Amélie Xieu

Experience

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  Apsys

  Apr 2012 - May 2012

  Commercial Sales

  Carried out market researchesAnalysed and suggested recommendations to help marketing and promotional efforts in FranceProspected by calling and e-mailing customers in order to sell softwareImproved the firm’s client databaseProvided office assistance (answering phone calls)

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  Safilo

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

  Trade Marketing Assistant

  Assisted the marketing managers on Safilo's house brands (Carrera, Polaroid, Safilo, Oxydo) and on licensed brands (Gucci, Saint Laurent, Céline, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Dior, Bottega Veneta …) on daily tasks POP displays management Set up Windows campaigns with the merchandising teamContact with sales team concerning trade marketing needs (POP, in-store customizations...)Analyzed competitors positioning, web and trade marketing activities in the French marketAssisted the marketing managers on the marketing plan 2015Develop product presentations with the marketing managers Show less

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  Carrefour

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  Junior Buyer/Category Manager Intern (Video Games)

  Analysed sales and inventoriesMonitored point of sales and online pre-ordersSet up products launching presentationsCollaborated with the Online department (news, pre-orders ...)Worked with the Merchandising and Communication teams on different projectsChecked the group weekly catalogueRequested suppliers

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  SFR

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2017

  BUYER (ACCESSORIES)Handled calls for tenders (RFI, RFQ)Managed and followed the budget of my portfolioNegociated prices, contract conditions and commercial termsAnalysed sales and set up promotions in storesPlanned demand and monitored inventories BUYER (APPLE PHONES AND TABS)Handled the commercial partnership with Apple Monitored the orders of mobile phones and tabs based on previous sales, inventories and promotionsOptimized the inventories by avoiding stock shortages and overstocks Show less

  • Buyer

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Junior Buyer

    Sept 2015 - Sept 2016
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  Kidiliz Group

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Replenishment Buyer/Planner

  SALESDeveloped and maintained B2B customers relationships (such as Venteprivée.com, ShowroomPrivée.com, Galeries Lafayette …)Analysed the requirements of the customers Managed the proposals Negociated prices and conditions Placed the orders and followed the orders from the warehouse to the customersCoordinated the sales' production (Preparation of the samples and marketing files)Handled invoicingSUPPLYAnalyzed and established sales forecasts in order to plan the replenishment of kids’ clothes and accessories brands, such as Kenzo, Paul Smith, Jean Paul Gaultier, Catimini or Levis KidsSolved commercial and logistical issues Show less

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  PVH Corp.

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Buying and Planning Coordinator - NOS Tommy Hilfiger ACC, WSW, FTW and KID

  Developed yearly demand plans based on statistical forecasts, historical data, seasonal sales, and market forecasts, and adjust the demand plan on a monthly basis Developed yearly supply plan, placed the NOS buys and communicated with the vendors regarding lead times, capacity and material bookingsEnsured the best conditions are met in terms of current stock, inbound flow, lead times, coverage and KPI stock targetsOversaw the international market sales process for NOSMonitored stock availability and proactively managed stock levels (e.g. by changing transport mode)Provided reporting on NOS performance to stakeholders (e.g. offer composition, ABC overview, sales/stock overviews, divisional performance, quarterly meetings preparation)Ensured accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data in planning and data systems (e.g. SAP, WeConnect, and iPad) and liaised with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and process alignment Show less

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  Pandora

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2022

  Forecast NPIs in line with OTB budget (10 collections/year)Ensure the global assortment reflects the concept stores, franchises, wholesale and e-commerce needsDrive commercial performance by working closely with visual merchandising, e-commerce and trade marketing teams and follow up KPIs (LFL%, sell through, contribution and stock cover) Conduct hindsight product performances analysisMake sure the base and newness assortments are well balanced in terms of category, prices, metals and categoryContribute to local pricing discussion (retail and wholesale) Show less

  • Product Merchandising Specialist

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Category Planner

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
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  Saint Laurent

  May 2022 - now

  Merchandise Planner

  Responsable de la planification des flux de marchandises afin d’atteindre les objectifs de croissance de la société tout en assurant le meilleur taux d’écoulement et en sécurisant les semaines de couverturePlanifier et gérer les stocks afin d’assurer une couverture optimale des besoins globaux tout en maintenant un niveau de stock appropriéA l’aide d’indicateurs analytiques (analyses des ventes, connaissance produit, marketing), détecter les tendances du marché et réajuster en fonction le futur inventaireTravailler en étroite collaboration avec le réseau Retail et le département Collection Merchandising à la mise en place des Core Products/Line Targets qui soutiennent les objectifs de vente et de marge de l’entrepriseSoutenir le réseau Retail afin d’assurer la cohérence entre les achats saisonniers et le mix global saisonniers/permanents, fonction/couleur, etc.Proposer des réassorts mensuels, en fonction des ventes et inventaires, des collections en boutique et futures Optimiser la gestion des stocks en proposant des recommandations de réallocations aux régions et aux magasinsAnimer des réunions hebdomadaires entre la production et HQ sur les livraisons des nouvelles collections et des réassortsPartager sur base bi-hebdomadaire l’état des livraisons des collections et les projections des réceptions futures Show less