Experience

KIDLY

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Oct 2018 - Present



My 1st Years

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Buyer

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2018



Mothercare PLC

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Assistant Buyer

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  Previous experience on Footwear, Accessories and Hosiery. I am currently solely responsible for buying approximately 400 options per season across two phases on the Essentials department, which includes nightwear and underwear. Buying for both UK and international markets and presenting my range to franchise partners four times a year for them to select from, ensuring all their needs and individual requests are met. Briefing suppliers on products for upcoming ranges; and range building alongside the buyer. Responsible for liaising with third parties and suppliers, providing critical feedback on all CAD’s pre production samples. Solely responsible for the buying the licensed product on the department, liaising directly with licensee’s and licenser’s.Negotiating and confirming cost prices with suppliers; as well as managing price alterations and amendments on internal systems.Liaising with the Online and Copy teams to ensure all products are available on the website. Ensuring key lines are put forward to the Marketing Team to be used for appropriate campaigns and POS.Daily use of computer systems; inputting sensitive and specific data in order to upload and process orders accurately.Managing fit sessions with suppliers and technicians, playing a key role in the fitting and sealing process. Managing critical paths, coordinating weekly meetings, and sending weekly updates to the rest of the team ensuring any delays are flagged and managed accordingly. Managing entry level Merchandising and Buying Assistants. Managing the approval of all trim and strike off submissions.Working closely with the Merchandiser in order to develop the range construction, selecting carry over lines, and choosing lines for promotions and markdown.Analysing Monday trade figures and presenting highlights and lowlights to the wider team weekly.



F&F Clothing

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Buyers Assistant

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  Managing the development samples for current and forthcoming seasons on children's footwear and accessories.Managing the ordering and delivery of new products, including price alterations when appropriate.Overseeing the development of packaging.Daily communication between suppliers and Head of Buying.Provide feedback critique following internal review on proposed design whilst liaising with other departments.Transcribe buying and technical comments, communicating these to suppliers.