• Responsible for driving the Accessories Replenishment business through global forecast management, controlled inventory management, actionable reporting and insightful commercial analysis• Managing the replenishment business for Accessories across Ladies and Men’s. A business that accounts for 50% of total Accessories sales and consists of 180 options seasonally• Working alongside the divisional planning and merchant teams and the regional planning teams to manage the product life… Show more • Responsible for driving the Accessories Replenishment business through global forecast management, controlled inventory management, actionable reporting and insightful commercial analysis• Managing the replenishment business for Accessories across Ladies and Men’s. A business that accounts for 50% of total Accessories sales and consists of 180 options seasonally• Working alongside the divisional planning and merchant teams and the regional planning teams to manage the product life cycle for replenishment styles to ensure that they meet business needs and continue to drive the business• Forecasting sales and stock requirements globally for the key commercial drivers within Accessories• Managing the monthly buy cycle and subsequent re-forecasts. Working alongside the regions to determine the right levels of procurement by month. Managing the relationship with sourcing to ensure on time deliveries• Working alongside key vendors to ensure the appropriate flow of raw materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain to regional hubs• Consulting with Regional Directors to ensure appropriate sales forecasts for the retail and digital business globally• Responsible for stock projections at each stage of the supply chain to support the regional sales forecasts and required stock levels• Managing and responsible for determining central stock to support regions on key drivers where required• Responsible for reporting and analysis on key metrics for replenishment. Identifying trends on replenishment styles and identifying where new styles are required, old ones to be exited• Providing a cross functional point of contact for the regional teams to offer support and advice where required Show less

• Responsible for planning and trading Menswear, Leather and Hard Products within UK, USA, Dubai and France• Working alongside the country managers to ensure maximum availability and profitability• Building, managing and presenting the WSSI by category for both outlet and retail stores, and implementing forecasting and forward planning at the start of each month• Providing detailed analysis at SKU, category, country and global level• Managing stock into sale and pricing within… Show more • Responsible for planning and trading Menswear, Leather and Hard Products within UK, USA, Dubai and France• Working alongside the country managers to ensure maximum availability and profitability• Building, managing and presenting the WSSI by category for both outlet and retail stores, and implementing forecasting and forward planning at the start of each month• Providing detailed analysis at SKU, category, country and global level• Managing stock into sale and pricing within each of the countries• Proposing discontinuations for all departments• Working closely with both retail and outlet stores and providing a point of contact for any queries that may arise• Working alongside the product teams to ensure that a suitable catalogue is selected and that intake supports demand• Proposing cancellations on future orders if we have sufficient stock in the business• Forecasting sales and stock requirements for new season products within my countries• Liaising with the marketing teams to ensure the relevant styles are chosen for Key Looks• Liaising with designers to ensure the bestsellers are supported in the new seasons and worst sellers are not repeated• Supervising and supporting MAA to create end of season reports• Working closely with the East merchandising team to rebalance stock as required• Maintaining and tracking sell through on seasonal menswear • Maintaining OTB for each of the countries• Working closely with the IT team to develop and improve our reporting systems (M3 and Cognos)• Managing an MAA• Reporting into the Merchandise Director on a daily basis providing detail on sales and performance within each country• Deputizing for Merchandiser in her absence during work trips and personal holidays Show less

Responsible for turning a failing account into a profitable one using a new centralised form of merchandising, which if success could change the way M&S operates internationallyResponsible for planning, buying and trading 6 depts within Womens Casualwear across 49 stores in Czech, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia and PolandWorking alongside the International Buyers and the UK Merchandising team to select an appropriate catalogueManage the Operating Plan and set budgets for the Casualwear… Show more Responsible for turning a failing account into a profitable one using a new centralised form of merchandising, which if success could change the way M&S operates internationallyResponsible for planning, buying and trading 6 depts within Womens Casualwear across 49 stores in Czech, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia and PolandWorking alongside the International Buyers and the UK Merchandising team to select an appropriate catalogueManage the Operating Plan and set budgets for the Casualwear departments at the beginning of each financial year and seasonManage the WSSI and ManSum for each dept and implement forecasting and forward estimating at the beginning of each seasonWork alongside the in-country traders to ensure that we are achieving the highest level of profitability within the countriesMaintaining OTB for each of the countriesManaging stock into sale, promotions and pricing within each of the countriesVisiting the countries quarterly in order to gain a thorough understanding of the markets and complete lessons learnt prior to buyingManaging an MAA and allocatorReporting into the Trading Director on a weekly basis t0 feedback on sales and performance across Casualwear Show less

