Kelly Collier
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Jasmine Begom
Kelly has been an absoulute pleasure to work with! Stepping up to support site merchandising and developing skills on using the Salesforce CMS so quickly and without any training. She has a wonderful eye and flair for products, driving the ecommerce team on which products to focus on in order to drive revenue. We recently worked a product lifecycle project together, which was an absolute pleasure. Her strong analytical skills led to the creation of a Product tracker - which became a core point of reference document for the trade team. The document enabled us to better shape content around key products and talk about product newness in a way we as a business were never able to before. On top of her skill sets she is also a wonderful human being, always approachable and bubbly, spreading positivity like fairy dust. She is also very driven and constantly challenging herself. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with her but also get to know her.
Heather Parsons
Working with Kelly at Figleaves has been an absolute pleasure. Kelly consistently goes above and beyond not only in her role but also working with and supporting colleagues across the entire organisation. Kelly is not afraid to get stuck in and her dedication and passion shines through! Kelly will be a fantastic addition to any business!
Jasmine Begom
Kelly has been an absoulute pleasure to work with! Stepping up to support site merchandising and developing skills on using the Salesforce CMS so quickly and without any training. She has a wonderful eye and flair for products, driving the ecommerce team on which products to focus on in order to drive revenue. We recently worked a product lifecycle project together, which was an absolute pleasure. Her strong analytical skills led to the creation of a Product tracker - which became a core point of reference document for the trade team. The document enabled us to better shape content around key products and talk about product newness in a way we as a business were never able to before. On top of her skill sets she is also a wonderful human being, always approachable and bubbly, spreading positivity like fairy dust. She is also very driven and constantly challenging herself. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with her but also get to know her.
Heather Parsons
Working with Kelly at Figleaves has been an absolute pleasure. Kelly consistently goes above and beyond not only in her role but also working with and supporting colleagues across the entire organisation. Kelly is not afraid to get stuck in and her dedication and passion shines through! Kelly will be a fantastic addition to any business!
Jasmine Begom
Kelly has been an absoulute pleasure to work with! Stepping up to support site merchandising and developing skills on using the Salesforce CMS so quickly and without any training. She has a wonderful eye and flair for products, driving the ecommerce team on which products to focus on in order to drive revenue. We recently worked a product lifecycle project together, which was an absolute pleasure. Her strong analytical skills led to the creation of a Product tracker - which became a core point of reference document for the trade team. The document enabled us to better shape content around key products and talk about product newness in a way we as a business were never able to before. On top of her skill sets she is also a wonderful human being, always approachable and bubbly, spreading positivity like fairy dust. She is also very driven and constantly challenging herself. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with her but also get to know her.
Heather Parsons
Working with Kelly at Figleaves has been an absolute pleasure. Kelly consistently goes above and beyond not only in her role but also working with and supporting colleagues across the entire organisation. Kelly is not afraid to get stuck in and her dedication and passion shines through! Kelly will be a fantastic addition to any business!
Jasmine Begom
Kelly has been an absoulute pleasure to work with! Stepping up to support site merchandising and developing skills on using the Salesforce CMS so quickly and without any training. She has a wonderful eye and flair for products, driving the ecommerce team on which products to focus on in order to drive revenue. We recently worked a product lifecycle project together, which was an absolute pleasure. Her strong analytical skills led to the creation of a Product tracker - which became a core point of reference document for the trade team. The document enabled us to better shape content around key products and talk about product newness in a way we as a business were never able to before. On top of her skill sets she is also a wonderful human being, always approachable and bubbly, spreading positivity like fairy dust. She is also very driven and constantly challenging herself. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with her but also get to know her.
Heather Parsons
Working with Kelly at Figleaves has been an absolute pleasure. Kelly consistently goes above and beyond not only in her role but also working with and supporting colleagues across the entire organisation. Kelly is not afraid to get stuck in and her dedication and passion shines through! Kelly will be a fantastic addition to any business!
