Director of Fashion | Group Brand Manager | Category Head Merchandise Buying Planning Control | Chief Operations Officer | Head of Administration | Administration Manager

Hands-on Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with expertise in :1- Delivering the best quality of patient care.2-Leadership while creating a positive and productive culture.3-Setting standards for operational excellence.4-Hire and retain qualified staff, training and development.5-Implement clinical procedure and policy, safeguard required compliance with state regulations as well as hospital policies.6-Develop public relations with external… Show more Hands-on Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with expertise in :1- Delivering the best quality of patient care.2-Leadership while creating a positive and productive culture.3-Setting standards for operational excellence.4-Hire and retain qualified staff, training and development.5-Implement clinical procedure and policy, safeguard required compliance with state regulations as well as hospital policies.6-Develop public relations with external stakeholders and organizations, including the medical community, referring physicians, and the media.7-Deliver strong financial performance.8-Industrial Sector business development. Show less

PROFILE:A Senior Retail Fashion Brand Manager with 20+ years of experience and strong focus on Retail Buying, Merchandising and Strategic Planning. My objective in my role is to add commercial value to your business.SUMMARY:Experienced Fashion Industry professional with Cumulative years of international brand management / buying experience and insights. Delivering results, producing high-impact returns and increase customer outreach with cost-centric solutions. Heading the… Show more PROFILE:A Senior Retail Fashion Brand Manager with 20+ years of experience and strong focus on Retail Buying, Merchandising and Strategic Planning. My objective in my role is to add commercial value to your business.SUMMARY:Experienced Fashion Industry professional with Cumulative years of international brand management / buying experience and insights. Delivering results, producing high-impact returns and increase customer outreach with cost-centric solutions. Heading the Commercial Business Development and Expansion of International Fashion Labels for Garments/Apparel, Luggage and Lifestyle Accessories as well as Own Brands/Private Label Introductions.CORE COMPETANCIES - STRATEGIC•Business Strategy Planning•Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment•International Sourcing and Business Development (North & South America, Europe and Asia)•Buying and Merchandise Planning•Financial Planning & Budgeting•System and Process DevelopmentCORE COMPETANCIES - KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE•Commercial Awareness•Trend and Market Focused•Multi-Category Business Building•Brand Portfolio Expansion•Private Label Development•Leading and directing teamsKey Functions and Skills:Building and maintaining successful relationships across a broad network of brands, retail partners, industry influencers, creative partners and agencies. International Label Acquisition focused Brand/Relationship management. Merchandise Control (Budgeting, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Margin Management), Private Brand Engineering and Development, Drive Sales, Maximizing Shareholder Return on Investment (Profit & Assets), Develop and Implement Business Strategies, Identify Key Performance Measures, Set Operational Directions, Lead Retail Team to drive business results, building winning culture, Supply Chain ManagementProduct Area: Ready-made Apparel (Outerwear and Innerwear) Men’s, Children and Ladies; Footwear, Luggage and Travel; Lifestyle Accessories Show less

Key Function Areas - Management :Champion the Lead, Sourcing, Buying, Marketing, Sales and Development of International Fashion Labels. •Drive the strategy for multi-categories within several brand portfolios. •Business planning covering all areas of the supply chain. •Drive all decision making throughout the merchandise planning process including: -Top down / Bottom Up Analysis -Qualitative / Quantitative Analysis -Merchandise Mix -Target… Show more Key Function Areas - Management :Champion the Lead, Sourcing, Buying, Marketing, Sales and Development of International Fashion Labels. •Drive the strategy for multi-categories within several brand portfolios. •Business planning covering all areas of the supply chain. •Drive all decision making throughout the merchandise planning process including: -Top down / Bottom Up Analysis -Qualitative / Quantitative Analysis -Merchandise Mix -Target Customer Base -Target Price Mix -Store Plan & Mix -Outlining buying goals and objectives. •Cost Predictions and implications. •Inventory Depreciation and Appreciation Control. •Markdown and Shrinkage impact. •In-Store Markdown, Promotions, Marketing. •Pricing and Margins. •Open to Buy Plans and Buying Budgets. •Sales commissions and bonus planning, distribution.Job Portfolio - Marketing & Sales •Conduct research on market conditions and consumer demands in local, regional, national and international markets to set sales and pricing levels of goods. •Establish and implement effective sales strategies and support marketing plans for both vendors and buyers. •Develop market at the local, national and international levels. •Present global marketing opportunities to company by finding buyers for their products.Product Area: Ready-made Apparel (Outerwear and Innerwear) Men’s, Children and Ladies; Footwear, Luggage and Travel; Lifestyle Accessories Show less

Champion the Lead, Sourcing, Buying, Marketing, Sales and Development of Multi-Brands and Private Labels.Key Function Areas - Management :•Implement strategy for multi-categories within several brand portfolios.• Merchandise Control (Budgeting, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Margin Management)• Private Brand Engineering and Development• Drive Sales, Promotions, Marketing Campaigns• Maximizing Shareholder Return on Investment (Profit & Assets)•Drawing up Annual… Show more Champion the Lead, Sourcing, Buying, Marketing, Sales and Development of Multi-Brands and Private Labels.Key Function Areas - Management :•Implement strategy for multi-categories within several brand portfolios.• Merchandise Control (Budgeting, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Margin Management)• Private Brand Engineering and Development• Drive Sales, Promotions, Marketing Campaigns• Maximizing Shareholder Return on Investment (Profit & Assets)•Drawing up Annual Marketing Plans• Identify Key Performance Measures• Set Operational Directions• Lead Team of Category Buyers• Identify Key Performance Measures• Building winning culture•Merchandise Mix Planning•Category management•Product Launch/ Promotions Planning & implementing, Marketing•Leading Cross functional operations• Supply Chain Management Show less

•Driving Sales and Profits• Merchandise Control (Budgeting, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Margin Management)•Implement buying strategy for multi-categories within several brand portfolios• Private Brand Engineering and Development• Create Promotions and Marketing Campaigns• Maximizing Shareholder Return on Investment (Profit & Assets)•Drawing up Annual Marketing Plans• Identify Key Performance Measures• Set Operational Directions• Lead Team of Category… Show more •Driving Sales and Profits• Merchandise Control (Budgeting, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Margin Management)•Implement buying strategy for multi-categories within several brand portfolios• Private Brand Engineering and Development• Create Promotions and Marketing Campaigns• Maximizing Shareholder Return on Investment (Profit & Assets)•Drawing up Annual Marketing Plans• Identify Key Performance Measures• Set Operational Directions• Lead Team of Category Buyers• Identify Key Performance Measures• Building winning culture•Merchandise Mix Planning•Category management•Product Launch/ Promotions Planning & implementing, Marketing•Leading Cross functional operations•Supply Chain (Retail Stores, Sales teams, Cross departmental buyers, Local and International Vendors and Brand Host Company, Distribution and Logistics Teams)•Product Sampling•Micromanage Stock and Sales Performance•Category Analysis•SKU Analysis•Brand Analysis•Budgeting, Sales Forecast and OTB•Markdown Plans•Vendor performance and Profitability•Gross Profit and GMROI•Profit and Revenue Analysis-Top Sellers-Managing Colour, Size Matrix- Making recommendations to increase profits, reduce profit inertia- Create optimal markdown plans•Extensive Travel Experience (Buying Trips, Trade Fairs)•Cost Analysis and Budgeting•Communications Show less

•Retail Sales Development•Category management•Store planograms•Merchandising•Product Launch/ Promotionsplanning/implementing•Marketing•Creating teams/training/development•Drawing up Annual Marketing Plans•Distribution Management•Leading Cross functional operations