Piyush ..

Experience

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  Piyush Exports

  May 2000 - now

  Senior Sourcing Manager
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  New Look

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2015

  Leather footwear and accessories buyer

  Product concepts and range building, working alongside the buying and planning team to ensure we deliver the right product at the right time.Monthly sign-off meetings are presented to the managing director and CEO.Deliver GP% across the Handbags and Jewellery department.Weekly Trade meetings, reviewing sales, risks, and opportunities and being reactive to the market conditions.Strong relationships with overseas suppliers, working directly with each factory to ensure target prices are achieved, new designs are developed, quality is maintained, and critical path is adhered to, ensuring deliveries are made on time.Seasonal trend forecasting ensures we continually design the latest on-trend products and collections in line with our brand and customers.Responsible for creating global collections, ensuring the product is designed in line with the season and trends.Continual product development briefing and working alongside a designer.Working alongside the Head of Planning to review OTB, ensuring the planned spend is managed accurately and all stock is delivered on time in line with the critical path.Presenting to all retail teams at the Annual Global Gathering events. Brief them on key trends, profit drivers, and new product areas. Show less