Neelufer Patel

Monitor stakeholder performance & re-negotiate deliverables.
Negotiate contracts, project outputs & service agreements in accordance with the needs of the business.
Communicate effectively with external stakeholders.
Participate in projects to develop and implement systems for measuring service levels in the business.
Project Management and participation.
Identify and solve performance problems.
Working as part of a team to achieve results.
Co-ordinate and monitor seasonal merchandise &store displays.
Evaluate and analyse information to negotiate and source assortments from suppliers and brands.
Evaluate sales information to determine future buying requirements and discontinue the previous season’s slow-moving products from future buying plans.
Understand that the outcomes of internal and external supplier negotiations directly impact on the contribution to the overall profitability of the business.
Analyse and evaluate local and international trends so that emerging trends can be timeously implemented into the business.
Monitor supplier rankings & performance.
Critically evaluate fabric.
Identify key products and seasonal items.
Negotiate volume, price and lead times and verify supplier commitments and ability to meet volume requirements.
Form a view as to how the portfolio budget should be made up.
Control budgets.
Communicate and negotiate effectively with suppliers so that quality, quantity, styling and delivery elements are clearly understood and carried out in accordance with the business requirements.
Recognise and leverage the diverse skills and abilities within the business.
Conduct audits on individual and team capability using information from performance management and talent management processes.
Manage and administrate all essential duties and functions of an organised and successful department.