- in charge of selecting, buying all ladies footwear collection ( define the budget allocation, the assortment size, price, negotiate the price)- in charge of sourcing European suppliers ( mainly Portugal, a few of Spain and made in France)- management of 2 assistants

Purchasing all accessories for both brands Etam lingerie and lifestyle- Categories : ready to wear (leather goods, shoes) night (indoor, outdoor slippers & cosmetic bags), lingerie ( sticky bras) and legwear (tights, socks and leggings) assortmentsTurnover per year : 25 million €- Managing 3 assistants and 2 business analysts- Teaming up with a designer to create and purchase the collections- Working with the business analyst team to study the sales and define the strategy of the collection- Technical skills in footwear: Issue of a specifications base to improve the quality level of the accessories range, checking the fitting in every development stage-Sourcing new technical shapes & fabrics : upcycling & recycled materials to launch 100% recycled range- Operational marketing: creating the content for the website and developing packaging brief for the legwear & sticky bras- Setting up the planogram to optimize the profitability

- Purchased and created exclusive designs for indoor slippers and beach shoes collections for grown-ups & kids Turnover per year : 16 million €- Partnerships with main licensing companies in Europe & worldwide: Disney, Nickelodeon, Smiley.- Studied sales evolution & benchmarking reports, defined the main collection strategies - Regular sourcing trips in China and Spain (every 2 months): researched fabrics in local markets, controlled factories, sketched out the collection and negotiated prices in face to face meetings with the suppliers - Picked the sales period calendar and selected the new items to highlight in the promotional leaflets

- Worked alongside a senior product manager to develop lady footwear collection Turnover per year: 38 million €- Released competitor surveys by analyzing the price range, the offering, the distribution channels, the communications- Recommended the new items for the” new in” segment- Negotiated prices - Approved the fitting with the support of technical team- Validated product elements with the designer (material, lab dips, trims)

- Worked alongside a buyer and category manager on a correct range planning in order to balance with a commercial perspective- Analyzed daily sales performance in order to detect best product to re-order- Worked with suppliers to ensure stock requirements commitment and balance intakes- Calculated quantities to buy per product category within a budget framework- Set stock levels to achieve plan sales and margin objectives

*Low- priced, fashion forward french retailer brand * first position in lingerie department then moving to trousers areaMy key responsibilities are:- Support buyer to develop trousers range by analyzing competitor survey and issuing weekly sales report.- Negotiate prices and delivery dates with suppliers and establish order and spec sheet ( check also proforma invoice and original documents )- Approve lab dips and fabric quality , attend fit session, validate production sample and release shipment after QC control- Source new fabrics to develop relationship and grow business opportunities- Oversee the development by driving supplier to respect quality grade and delivery date - Also work with merchandising team to place repeat orders on best sales- Also organize shooting session to publish items picture on commercial website - Also work with communication team to write the company newsletter

*Low -priced, high - street french retailer) household departmentMy key tasks were:- Supported product managers to develop household range by searching new trends, issuing technical sheet and set up quotations- Helped to write specifications and approve final production with QC team- Also checked product description on leaflets before release- Also worked with visual merchandisers to develop merchandising plan

Helped to appeal costumers during sales period

*High-end brand specialized in coats with water-repellent and waterproof fabrics* Internship- Sold the collection to multibrand companies by exhibiting in fashion fair trade such as WHO’S NEXT in Paris- Made orders and invoices; organized the delivery for the customers.- Also appealed more clientele by communicating differently about the brand- Worked on new catalogue concept for the next spring summer collection; created partnerships with fashion bloggers.- Worked on the next collection by selecting new fabrics; proposing new shapes and styles and made collection books.

- Welcomed and advised customers- Merchandised store; managed cash register and received delivery.This job helped to finance my studies.

*low- priced french fashion forward retail chain) -Advised foreign and French customers- Worked on development of Pimkie brand by more targeted sales (attracting more adults over 25)- Merchandised collection; displayed goods in shop windows