Oversaw both Studio and Contemporary Departments encompassing 130 brands across both business models- Boutique and Trunkshow

Studio and Contemporary departments

Owner and founder of online store MARKT MARCHE. Womens ecommerce store selling clothing and accessories with a focus on bringing Australian designers to the European market.

Responsible for the mens and womens accessories assortment including bags, small leather goods, belts and soft accessories for the Calvin Klein European Outlet retail stores. Also responsible for the mens and womens licenced categories assortment including shoes, socks, fragrance and watches or the Calvin Klein European Outlet retail stores.• Create balanced and commercial assortments for all mens and womens accessories categories based on sales information and market needs… Show more Responsible for the mens and womens accessories assortment including bags, small leather goods, belts and soft accessories for the Calvin Klein European Outlet retail stores. Also responsible for the mens and womens licenced categories assortment including shoes, socks, fragrance and watches or the Calvin Klein European Outlet retail stores.• Create balanced and commercial assortments for all mens and womens accessories categories based on sales information and market needs • Present collection to markets all European markets • Analyse categories and make decisions in regards to stock needs and sale timings• Manage the licencing agreements within the outlet business by allocating and raising purchase orders as well as constant communication with vendors to optimise replenishment and sales performance• Produce weekly sales reports for management that include detailed analysis on performance at store and product level• Produce seasonal selling reports and presentations to aid in facilitating next season collections• Manage Merchandise Assistant Show less

Support the Merchandising Director in all aspects of the European Outlet business in 14 countries across 48 locations. • Manage the licencing agreements within the outlet business, including watches, fragrance and socks by allocating and raising purchase orders as well as constant communication with vendors to optimise replenishment and sales performance• Produce weekly sales reports for management that include detailed analysis on performance at store and product level• Conduct… Show more Support the Merchandising Director in all aspects of the European Outlet business in 14 countries across 48 locations. • Manage the licencing agreements within the outlet business, including watches, fragrance and socks by allocating and raising purchase orders as well as constant communication with vendors to optimise replenishment and sales performance• Produce weekly sales reports for management that include detailed analysis on performance at store and product level• Conduct competitor analysis quarterly both in store and online by examining pricing strategies, product offerings and visual merchandising• Build and maintain vendor relationships through daily communication regarding production time lines, sample reviews and any other ad hoc requests• Managing the sample process including tagging and recording when products are received and dispatched as well as gathering and ordering items in urgent matter when needed• Aid in putting together seasonal collections with Merchandising Director for both men's and women's accessories as well as me's and women's apparel by producing sales reports, gathering and organising samples and providing insight-driven recommendations Show less

Assist the Business Shirts and Ties Senior Buyer with all facets of the buying process with 6 major shirting brands and over 10 tie brands including international brands in over 37 stores. • Manage supplier relationships with major brands • Partner with Sales Managers to deliver performance ambitions • Assist with the product selection each season including providing assortment plans • Maintain awareness of current menswear and career wear trends as well as competitor… Show more Assist the Business Shirts and Ties Senior Buyer with all facets of the buying process with 6 major shirting brands and over 10 tie brands including international brands in over 37 stores. • Manage supplier relationships with major brands • Partner with Sales Managers to deliver performance ambitions • Assist with the product selection each season including providing assortment plans • Maintain awareness of current menswear and career wear trends as well as competitor analysis• Work with Planning Manager to manage product margins, sales, budgets, clearance plans & OTB• Sales analysis by creating sell thru reports, sales and stock position reports and pre-clearance and post-seasonal analysis• Stock allocation and inventory management on a monthly basis through in season order drops• Selection of seasonal print and digital advertising through to completion• Negotiate, create and collate seasonal rebates and subsidies with suppliers• Track monthly deliveries into over 37 stores• Liaise with international brands and agents on all import logistics and purchasing
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