- Working in close partnership with the CEO and Brand Director to ensure the achievement of all financial objectives through the developing and implementation of effective buying strategies - Devising, establishing and efficiently executing a strategy to deliver a range of garments and subsequently meet revenue targets whilst closely monitoring P&L performance - Overseeing the design team for each season to optimise the balance between commercial & new pieces -… Show more - Working in close partnership with the CEO and Brand Director to ensure the achievement of all financial objectives through the developing and implementation of effective buying strategies - Devising, establishing and efficiently executing a strategy to deliver a range of garments and subsequently meet revenue targets whilst closely monitoring P&L performance - Overseeing the design team for each season to optimise the balance between commercial & new pieces - Coordinating product selection with buyers to secure sign off in order to meet organisational objectives - Ensuring the setting, sign off and achievement of a robust business supplier strategy - Leading and managing the buying team, creating an environment of high motivation, positive engagement and providing the support required to ensure the delivery of optimal performance - Managing brand trading meetings to consider repeats, re-styles, cancellations and sign off - Maintaining a comprehensive and up to date knowledge of international and UK competitor shopping patterns and activities to anticipate new trends prior to their emergence - Organising and attending regular customer focus groups to maintain a feel for customer opinions Key Achievements:- Established new buying and design teams and redefined and improved processes to enhance efficiency - Delivered a revamped SS14 range with the merchandising team and redefined JV’s place in the market - Significantly increased revenue by 21% and LFL profits by 25% in 2014 - Boosted revenue by 8% and LFL profits 11% in 2015 with 2016 currently up 50% LFL with profit up 78%- Successfully introduced the brand into the Dubai and Kuwait market, JLP and HOF through outstanding sales performance and range improvement - Identified and brought in shorter lead times suppliers to speed up order turnaround and enable a faster brand reaction to trends Show less

- Overseeing the day to day running of the business and ensuring the achievement of all operational and financial objectives - Coordinating the on time delivery of products in line with the highest quality standards whilst maximising cost efficiency - Devising a half yearly business plan to support the corporate business plan, including sales, mark down, intake margin and a calendar of promotional activities - Arranging sourcing and buying trips to coincide with the… Show more - Overseeing the day to day running of the business and ensuring the achievement of all operational and financial objectives - Coordinating the on time delivery of products in line with the highest quality standards whilst maximising cost efficiency - Devising a half yearly business plan to support the corporate business plan, including sales, mark down, intake margin and a calendar of promotional activities - Arranging sourcing and buying trips to coincide with the buying process to optimise efficiency - Working with the Merchandising Director to set and ensure the achievement of sales targets - Ensuring the sourcing, development and purchase of a commercial and desirable range in line with brand directive - Planning promotional activities in such a way as to maximise sales potential - Using sales and performance information to steer the team, to maximise opportunities and minimise the risk of poor performing trends - Implementing a robust critical path to ensure always on time stock ordering and delivery - Providing guidance to buyers/designers to build ranges and develop departmental strategies - Leading teams via smart objective setting, personnel development plans and feedback Key Achievements:- Transformed the underperforming Alexon brand from one making the biggest loss within the group to one making a considerable profit as an Ecom retailer - Generated revenue through identifying a market niche and devising and implementing a robust strategy - Created a high performing new buying/design team along with efficient new processes and a calendar to facilitate the buying circle process - Increased Spring/Summer 2011 sales half by 14% LFL with profit up by 25% LFL - Slashed M/D by 22% and terminal by 4% whilst speeding up product turning by 30 weeks - Increased 2012 revenue for Spring/Summer & Autumn/Winter by 2% despite challenging conditions - Re-introduced the brand into Debenhams and John Lewis, HOF along with web outlets Show less

- Responsible for developing and buying the casual jersey range, comprising circa 40% of the total Ladieswear mix and 20% of the total for Peacocks; approximately £60m and 1000 options - Reporting to Head of Buying with responsibility for managing the buyers, creating an culture of high motivation and providing support to ensure the optimal performance - Leading range reviews and design meetings to coordinate Buyer and Designer activity in the absence of Head of Buying and in… Show more - Responsible for developing and buying the casual jersey range, comprising circa 40% of the total Ladieswear mix and 20% of the total for Peacocks; approximately £60m and 1000 options - Reporting to Head of Buying with responsibility for managing the buyers, creating an culture of high motivation and providing support to ensure the optimal performance - Leading range reviews and design meetings to coordinate Buyer and Designer activity in the absence of Head of Buying and in conjunction with them when present - Holding and proactively contributing to weekly buyers meetings to ensure uniform deadlines for all staff - Playing a vital role in strategy meetings to ensure delivery of the correct message to all teams - Presenting new reactions to the Board of Directors in absence of the Head of Buying- Sourcing new design direction and gaining inspiration from other global cities, including New York, LA, Miami, Tokyo, Barcelona, Paris, Florence and Hong Kong Key Achievements:- Significantly reduced lead times for the casual jersey range from all countries of origin and implemented colour up dates for greater flexibility- Increased margin by 3.1% on FP stock, the highest Ladieswear margin, by introducing new suppliers - Grew sales in year one from £31m to £40.3m and slashed markdown cost by 1.8% on the year - Recognised that the casual jersey would not be a key trend in Spring/Summer 2008 compared to the previous year and anticipated this by planned a decrease in sales in the strategy meeting - Improved sales by £4m on the previous year, further reduced markdown percentage 0.5% with the in store margin growing by 1.2% - Delivered effective training and mentoring to an Assistant Buyer and oversaw their progression into a Junior Buyer as well as a jersey Junior Buyer into a Buyer Show less