Dominique Kavanagh Email & Phone Number

Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Kitchen & Dining

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Zilingo is a global sourcing solution connecting all players in the supply chain from farm to closet, we provide technology to factories and fabric mills to drive efficiencies, leading to more competitive pricing, geographic diversity, transparency & sustainability. With sourcing partners in 17 countries including India, China, Bangladesh, Indonesia & Cambodia.- Part of the founding Australian team, we set up the first developed market for B2B sourcing, Fintech & private label. - Building and executing the B2B sourcing strategy, aligning this with the goals/lessons learnt from SEA & executing this into Zilingo’s first development market. - Heading up the brand acquisition for B2B. Working with the retailers and finding a solution eg: lower target costs, reducing MOQ, sustainability or geographical diversity - Leading the negotiations for retailers acquired & managing these relationships.

Berlin Area, Germany

Zalando is Europe's largest eCommerce fashion site, mixing popular British High Street brands with high-end designers & fresh, independent labels. With Europe’s largest selection of clothing, accessories & shoes shipping to 17 European markets. Zalando's HQ is located in Berlin with 5000 employees and over 10000 worldwide.- Management of a multi-million Euro buyer-ship responsible across multiple categories, a portfolio consisting of such brands as Liebeskind, Calvin Klein, Swatch, Ted Baker, Massimo Dutti, Ray-Ban, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana. - Responsible for meeting seasonal sales, profit, and intake targets. - Brand acquisition - continual acquisition, pitches, and negotiations to new brands to keep my portfolio relevant and desirable. - Negotiations of terms for new and current brands in my portfolio, ensuring I exceed my profit financial targets. - Building strategic plans for the category and working closely with brands to ensure budgets & plans are exceeded. Executing the strategic plan across multiple markets across Europe.

London, United Kingdom

The MySale Group is a leading online retailer with established flash sales sites in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia and the United Kingdom with over 25 million members. - Management of portfolio for our 16 online only member clubs across 9 countries. - Responsible for meeting weekly and seasonal targets.- Negotiations of terms for new and current brands in my portfolio.- Brand acquisition to grow my category with huge potential in untapped markets in the UK & Asia. - Lead, manage & mentor-ship of four direct reports.

Sydney, Australia

THE ICONIC is the leading online fashion & sports retailer in Australia & NZ. Embedded in technology & customer experience. Accessories specialist, I have worked across branded & product development for both Women's & Men's Accessories and also responsible for the buyer-ship for Lingerie.- Management of the Women's Accessories team, multi-million dollar OTB with 70+ brands across multiple categories.- Collaborative work with Category Manager on strategic plans & seasonal budgeting. - Brand Acquisition, continual acquisition, pitches, and negotiations to new brands to keep my portfolio relevant and desirable.- Negotiations of terms for new and current brands in my portfolio, ensuring I exceed my profit financial targets.- Identify business opportunities and risks in-season/postseason through weekly trade meetings and seasonal SWOT. - Management of OTB through seasonal ranging, in-season replenishment, and markdowns to achieve set sales, profit, and stock budgets. www.theiconic.com.au

Sydney Austra

Assistant Buyer for Women's Accessories branded and product development. I was employed under Rocket Internet part of the original team of THE ICONIC start up venture. - Performance analysis and preparation of seasonal buys.- Preparation of sales reporting and analysis for weekly trade meetings.- Weekly replenishment and markdowns.- Supplier relationships communication with deliveries, stock management, phasing, discounts and cancellations.- Seasonal analysis and presentation of season SWOT.- Season trend forecasting- Developing and proposing marketing initiatives to drive the business through EDM or social channels.

Sydney, Australia

Buyers Assistant for fast fashion Accessories I worked on product development for jewellery, handbags & softs for 130 doors across Australia and New Zealand.- Provided assistance on range presentations, stock control, approvals, and sample management.- Negotiating with suppliers to reach set margin, development & quality control.- VM and store layout guidelines to drive sales optimum sales- Management of critical path which involved the creation of purchase orders, managing deliveries and store outlay.- Trend forecasting- Communication with 130 doorshttp://www.strandbags.com.au/