Experience

The Founded

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketplace Buyer - Womenswear, Menswear & Kidswear

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Junior Buyer - WW Bestseller brands

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2022



Zalando SE

• Germany
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Assistant Buyer - Menswear Textiles Trend

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Currently owning and growing a portfolio of 5 brands across the Mens Fast fashion unit working with suppliers such as JD Sports, 2 Squared, Footasylum and Snipes whilst assisting with another 30+ brands on the department • Developing SMUs across specific brands to create exclusive packs and drive growth on the unit • Keeping track of pre-order budgets whilst driving the right depth and width for each brand • Conducting and arranging appointments; selecting, quantifying and sending order confirmations Show less



ASOS.com

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Buying Assistant - Bestseller Brands

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Working with the bestseller brands, buying head to toe clothing and non-clothing product. • Owning and developing Pieces non-clothing which included Jewellery, bags, accessories and lingerie. • Demonstrating an eye for product with the target audience in mind by supporting the buyer in creating best-selling fashion ranges. • Producing market and product trend reports to ensure we are buying into the most relevant styles.• Selecting and quantifying buys and presenting finds to senior management. • Actively participating in trade meetings and providing appropriate solutions• Managing BAs in set meetings, and on a day to day basis providing the buyer with performance feedback. Show less

• Established Buying Assistant - Highstreet Brands

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2017



Marks and Spencer

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buying Assistant - Womenswear Outerwear (Level 2)

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Managing the departments critical path effectively and efficently and using initiative to take appropriate actions• Collating up to date information on competition, suggesting opportunities or actions to help drive the deparments performance, looking at the latest trends on the highstreet. • Knowledge of the current and future ranges to be able to help construct the new collections.• Carrying out Approvals from suppliers for Fabrics, threads, buttons, zips etc. - ensuring the highest quality at all times when colour matching. • Collating best and worst product product for trade meetings and presenting to the Heads of Womenswear• Knowledge and a strong relationship with suppliers, stores and own Buying and Merchandising team.• Managing and co-ordinating sample requirements, ordering when necessary and keeping track of where samples are sent.• Liasing with suppliers to organise and attend fit sessions - gaining knowledge of the fit and garment construction• Constructing swing tickets and labels for each product • Organising and communicating all category meetings and events• Managing product storage including garment racks, cupboards and product rooms• Mangaging samples for external customers, Franchises, White city, Press and E-comm• Work alongside regional offices/direct suppliers in Shang Hai and across the world. Show less

• Buying Assistant - Womenswear Woven Tops

  • Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Working within Womenswear Woven tops providing support to the Buyers and Assistant Buyers• Consistent management of the critical path to ensure delivery dates are achieved• Liaising with Suppliers, Merchandisers and Designers to build new product ranges• Maintaining up keep of all samples• Carrying out colour and trim approvals to ensure all tops are of the highest quality