Responsible for planning, buying and trading 2 depts., Jewellery and the new brand Indigo. Until the introduction of Indigo for Spr12 I was responsible for Knitwear, one of the biggest volume and money taking depts. for M&SPlanning category mix within the depts. to ensure a suitable offer for each accountSelecting product for both JVs and Subs to ensure a commercial category mix for both depts.Tracking deliveries via the UK as well as via the Hub. Liaising with suppliers and… Show more Responsible for planning, buying and trading 2 depts., Jewellery and the new brand Indigo. Until the introduction of Indigo for Spr12 I was responsible for Knitwear, one of the biggest volume and money taking depts. for M&SPlanning category mix within the depts. to ensure a suitable offer for each accountSelecting product for both JVs and Subs to ensure a commercial category mix for both depts.Tracking deliveries via the UK as well as via the Hub. Liaising with suppliers and making sure that we achieve the best dates and availability possibleManaging the Direct Delivery process via SAP and EditrackMaintaining OTB for the JV and Sub accountsManaging MAAs during the allocation of stock via the UKAt the end of the season preparing Lessons LearntProviding the JVs and Subs, as well as the UK Buying Team, with seasonal analysis. This includes Colour and Size analysisManage the WSSI for each dept and implement forecasting at the beginning of each seasonProvide a point of contact for each of the JVs, Subs and Franchise accounts Show less

Supporting the GM Space Manager by providing accurate information to assist him with providing the BU with a space, ways and sales floor capacity framework Developing a space plan including ways and sales floor guidance to help depts buy the correct requirement of stock for each season and major eventsLiasing with the BU Planner, Retail Team, Head of Merchandising and Merchandising teams in commercial decision makingWorking closely with the Simply Food stores and SF Regional… Show more Supporting the GM Space Manager by providing accurate information to assist him with providing the BU with a space, ways and sales floor capacity framework Developing a space plan including ways and sales floor guidance to help depts buy the correct requirement of stock for each season and major eventsLiasing with the BU Planner, Retail Team, Head of Merchandising and Merchandising teams in commercial decision makingWorking closely with the Simply Food stores and SF Regional Managers to implement a cataloguing system to provide consistency and improve availability across the whole SOC. Providing a grading structure to best exploit store strengths, and a ways plan with range guidance to ensure that the right product mix is achieved within each storeReviewing store space and catalogue performance by Phase to make any necessary adjustments to ensure full optimisation of salesWorking alongside the Space Manager to implement trials such as the Conurbation Trial in IrelandManaging the delivery of BU grading, linear & ways summary and catalogue intentions to stores via MSWAnswering store space and cataloguing queries, and visiting stores where necessary to better understand any opportunitiesBuilding an Optimisation Table to enable us, alongside the depts, to look at a single or selection of T numbers to help optimise sales by ensuring the right product mix in each store Show less

Analysing historical and current sales performance by dept to assist the Cataloguing Manager with the development of a cataloguing plan for WomenswearAccurately monitoring total footage and number of ways for Womenswear and by SOC withinAnalysing catalogue performance for Womenswear by grade and across SOC, ensuring that the right stock is in the right placeMonitoring fulfillment of ways against set Ways Plan by dept and SOC prior to and after launch. Publish information to Head of… Show more Analysing historical and current sales performance by dept to assist the Cataloguing Manager with the development of a cataloguing plan for WomenswearAccurately monitoring total footage and number of ways for Womenswear and by SOC withinAnalysing catalogue performance for Womenswear by grade and across SOC, ensuring that the right stock is in the right placeMonitoring fulfillment of ways against set Ways Plan by dept and SOC prior to and after launch. Publish information to Head of Retail and Head of PlanningVisiting stores to review catalogues, making changes where necessary based performance, profile and local competitionManaging the delivery of standardised cataloguing documentation to stores, including Catalogue Intentions and Linear & Ways SummaryDesigning and building individual catalogues for London stores based on profile, affluence, location and size. Using commercial skills and understanding of RPF alongside the store profiles to capitalise on opportunities. All stores saw an uplift as a result of a handpicked catalogueDeputising for the Catalogue Manager in her absence. Attending management meetings and ensuring that the team are fully updated on tasks in handAllocator (Womenswear Show less