Buyer
Landmark group - Max Fashions
Total years of experience :4 years, 11 Months
Currently employed in the Accessories Department, managing a large
portfolio of categories across Handbags, Belts and Beauty Accessories.
• Responsible for analysing and interpreting current sales performance against
forecasts and using these findings to make commercial decisions for the
business;
• Analysing the GCC market and customer profiles, developing regional
strategy based on these needs;
• Managing budgets and open to buy requirements per category to ensure sales
and profit are maximised;
• Developing short and long-term strategic plans for vendor management;
• Researching and shortlisting new potential vendors to align with business
needs;
• Managing and motivating a team through effective performance
management, recognition and development;
• Liaising closely with E-commerce team on E-com Exclusives ranges and
ensure categories are given maximum coverage, across all territories
platforms;
Worked in Homewares and Lifestyle Departments covering product areas
such as Stationary & Paper, Sports, Books, Candles and Home Fragrances.
• Mentored, trained and delegated to a trainee under my supervision;
• Identified international market trends and developed strategies to build
successful ranges whilst keeping within budget and margins;
• Responsible for buying products, including negotiating with suppliers on
prices and building strong relationships;
• Presented full product strategies and ranges to senior management (e.g.
Group Product Director, Trading Director, Head of Buying and Regional
Managers) and responding to any queries;
• Worked closely with merchandising teams to influence and challenge
budgets, space and open to buy allocation;
• Lead weekly trading updates to leadership team on performance of product
ranges;
Analysed and presented reports on new products sales figures weekly to
senior management;
• Liaised with suppliers daily through critical path management and flagged
any potential issues or delays to the Buying Team;
• Responsible for the creation of purchase orders and amendments through
Oracle Software and sample management for all product areas; and
• Prepared weekly reports on market competition, highlighting key prices,
offers and trends
Reacted to range performance to accurately forecast future trading patterns,
maximise opportunity and minimise risks;
• Responsible for stock transfers, mark downs and line projections; while also
producing weekly sales reports for management; and
• Developed relationships with key stakeholders to deliver favourable results.
Prepared Top Sellers Report for Senior Management on a weekly basis;
• Integrated financial sales figures into weekly report for Buying Controller;
• Responsible for creation of purchase orders for multiple departments using
SAP;
• Liaised with domestic and international suppliers to ensure adequate stock;
• Prepared different scenarios for efficient cargo loading for international
shipment; and
• Liaised with suppliers regarding TV advertisements and forecasting orders.
Bachelor Degree of Business Studies (BBS) Major in Marketing and minor in Business Information Management.