Sarah Chicken Email & Phone Number

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Heading up the Apparel team - leading a team of 10 across product management and product development.• Team management and long-term planning - increased head account across the whole team. Reviewed skillset and created several promotions within my team. • Created and launched a new Women's category - range building and gaining buy in from retailers.• Reviewing go to market strategies - made the SMU calendar more efficient allowing more time when needed. Restructured the SMU request process, balancing projects in a timely way. • Product lifecycle management - maximising SKU efficiencies, investing more SKUs where applicable. • Quick to market - recognising opportunities and ensuring ranges are launched at the right time. • External agency management – on-boarding, budgeting, training and planning. • Ability to tackle marketplace challenges head on. Level-headed under pressure -strong leadership skills and can steer my team into solving all issues.

London, England, United Kingdom

Managing the product line of Mainline Mens, Womens, Kids - working cross functionally with design, development and Lacoste HQ to deliver a range of around 800 SKUs.Line manage a team of four across mens, womens, kids and SMU.Manage the full SMU program of 300 SKUs - working with global sales team, design, development and Lacoste HQ.Collab product line management - coordinating program with design, development, supply chain and Lacoste HQ.

Collab management - coordinate whole program with design, development, planning & analysis, supply chain and Lacoste HQ to ensure all deadlines are met. SMU account management - work closely with key account teams globally to deliver projects that answer to the briefs whilst keeping to brand values. Line manage two direct reports and empower them to grow and develop within the business.

London, United Kingdom

Promoted March 2019.

London, United Kingdom

Management of all SMU programs including JD Sports, Courir, Snipes.Leading a small agile SMU team to deliver multiple projects on several calendars on time. Created and managed all critical paths for multiple projects within SMU.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing the line of 300 SCOs in Mens Casual. Created and presented briefs to design and development.Go to market presentations.

London, United Kingdom

Reporting into the buyer and working with Far East and Near East suppliers I sourced, developed and delivered seasonal ranges. Supported the Buyer and travelled to Near East suppliers to select and develop styles for the OTB range.Managed critical path and challenged suppliers on production and deliveries.

Bayern, Germany

During my time at Puma, I was responsible for the fabric and trims sourcing and development for Sports Lifestyle, covering Menswear, Womenswear, Childrenswear and Outerwear.

London, United Kingdom

After a successful one year placement during University, I was offered a permanent position after my studies.