Developing a strong relationship with existing suppliers to ensure an effective working relationship. Sourcing new, competitive, overseas suppliers as required to meet company needs in terms of margin, product category expertise and delivery. Negotiating commercial terms and manage contracts with new suppliers (mill and factories), ensuring final prices are in line with company margin targets and delivery terms meet the business’ needs, good value for money and high-quality standards.Rolling out Supplier and Confidentiality Agreements to all new suppliers to give security to both parties within the partnership. Conducting regular reviews of commercial terms and processes with existing suppliers and lead negotiations to maintain optimal terms and efficiency. Developing an effective process to measure performance, quality, and compliance for all suppliers and take the lead on resolving underperformance and other production issues.Management of technical QC standards demanded by distribution channels. Developing sourcing reports and documentation to allow all team members transparent view into supplier operations.Leading the Production process and support the product development and design teams in proactively problem-solving quality issues or delays. Working closely with the Product Development Manager and Head of Design to collaboratively develop the company seasonal Critical Path, and take ownership of delivering all production milestones within the CP on time.Actively crossing-cost styles between factories to ensure “right product, right time, right cost” Monitoring delivery dates in line with agreed dates and the critical path, report delivery status to the business as required and work with the Product Supply & Logistics Manager to ensure timely delivery of all shipments.Ensuring all new suppliers conduct regular SEDEX audits and aware of company expectations and collate and maintain annual SEDEX reports.

● Work on the product creation for jewelry & accessories.● Create critical path’s for the jewelry & accessories in line with the overall company timeline andmanage accordingly.● Work closely with Design on Development and realisation of collections.● Work closely with the Merchandising team to achieve best target cost prices and negotiatewith suppliers to find alternative solutions where needed.● Liaise with all suppliers regarding bulk material buying and preparing for production, inaccordance with the Sales/Merchandising pre-planning.● Raising production orders and managing priorities according to Sales/Merchandisingstrategy.● Create and maintain production overviews and updates for each supplier, in accordancewith scheduled delivery dates● Liaise with Operations and Finance team regarding potential delays/changes to thedelivery schedule.● Checking Invoices/Shipping documents to make sure everything is in line withquantities/prices agreed.● Carry out QC checks in order to meet quality standards and work together with the Italianbased teams.● General improvement on processes and procedures.

As a Product Manager for Accessories and Footwear my key role is to overseeing the Merchandising and Product Development team, as well as working closely with the design, buying and sales teams. I am responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritising product and customer requirements for the company, defining the product vision of the brand, and working closely with manufacturing, sales, marketing, and design to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. Ensuring that the product supports the company's overall image, strategy and goals. Overseeing the entire development and production process of the Accessories (Bags and Small Leather Goods) products. Liaising with teams such as product design, quality assurance, commercial, marketing, and manage the sampling and production process with the factories. Watching and reviewing commercial trends to determine the best methods to make the product marketable or profitable to the company.

My role involved supporting the Asian Franchise Partners, to deliver the Vivienne Westwood brand's retail initiatives within their stores as well as being the gatekeeper of retail and buying communications.Strengths and achievements:• Visiting stores and find out effective way to support them and maintain high standards of presentation.• Determinate which stores require renovation and analyse and determinate optimal location for new stores.• Co-work with other departments to maximise company’s business profit and consistently ensuring that Asian franchise partners compliance to company guideline.• Responsible for the organization, editing and distribution of weekly, monthly and seasonal communications to Asian franchise partners whilst ensuring brand consistency and integrity is maintained across all communication channels.• Selecting Asian licenses products for the UK and International market and present them to the head of buying.• To ensure that all partners products requests and queries are monitored and responded to within reasonable timescales.

I worked as part of a dedicated sales team looking after the UK and Far East territory. My job was primarily customer-focused, but also involved product development for the Accessories and supported my sales Manager.Responsibilities:• Sell and present seasonal collections to existing (UK-120; International-20; Asian Franchise-5) and potential clients.• Building relationship with key accounts ensuring long-terms partnerships.• Discussing issues affecting product performance with designer and commercial teams.• Coordinate showroom schedule and clients appointments, ensuring highest possible costumer service, follow through on orders and deliveries.

This was my first retail job, the role helped develop my sales and customer service skills.Strengths and achievements: • Ensuring that the team are offering the best customer service.• Able to supervise a team of 30 and manage day-to-day responsibility.• Attending weekly commercial meeting in head office to discuss the strategy and plan of action for the whole store.• Supporting the Visual Merchandising team to ensure the department looks great visually but also commercially.• Oversee the staff schedule to ensure that tasks are completed throughout the day.