Merchandise and planning manager Ted Baker

Department finance and product strategy and implementation.Manage the development of merch plansDevelopment of 9 team members – Performance and CultureDeveloped a new graduate program.Developed new range review processes.Drive weekly trader mindset with the team.Oversee the adjustment of merch plans based on trade.Collaborate with VM to strategically represent product in storeDrive strategic promotions to increase market share.Develop clearance strategies to maintain stock levels.

Department fininance and product strategy and implementation.Manage the development of merchandise plans.Development of team – Performance and CultureSetting and achieving sales and stock targets.Manage area across buying, design, QC, and planning.Product sourcing internationally and localMaintained supplier and HO department relationships.Supplier negotiation (Rebate, economies of scale etc)Develop clearance strategies to maintain stock levels

Develop and implement the FTW fin and merch strategy.Develop annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly plans.Develop preseason plans to derive purchase quantity.Manage forecast to anticipate changes in core product.Develop fashion item monthly flows for balanced range.Manage weekly performance and react to trade.Leading and training merchandise plannersOn key projects for IT and process improvement

Trainee Planner Equipment 2008, promoted to Planner in FTW February 2009 Responsible for budget allocation based on historical figures and other factors such as trends, seasonal times of the year etc Post seasonal review and strategy sessionsPlanning monthly intakes from suppliers (Local and international) using the Arthur planning system, and ensuring that we don’t overspend on our budgetsPlanning by trademark on the Arthur planning system. i.e. I plan Old Khaki, Cape Union Mart and Poetry separatelyCo-ordinating promotions to manage stock levels and strategically to draw feet when necessaryRange selection. Stock management and reacting to poor and good performance based on various factors using reports such as Clearance %, stock turn. Etc.