Experience
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ITS
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Buyer & Team Leader
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Apr 2021 - Present
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ASSISTANT BUYER - Branded Swimwear, Lingerie & Sleepwear
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2021
• Responsible for key brands: Calvin Klein, Freya, Fantasie, Panache, Gossard, Miraclesuit and Seafolly• Negotiating best terms with branded suppliers to deliver strong margin and investment in promotional or marketing activities to drive revenue• Ensuring that product mix is at the correct level to achieve newness in upcoming seasons and the best ranges for the Figleaves customer• Ensuring all commercial drivers are delivered on margin, price and on time delivery• Knowing and understanding the customer ensuring product meets the expectations of brand fit, quality and end use• Taking the lead role in sign-off meetings• Preparing weekly trade analysis• Recent work on CMS (Content Management System) to manage newness onto site, product optimisation & overall customer journey onto product landing pages through a detailed intake spreadsheet communicated to the rest of the business• Working closely with PR and Marketing to keep in line with events by making suggestions to maximize department opportunities• Working closely with Merchandising team to review department performance and develop areas for improvement to deliver department KPI’s• Holding supplier meetings• Ensuring the smooth running of the department on a day to day basis and deputize for the Buyer/Junior Buyer as necessary • Range planning across the branded portfolio, working with other buyers in the business to deliver a balanced range that offers customer choice• Always reviewing the website ensuring clarity of offer and accuracy• Continually looking for opportunities to enhance the customer offer• Identifying underperforming suppliers and acting quickly to identify reasoning and resolve• Lead, support, develop and coach team members, setting clear objectives and giving clear feedback on performance Show less
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TRAINEE BUYER - Branded Swimwear & Sports
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2019
• Managing the critical path ensuring all decisions and key meetings to sign off products are met in a timely fashion• Regularly conducting market insight and analysis through competitor shopping, inspirational trips and trend research• Presenting weekly best and worst sellers by highlighting trends in customer shopping• Ensure all marketing and packaging requirements are met• Attending brand viewings and developing strong relationships with branded suppliers ensuring Figleaves is a key partner and front of mind at all time• Supporting my AB throughout the buying cycle and managing photography shoots• Merchandising samples in preparation for sign-off meetings• Identifying underperforming suppliers and acting quickly to identify reasoning and resolve• Accurate product data management and attribution Show less
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BUYER/MERCHANDISER ASSISTANT - Women's Lingerie, Swimwear, Sleep & Hosiery
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Dec 2011 - Feb 2015
• Maintaining department availability is 90%+ to eliminate out of stock situations• Managing stock lead times and intake for promo activity• eBay promo stock buying and weekly analysis• Training new Trainee Buyers and Trainee Merchandisers on systems
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TRAINEE MERCHANDISER - Women's Lingerie & Hosiery
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
• Managing delivery schedules• Intake and sizing analysis• Availability issues by brand & range• Creating supplier packs ahead of meetings
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BUYERS ADMIN ASSISTANT - Menswear Department, Women's Sleep & Clothing
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Feb 2010 - Jan 2011
• Purchase order raising and dealing with invoice issues through to resolution• Product Sample Management• Pro-actively acting upon changes in Range Plans and Critical Paths• Customer service and warehouse support
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Van Hage
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Buyers Assistant
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2005 - 2009
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Floor Supervisor
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2001 - 2005
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Visual Merchandiser
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1999 - 2001
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Weekend Assistant
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1995 - 1999
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Education
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2006 - 2006
North Hertfordshire College
NVQ Photography -
2003 - 2004
Oaklands College
NVQ Floristry -
2002 - 2003
North Hertfordshire College
BTEC N/D Manicure/Nail Tech -
1998 - 1999
Hertford Regional College
BTEC N/D Display & Exhibition -
1996 - 1998
North Hertfordshire College
BTEC N/D Design -
1990 - 1996
The Bedwell School
GCSE's
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