickly through monitoring daily line print for best and worst sellers ensuring repeat buys, new fabric orders, cancellations or restyles are actioned dependant on performance and business needs.Lab dip/strike off/bulk fabric approvals ensuring in line with company colour palettes and stories. Post sign off, sends order confirmations and subsequently manages the critical path.Manages bi-weekly fit meetings with technologist and ensure fit comments are logged and communicated to suppliers.Commitment management including departments biggest supplier.Present new reactions to senior management in trade meetings and sign off.Conducts thorough competitor shops and trend reports through WGSN as well as monitoring UK/ global brands, blogs and influencers.Regularly visits photo studio to monitor wardrobe samples and provide direction to improve online sales.Work closely with Merchandising to monitor intake, distribution and delivery issues. Show less

Northampton

• Providing support to buyer to achieve successful quarterly NPD packages on BA category worth over $60 million.• Preparation/presentations for range reviews/sign offs with EMEA category leaders.• Preparing best and worst sales data for trade meetings/ presentations for buyer.• Assist with range development across the Beauty Accessories category in line with strategic direction to build credible BA store within key regions including the UK, Poland and Russia.• Developing key… Show more • Providing support to buyer to achieve successful quarterly NPD packages on BA category worth over $60 million.• Preparation/presentations for range reviews/sign offs with EMEA category leaders.• Preparing best and worst sales data for trade meetings/ presentations for buyer.• Assist with range development across the Beauty Accessories category in line with strategic direction to build credible BA store within key regions including the UK, Poland and Russia.• Developing key relationships with members of the commercial team from across EMEA region to ensure products are developed in alignment with specific markets brochure plans.• Responsible for integrating and aligning with matrix stakeholders including Supply Chain, Quality and Commercial Marketing.• Reviewing and monitoring sales data with merchandising team to identify opportunities and manage poor sellers.• Continual monitoring of the competitor landscape and key market trends.• International vendor management from initial briefing & CAD requests through to development, cost negotiation and landing of range on time.• General system support including setting up product profiles, inputting accurate attributes for the creative team, loading supplier agreements and cost approvals.• Sample management Show less

Castle Ashby, Northampton

A self-sought, part-time PR internship specialising in Beauty alongside university studies in which I was offered a full time role.

Ba (Hons), Fashion Marketing, First Class

Activities and Societies: Course representative. Creative course with strong marketing underpinning. Dissertation, graded First Class, was.

A Level, Business (A) English Language (B) & Textiles (B)