Jo Mason Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

In 2009, I was offered a role with Stuart Peters, coordinating the day-to-day management of a portfolio of accounts. My role is to work as the link between the customer and the factory. I project manage the design, development and production for my customers and suppliers, ensuring that sales and forecasts are met for all parties, production commitments and capacities are planned and managed. I am the first point of contact should any party have enquiries, concerns or additional business briefs.I have experience working with high-profile clients both within the UK and overseas including Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, Tescos, Asda (Walmart), Monsoon, Dunnes and Target Australia. During my time in the role, I have successfully delivered best-sellers and other commercially successful products that have appeared in international advertising campaigns. I have sourced new materials and have worked closely with mills and other suppliers to secure unique stock suitable for the development of innovative new product lines to a range of price points. I have led commercial negotiations and have overseen commercial functions associated with account management. My work has allowed me to develop strong networks among international fashion buyers, manufacturers, and fashion retailers.

London, United Kingdom

At Arcadia Group, I managed buying processes under the direction of a Head of Buying, Buying Manager and Head of Merchandising. I contributed at a high level to the selection, development, procurement and merchandising of product in competitive fashion markets.While in the role, I also managed the critical path practices and methodologies, to ensure compliance with procurement plans, technical specifications and retail requirements. I successfully managed the buying of fashion product from individual items through to complete departments, coordinating the integration of new items into product stories and looks. I functioned as a department owner for product categories, and engaged with merchandising team members to plan and present strategy for each season across each product category.