Clare Stevenson
About
Clare Stevenson is from Greater Melbourne Area. Clare is currently Design & Merchandise Director at IsAlbi. In Clare's previous role as a Head of Merchandise at IsAlbi, Clare worked in until Dec 2025. Prior to joining IsAlbi, Clare was a Head of Buying at Kitchen Warehouse Australia and held the position of Head of Buying. Prior to that, Clare was a Buying Manager at Kitchen Warehouse Australia, based in Australia from Jul 2020 to Oct 2022. Clare started working as Senior Buyer at Kitchen Warehouse Australia in Nov 2018. From Nov 2015 to Oct 2018, Clare was Senior Buyer at Playcorp Group of Companies. Prior to that, Clare was a Buyer - Tabletop at Harris Scarfe Australia Pty ltd, based in Melbourne, Australia from Nov 2012 to Dec 2014. Clare started working as Buyer - Tabletop, Kitchenware, Window Coverings and Outdoor Accessories at Steinhoff International in Sydney, Australia in Apr 2011.
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Clare Stevenson's current jobs
Clare Stevenson's past jobs
Full category management of Tabletop (dinnerware, cutlery, glassware and napery) for 52 stores including building ranges, analysing performance and implementing new trends. Driving profit and sales performance by compiling and managing 47 catalogues annually including building catalogue offers, forecasting financial outcomes, proofing, sign off and communicating in-store setup. Key achievements include: achieved double digit profit growth on previous year; and achieved significant sales growth on the overall category.
Developed product in line with company design and aesthetic guidelines. Negotiated costs and minimum order quantities to increase sell through and product competitiveness. Travelled extensively for inspiration and sourcing and managed local and offshore product sourcing.
Managed the company's largest category bedding, along with the bath category. Achieved a significant increase in sales and double-digit category growth in bedding which contributed to the overall company success during the GFC. Introduced private label in key product categories to drive profit growth and increased overall stock turn for the categories.
Full category management for 103 stores and 3,000 SKU's. Increased category growth from negative to double-digit positive and increased profit by 6%. Increased competitiveness of product by sourcing new base cloths and reducing colour / design minimums.