Experience

The Reject Shop
• Retail
• Category Manager

  • May 2021 - Present


Kmart Australia Limited

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Category Buyer Menswear

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2020

  Shape the category product assortment by analysing financial results, market research and customer insights, to deliver the sales, profit and stock turn targets.Drive the Critical Path by Coordinating the functions of Planning, Design, Quality, Sourcing and Marketing to deliver New Product Development.Coach and develop Trainee Buyer and Buying Assistant.

• Category Buyer - Childrenswear Boys

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2017

  Deliver an outstanding Customer experience through a coordinated Boyswear range.Establish high volume Bangladesh Sourcing.Champion the development and implementation of Direct Sourcing System software and standardized Apparel critical path.



MYER

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Category Buyer - Mens Youth

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2010

  Prepare and implement clear Category plans that deliver financial goals, leveraging the differing margins between Private and National brands.Build strategic partnerships with Key vendors.Private Brand Product Development.Negotiate the return of Nike, Adidas and Puma into Myer Menswear.Coach and develop Trainee Buyers and Buying Assistants.

• Category Buyer - Mens Formals and Accessories

  • Mar 2002 - Apr 2008

  Nurture Strategic Relationships with key vendors to drive the brand assortment across the entire Mens Formals category.Maximize partnerships with key vendors to deliver concept shops, co-marketing and sales support.Private Brand Product Development.



Daimaru

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer Men's International Designer Brands, Formals and Footwear

  • Jul 1991 - Feb 2002

  Forge partnerships with Key Designer Brands, such as Hugo Boss, Ermenegildo Zegna, Valentino, DKNY and Kenzo, to deliver sales and profit for the category. Direct sourcing in Italy for Footwear and Ties Forge partnerships with Key Designer Brands, such as Hugo Boss, Ermenegildo Zegna, Valentino, DKNY and Kenzo, to deliver sales and profit for the category. Direct sourcing in Italy for Footwear and Ties