Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Roanna Bell

Hawthorn,VIC

Summary

As an accomplished Product Manager with a background in fashion apparel, I bring a distinctive combination of creative thinking, a results-oriented approach, exceptional organisational skills, and analytical thinking. This proficiency enables me to devise and execute product strategies in alignment with the brand's overarching objectives. Possessing a strategic mindset, I have a proven track record of effectively driving profitability, enhancing sales retention, and fueling revenue growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Category Analyst

The Body Shop
03.2023 - Current
  • Identified and analysed commercial opportunities within the Make-up, Haircare and Fragrance categories. Steered strategic growth initiatives for Retail and e-commerce channels.
  • Performed in-depth financial analysis to evaluate product performance across Retail and e-commerce channels.
  • Delivered data-driven insights to Category managers, and R&D team, enabling them to create commercially viable products that align seamlessly with market trends and the brand’s overarching strategy.
  • Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
  • Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.

Product Manager

Jockey Underwear Hanes Australasia
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led comprehensive management of the product assortment lifecycle for both Core and Seasonal ranges.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to commercialize new products and drive improvements.
  • Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product buyplans.
  • Craft innovative and alluring products that would resonate with our target audience, attract consumers and drive revenue growth.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver on seasonal development milestones and deadlines.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Maintained positive supplier relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
  • Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
  • Consulted with external buyers to determine projected demand for products and services.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.


Junior Product Manager

Jockey Underwear Hanes Australasia
04.2017 - 11.2021
  • Created and consistently maintained all seasonal feasibility documents, which included pricing, customer margin hurdles, and new article setup.
  • Prepared and delivered post-seasonal financial performance to key stakeholders.
  • Presented seasonal ranges to wholesale account managers and external buyers.
  • Created range catalogues for customer sell-ins for each new season, this included all product information (sizes, fabric composition, RRP and CADs depicting product).
  • Analysed and presented sell-thru data, provided product manager, who would use to create future seasonal buy plans.
  • Supported and assisted product manager in executing brand and product strategy.


Assistant Buyer

Hurricane Jeans Ltd.
01.2015 - 03.2017
  • Established relationships with vendors to support access to latest product information and pricing.
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
  • Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient and timely product delivery.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Design -

Massey University
01.2009

Skills

  • Category Growth
  • Data Analysis
  • Forecast Tracking
  • Negotiation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Business Acumen
  • Team Collaboration
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Communications Management
  • Business Needs Analysis

Accomplishments

  • I developed a strategy to turn the declining men’s underwear range into revenue growth, while increasing and recruiting stockists in Q1 2023 by +30%
  • Lead in managing project for a complete sustainable fabrication refresh of existing core products, phasing out products and moving into traceable cotton and recycled synthetic fabrication by Q4 2023.
  • I achieved incremental revenue of $350k by leveraging our partnership with The All Blacks, creating limited edition Men’s underwear to be in market for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in Paris.
  • Created and led project to development a sustainable Anti-Odour fabrication for declining Men’s Performance underwear range. First phase launch in market in Q1 2023 and achieved an additional revenue of $600k.
  • I achieve $10K saving in Q1 2020 from negotiating down surcharge costs across our suppliers.
  • I managed a special project team to deliver a range of underwear that was not in the normal NPD calendar, therefore was on a strict critical path to achieve the launch date. This project secured $500K in incremental revenue as well as secured floor space away from a competitor brand that offered similar product.
  • I was given Jockey Women’s socks range to manage in a PM capacity in 2018, while continuing to work in my current role.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Commercial Category Analyst

The Body Shop
03.2023 - Current

Product Manager

Jockey Underwear Hanes Australasia
11.2022 - 01.2023

Junior Product Manager

Jockey Underwear Hanes Australasia
04.2017 - 11.2021

Assistant Buyer

Hurricane Jeans Ltd.
01.2015 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Design -

Massey University
Roanna Bell