Philippe Lequeux Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

Canary Wharf

Sterling OBS Desk

Manchester, United Kingdom

• Assisted in putting together the AW14 & SS15 Range for Guinness, Rugby & Help For Heroes- Including Comp Shops, Buying Trips & the development of products through CAD and Primary Research• Extensive use of Microsoft Excel to retrieve current & historic sales data base by product, colour, price, page take & space analysis using weekly RVS.• Sourcing new products and provide inspiration in the development of new ranges• Maintaining up-to-date market awareness to detect potential products in accordance with our customer’s buying habits• Assisted in putting together financial packs for the End of Phase/Season review- including Ranking Sheets.• Answering all supplier queries promptly and accurately to help shorten lead times and prevent shipment delays. • Involvement in presenting new ranges to the board of directors by presenting the AW14 Rugby range.• Keeping buyer fully informed of any supplier developments likely to adversely affect the agreed terms of trade e.g. delivery dates, price and quality of product • Preparation of appropriate paperwork and samples for the Far East Trip such as Product Brief Sheets, Specs and garments within the range. • Liaising with the Guinness Licensor in LA, ensuring all garments follow the regulations set. This included UK based meetings to present our SS14 range for production approval. This involved • Lab Dip Approvals- Including Liaising with Suppliers to ensure all samples are delivered on schedule for Sign off Meetings & other formal presentations • The use of purchase sheets to cross check all products details before approving catalogue descriptions and images.• Responsible for the filing of excess samples into appropriate storage units in an organised manor to ensure ease of accessibility if needed for reference

Bachelor’S Degree, Business With International Management, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: SnowSports Rugby

Business With International Management

High School, A/B/B

Activities and Societies: Rugby First XV