Experience

Brown Thomas Arnotts

• Ireland
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Buyer

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  I am currently part of our Accessories Fashion Buying team, reporting directly to the Buying Manager. My role involves management of a large portfolio of the businesses' highest profile vendors. I lead meetings with vendors onsite, abroad & virtually, procuring product that generates maximum revenue for the company while simultaneously growing our vendor's brand accounts through careful management. This role involves a high level of negotiation and influencing skill to secure the best vendor contract terms for Brown Thomas Arnotts. A strong commercial acumen paired with numerical and data analysis skill is key to my success. Skills: Negotiation, Vendor Management, Data Analysis, Team Management, E-Commerce, Purchasing, Retail, Marketing, Sales Analysis, Team Leadership, Retail Marketing, Marketing Strategy Show less

• Buying & Merchandising Assistant

  • May 2018 - Aug 2020

  This position required a highly organised, detail orientated approach. During my time in this role I was responsible for preparation and management of a high volume of purchase orders. I worked to tight vendor deadlines to ensure orders were made on time and on budget for my department. I also ensured accuracy in our department's stock file, managing pricing and seasonality of product across a variety of technical systems. Much of my role centered around data analysis and reporting, identifying opportunities and risks within our stock and reacting in a timely manner. I was responsible for the movement of stock between vendor, warehouse and the stores. I really enjoyed assisting the buyer in selecting product ranges at fashion buying appointments.Skills: Data Analysis, Stock Control, Vendor Management, Operations Management, Relationship Building Show less



Dunnes Stores

• Ireland
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buying & Merchandising Administrator

  • Feb 2016 - May 2018

  Dunnes Stores is a well known Irish retailer, operating 134 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland & Spain. Solely responsible for all administrative duties within my remit in our menswear department. Acting as the direct point of contact for all suppliers, based on numerous different time zones, ensuring all samples and orders were raised and approved in a timely manner. Negotiation was crucial for all order details with suppliers, as well as building and maintaining positive relationships. Given the low cost nature, continuously monitoring competitor offerings was important, price matching where necessary. Acting as the point of contact between stores, warehouse, ecommerce and marketing ensuring that all new products were launched successfully. Show less



Brown Thomas

• Ireland
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Sales Associate

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2016

  My primary responsibility was the generating of retail sales for many high end brands within Womenswear. I achieved this by building a loyal client base through high level of client service paired with excellent product knowledge. I have a natural ability to build trust and rapport with clients - this helped me to actualize sales targets and obtain valuable client feedback for stakeholders. My role was highly collaborative, working with internal teams such as Buying, Social Media & Visual Merchandising to identify opportunities to grow sales. Show less



Primark

• Ireland
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buying Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  My time interning with Primark menswear buying team was a fantastic learning opportunity. I was trusted to liaise with vendors directly to track samples, deliveries and chase deadlines as well as shadow garment fit sessions. I shadowed the fashion buying team for learning and development opportunities, performing ad hoc administration duties, I honed my excel skills and had my first experience of internal stakeholder management. Much of my internship was centered around preparation for the SS15 season launch. I enjoyed liaising with various internal teams such as PR, Marketing and Creative. Show less