Gemma Goodacre Email & Phone Number

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, Gb

Leeds, England, Gb

In this role my main objectives are to efficiently manage the supply chain functions, implementing and driving continuous improvement strategies across the business. Alongside this I own and drive the ethical and sustainability framework across our supplier and b2b customer base.

Leeds, England, Gb

• The role requires me to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills with the ability to provide cross department mentoring and support to the wider Buying Team. I take responsibility for my teams workload, development and progression. This involves undertaking regular job chats, coaching and working with them to set and review on going SMART objectives.• I have full autonomy over the Buying and development process from concept to delivery. Working to an agreed critical path I ensure that all key touch points with the wider company are met and that deliveries are to schedule.• I have excellent time management skills with the ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks under pressure to meet key critical path deadlines.

Brisbane, California, Us

Working alongside my current role at Sainsburys I am working as an Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot. This role requires me to drive my own business opportunities, actively seeking out new customers to establish a client base upon which I can build my own business.Working both face to face and online with customers I manage my own sales/ marketing and promotions through Pop up shops, Trunk parties and Online via my website (www.stelladot.co.uk/gemmagoodacre), facebook and instagram pages.I love that this role allows me to continue my passion for working closely with fashion and product, whilst at the same time exposing me to more of a sales role which I feel compliments my buying experience well.As the company structure allows me to manage this as my own business I can control my working hours alongside my work and personal life.

My role is to ensure that all customers enjoy a first class shopping experience. I am involved with all store merchandising and developing sales to their full potential. Whilst ensuring all customer queries are handled efficiently, building strong and long term customer relationships to ensure the Store is delivering a high level of service. Trained to the Jaeger standards I support my team whilst also monitoring and evaluating the store KPI and profit and loss reports.

London, Gb

I am responsible for the development, sourcing and delivery of product. Identifying the key design directions and supply strategy for the department, together with setting and implementing our department budget and margin targets for each season and aligning these with the wider companies objectives.I have worked on the following product areas;-Nightwear-Swimwear-Activewear-Leisurewear-Jersey BottomsFrequently travel to India, Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong, Turkey.

London, Gb

I have worked on the following areas:-Casual wovens department. Directly responsible for Tops, Dresses and SkirtsI regularly travelled to Turkey and India. I was promoted from this role to a Buyer.

London, Gb

I have worked on the following product areas:-Formal wear-Outerwear-Footwear-Slippers-Nightwear-Underwear-Accessories.Travelled to Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Shanghai.I was promoted from this role to Junior Buyer.

London, Gb

I have worked on the following product areas:-Sleepwear-Underwear-SlippersI left this role to progress my career to Assistant Buyer level with Sainsbury’s.

Fashion Design Ba (Hons)

Art Foundation (Diploma), Art And Design