Accomplished Merchandiser with a proven track record at John Lewis & Partners, adept in vendor negotiation and merchandise planning. Leveraged cost control and operations management skills to enhance inventory efficiency and sales forecasting accuracy. Demonstrated teamwork and strategic supplier relationships, boosting product range and market competitiveness.
Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations
Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Sourcing fabrics & accessories from home & abroad.
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Major roles are: Buyer dealt with- Uniqlo (Japan)
Sample development.
Costing submission & negotiation with buyer
Bulk order confirmation
Bulk order execution.
Purchasing fabric, trims & accessories from home & abroad.
Bulk order follow-up till shipment on-board.
Costing submission & negotiation with buyer.
Sourcing fabrics & accessories from home & abroad.
Working on sample development as well as follow-up PP sample/Development sample /shipment sample carefully.
Major roles are: Buyer dealt with- NEXT, BESTSELLER, TARGET AUSTRALIA
Collaborated effectively with sales and buying teams, providing detailed stock information to enable smooth supply processes.
Used outstanding planning and organisation skills to simultaneously support multiple merchandising projects.
Provided support to Manager, including sample follow-up and preparing all submissions to get buyer’s approval. Track the submission and follow-up for comments.
Provided support to Manager, including sample follow-up and preparing all submissions to get buyer’s approval. Track the submission and follow-up for comments.
Preparing production file and handover on time, keeping sufficient production lead time.