Alberto Herrera Velasco

Utilise supplier knowledge and network to increase the range and availability of sourcing options to provide excellent service, value and range to the Company. Strive to achieve agreed financial targets & relevant KPI’s. Travel both nationally and internationally on behalf of the business to optimise supplier network and ensure the best blend of product to achieve our retail targets. Generate the greatest range of portfolio options for the retail business at the optimal price and service levels. Work with Board of Direction in terms of the overall Company buying strategy and vision. Ensure all correct procedures are followed to facilitate efficient PO processing work in relation to buying administration is carried out correctly and efficiently. Regularly carry out competitive shopping/research to stay up to date in terms of all market information and current trends. Analysis of all sales data and react accordingly in conjunction with Buying Director Prepare for & present regular range reviews and presentations. Review existing supplier base and identify new sources and manage relationships effectively. Control negotiations to ensure best price and margin and evaluate supply base performance based on price, quality and delivery ensuring a strong understanding of budgets and adherence to same. Strive to increase turnover and profit by remaining competitive and innovative in line with competitors.

Contribute to the decisions on the product range. When required, present garments to product management and follow up on afterwards action points for the team/department. Look further ahead than immediate problems to focus on ideas and solutions that may be of longer-term benefit to profitability. Provide a wider more strategic understanding of the business, the customer and the department. Keep team informed and up to date on key issues. Work closely with merchandising team to review department performance and develop areas for improvement. Building of effective working relationships both internally (Design, Technical Services, HO based retail function) and externally (Suppliers). Anticipation and resolving problems with deliveries continuing to build stable long term relationships with suppliers. Regular trips and visits to laundries and factories in origin(China, India and Bangladesh) in terms of negotiation and assuring the company standards are properly done.

As a Marketing Assistant I have been in charge of several tasks, mostly related to the attraction of the chinese market to our stores and increase and upload our Data base. Also I have helped my partners to develop all the actions made at our Spanish stores in Barcelona. The position I am holding at the moment is giving me the strengths to handle multiple tasks in a moment and by myself.

As an English teacher I had the opportunity to face some challenges in a daily basis with both children and adults.

Group Leader en programas de verano en campamentos Excellence en diferentes puntos del Reino Unido e Irlanda. Group Leader in English Programs for Spanish children (United Kingdom and Ireland)