Yong hwy CHO
West Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for the fashion retail industry. After over a decade as a chef, I pursued a Diploma in Fashion and Textile Merchandising to transition into the industry. Currently working as a Junior Buyer at Lotte Duty Free, I am developing valuable skills in assortment planning, supplier communication, sales analysis, and product development while supporting internal processes to achieve key business outcomes.
My experience has also strengthened my software skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office, as well as my ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments. With strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, I am eager to continue learning and growing within the industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Buyer
Lotte Duty Free
07.2022 - Current
- Work closely with the Category Manager to support product selection, sourcing, and purchasing strategies
- Collaborate with the Planner to manage upcoming purchase orders (POs) and assist with seasonal planning, ensuring stock availability aligns with demand
- Conduct research on brands to identify new and emerging options, assess product quality, and evaluate potential suppliers
- Analyse sales trends within the category to ensure accurate order quantities and product selection, minimizing overstock and stock shortages
- Partner with store teams to monitor inventory levels, identify sales trends, and adjust replenishment plans as needed
- Work closely with the Logistics team to ensure that stock is delivered to stores on time for sales events, and verify that orders are received correctly and in good condition
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to advertise and promote key products, select items for promotional magazines, and coordinate with suppliers to obtain necessary marketing assets
- Work with brands and suppliers to review sales performance and stock levels, discuss promotional opportunities, and secure additional support when needed
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure they meet quality, delivery, and service expectations
Sale/Product Development Assistant
FWRD The Label
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Provide day to day support to the merchandise team, monitoring delivery process
- Raising and update purchase orders
- Raising Whole sale and online orders, and dispatch
- Providing Assistance to the sales team and customer service
- Assist the developer/designer in the raging and development of seasonal product and brand initiatives including sample management, artwork briefing, approvals for trims and samples
- Records and update materials and their colours on the product spec
- Supporting the buyer and designer in production tasks
- Day to day data entry, inputting style information
Design Assistant
Elliatt
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Working as part of an enthusiastic and collaboration team my responsibilities include:
- Work with Director and Designer to develop range plan
- Prepare paperwork for fittings, fit samples and attend fitting (fit comments) to ensure continuation of style development process
- Helping measure and quality control the samples
- Review all samples prototypes that come back with regard to construction and fit and match to comments sheets
- Research and source for photoshoot theme for look book (searching models, contact photographer, makeup artist and studio)
- Inspect last sample to match Preproduction approvals that uphold brand standards
Logistics
Harrolds
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Working as part of an enthusiastic team my responsibilities include:
- Supporting and working with warehouse manager and team to ensure smooth and safe running of the warehouse
- Consolidating and Replenishing stock between stores
- Allocate new stock with buyers across the store
- Enter the invoice for the week delivery
- Pricing of the goods and check with the price list
- Unpacking, counting and checking stock
- Packing and dispatch the goods
- Manage inbound and outbound deliveries
- Annual stock takes
Sous Chef
Buttleigh Wootton
03.2011 - 12.2016
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Fashion And Textile Merchandising
Kangan Institute
Richmond, VIC01-2016
Skills
- Supplier management
- Purchasing strategies
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Sales experience
- Merchandising operations
- Teamwork
Languages
Korean
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Junior Buyer
Lotte Duty Free
07.2022 - Current
Sale/Product Development Assistant
FWRD The Label
06.2019 - 07.2022
Design Assistant
Elliatt
04.2019 - 06.2019
Logistics
Harrolds
12.2016 - 08.2018
Sous Chef
Buttleigh Wootton
03.2011 - 12.2016
Graduate Diploma - Fashion And Textile Merchandising
Kangan Institute
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