After having two amazing boys in a short time I took a break to fully enjoy this positive change in my live.

+ Managed product category KNITS (Knits, Circular Knits, Accessories) to optimize development and production timelines+ Worked cross functional to ensure correct product is delivered in accordance to design, purchasing, technical and quality requirements+ Setting target buying prices to achieve margins+ Lead and managed development team+ Line plan and allocation management+ Managed sourcing plan & development calendar+ Responsible to achieve corporate goals on sustainability+ Reached 93% sustainable materials+ Responsible for final margin result + Launched "G-star Earth Dye" and "G-star most sustainable T-shirt"+ Traveled to source new suppliers & materials

+ Managed product development process for the category KNITS (Knits, Circular Knits, Accessories)+ End to end product development, including sourcing, development, sampling and price negotiation from concept through to bulk delivery+ Lead and managed seven developers+ Sourced sustainable products against corporate goals+ Advised design on material sourcing and development+ Executed material development for whole category+ Allocation management+ Negotiating buying prices+ Sourced new supplier+ Developed the special marketing collections+ Traveled to production locations to guide the development process

+ End to end product development, including sourcing, development, sampling and price negotiation from concept through to sms delivery for product group Knits+ Advised design on technical product level and materials+ Created technical data sheets+ Maintained data is up to date in PLM system+ Ensured in-time sample and bulk delivery+ Managed fitting sessions to develop perfect fits+ Communicated with all internal and external partners to resolve product development issues+ Negotiating buying prices+ Executed yarn development+ Performed market research on materials, branding, fit, quality and sustainability+ Traveled to production locations to guide the development process

+ Development of lingerie and swimwear collection+ Monitoring and maintaining quality level+ Ensured in-time delivery of sms and bulk production+ Traveled to production locations to guide the development process

+ Developed fits for the women, children and underwear collection+ Created size charts+ Communicating with internal and external partners on fit adjustments + Followed latest research on body measurements+ Kept HEMA body measurements up to date on latest research+ Researched and solved textile quality problems+ Conducting laboratorium textile testing+ Advised to customer service on textile quality related customer returns