Led and mentored a merchandising team to achieve company goals. Responsibilities included building supplier relationships, developing customer-focused strategies, analyzing industry trends, and collaborating with design and production teams. Explored partnerships to increase market share, negotiated contracts, managed communications, and handled logistics for timely delivery.Customers: BESTSELLERS (Jack & Jones), Teddy Smith, Lee Cooper, s.Oliver, Fashion Nova, Quicksilver, DC… Show more Led and mentored a merchandising team to achieve company goals. Responsibilities included building supplier relationships, developing customer-focused strategies, analyzing industry trends, and collaborating with design and production teams. Explored partnerships to increase market share, negotiated contracts, managed communications, and handled logistics for timely delivery.Customers: BESTSELLERS (Jack & Jones), Teddy Smith, Lee Cooper, s.Oliver, Fashion Nova, Quicksilver, DC Shoes, Roxy, Element, Billabong, RVCA. Show less

Developed and executed strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on market trends and customer preferences. Built strong supplier relationships, negotiated contracts, and improved supply chain efficiency. Analyzed KPIs and managed bulk orders, collaborating with teams for timely delivery. Optimized inventory management and cultivated client relationships while leading a merchandising team and overseeing strategic planning for the apparel Pick&Pack division.

Provided operational and warehouse intelligence to Beacon's Supply Chain and Marketing teams. Supported inventory management, implemented FIFO, and optimized EDI order packing. Acted as a liaison between Marketing, Merchandising, Pick and Pack, IT, and Operations teams. Developed carton dimensions to enhance container space utilization and reduce transportation costs.

Oversaw quality systems and processes, planning and conducting internal Quality Assurance audits. Managed action plans for quality issues, provided strategic direction, and ensured compliance with statutory requirements and customer standards. Coordinated processes to support the Audit Plan and presented audit findings, monitoring quality and packing effectively.