Kerry Leigh Cartwright

Foreign business practices & procurement of Apparel Development and implementation of purchase strategy plans. Management of supplier relationships & internal communications Responsible for production, inventory, quality and factory control Understanding and conveying requirements Creating strategic plans and Tactics Support the organization through activities focused on sourcing and cost reduction Developing supplier alliances and implementing process improvements Minimize risk by ensuring alternative sources of supply for critical items Perform and analyze monthly forecasting reports to ensure and maintain acceptable inventory level Assist with any departmental operations, as required or directed Negotiate/leverage volume pricing, maximize profit margin, and minimize fees Co-ordinate with international logistic personnel to ensure proper shipment delivery

Headhunted to join a new start-up venture To successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with the company strategy. Negotiate effectively Build and maintain good relationships with staff, suppliers and key functions in the business Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions. Communicate effectively at all levels &entrepreneurial, merchant thinking

To provide a balanced assortment of merchandise in order to meet sales budgets, gross profit, and gross profit percentage; to monitor and guide appropriate stock turn levels and increase market share in the Men's Formal department for Edgars.

Analyse sales trends / history and formulate strategy, as well as provide input into Group strategy Research local and international markets and interpret trends for the Woolworths customer Procuring agreed ranges involving interdepartmental co-ordination Negotiating of cost prices resulting in value for money, selling price points and primary margins being achieved Implementing and maintaining quality standards regarding look and style of merchandise Growth and development of the Mens knitwear & leisurewear business for Woolworths.

Develop each seasonal menswear range Working in conjunction with Pringle UK – in terms of colour and key themes Researching worldwide menswear trends, and incorporating into the South African menswear market for Pringle Sourcing of new fabrics and designs Sourcing and implementing new ideas for the menswear accessories range Costings and price negotiations Left for the Menswear buyer opportunity at Woolworths

Assist in preparation and development of each range Working with samples and making swatch cards Assisting during the selling season, preparation of showroom Tracking of media coverage Working with briefs from stylists and supplying them with samples Promoted to Menswear Merchandiser