Arnold Panagiotopoulos Email & Phone Number

Watford, England, United Kingdom

Global fashion Supply Chain infrastructure platform offering solutions to Brands & Retailers:- Design-Led Sourcing- Sourcing as a Service- Brand Management

Global fashion Supply Chain infrastructure platform offering solutions to Brands & Retailers:- Design-Led Sourcing- Sourcing as a Service- Brand Management

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

• I have managed a wide range of product categories including Woven Garments (Shirts, Blouses, Dresses, Skirts, Trousers, Tailored), Denim and Non-Denim Pants, Circular Knits (Underwear, Nightwear), Lingerie, Swimwear.
• I manage a large portfolio. travelling extensively to 13 markets to collaborate with more than 250 Garment & Trims Suppliers and Fabric Mills across Far East and Europe.
• I lead multiple high performing sourcing teams of up to 70 people with 11 direct leader reports.Key Achievements:- Implemented new operating model in a new location- Implemented Test & Repeat or Speed models.

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Accountable for the following portfolio;Outerwear, Activewear, Woven Swimwear, Tailored Suits, Light Woven Shirts, Blouses, Dresses & Bottoms

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Accountable for the following portfolios:Footwear, Accessories, Lingerie/Swimwear, Legwear, Woven Shirts/Blouses/Dresses/Skirts, Non-Denim Bottoms & Juvenile Denim. Continue to manage all Woven Fabrics.

Hong Kong SAR

Fully accountable for the following portfolios:Footwear, Accessories, Lingerie/Swimwear, Legwear, Ladies Tailored Woven Shirts/Blouses/Dresses/Skirts, Non-Denim Bottoms & Juvenile Denim. Assumed responsibility for all Trims & Light Woven Fabrics

Hong Kong SAR

Full accountable for the following portfolios:Footwear, Accessories, Lingerie/Swimwear, Legwear & Woven Shirts/Blouses/Dresses/Skirts

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Düsseldorf Area, Germany

Düsseldorf Area, Germany

Executive Manager responsible for actively managing Global Sourcing & Supply Matrix worldwide for Footwear across all Genders for the European markets. I lead teams of Sourcing & Merchandise Managers across 3 Asian sourcing Hub's.Some achievements include:- Grew the Direct Supplier Matrix in order volume.- Rationalised the Suppliers & Factories, to.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Managed, lead and directed a team of 10 direct sourcing managers and associates to find suitable direct, multi-country vendors both internationally and locally to meet the demands of the various divisions. Developed vendor strategies that delivered on product and quality expectations, as well as the profit margins and on-time delivery performance.

Durban, South Africa

Led a team of 5 buyers to spearhead our entry into the sporting market, collaborating closely with international athletes to develop products tailored to their needs. This partnership was pivotal in elevating our in-house brand to become one of the most prominent names in the South African market today. By meticulously analyzing sales trends and customer.

Johannesburg & Durban, South Africa

• Managed retail spaces up to 3500 sqm with a team of 30-50, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Analyzed product performance, optimized stock levels, and maintained financial oversight.
• Built and managed a database of over 2000 loyal customers, facilitated regular communications.
• Led planning and execution of the Comrades Expo stand and organized 12 road race watering points.
• Collaborated with a professional football team on halftime marketing initiatives, boosting engagement and brand visibility.

Adp - Advanced Leadership Development Programme, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

An advanced leadership course for targeted senior leadership. Credits on the International Babson College Course

Certificate, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, M+2 (2 Years Tertiary Education)

Credits for: - Marketing - Business Strategy - Operations Management - Industrial Relations - Human Resources - Financial Management.

Springbok Head, Wool Classing, Springbok Head In Wool Classing (Highest Achievement)

Matric (Grades 10 - 12), Agriculture, Academic

Activities and Societies: Young Mens Christian Association Leader - Farm Prefect Member - Junior Farmers Association 2nd Rugby Team 1st.

Grades 8 - 10, Academic

Activities and Societies: Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cadets