Martine Du Bois
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Martine Du Bois is from Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands. Martine is currently Strategic Purchaser / Buyer at HEMA, located in Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. In Martine's previous role as a Category Manager Lingerie at Livera, Martine worked in Utrecht Area, Netherlands until Jun 2015. Prior to joining Livera, Martine was a Buyer at Freelance buying & merchandising and held the position of Buyer at London, United Kingdom. Prior to that, Martine was a Office Manager London at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, based in London, United Kingdom from Nov 2013 to Mar 2014. Martine started working as Senior Buyer Ladies Underwear & Shape Wear at HEMA in Amsterdam Area, Netherlands in Feb 2010. From Dec 2008 to Jan 2010, Martine was Buyer Lingerie at HEMA, based in Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. Prior to that, Martine was a Junior Buyer Kids Underwear at HEMA, based in Amsterdam Area, Netherlands from May 2008 to Nov 2008. Martine started working as Buyer Assistant Ladies Underwear at HEMA in Amsterdam Area, Netherlands in Oct 2007.
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Martine Du Bois's current jobs
Martine Du Bois's past jobs
Buyer for total lingerie group within Livera (brands, nos and fashion private label). Managing and coaching a team of five professionals, reporting to buying director. Job details: • Responsibility reaches from the creative part, logistics and stock planning to final financial accountability. • Negotiations with brands regarding margin, consignment, web shop, marketing activities, bonus agreements and payment terms. • Analysing of data, trends and developments on national and international markets regarding clients’ needs. Combining these trends with Livera’s strategy and translating into a vision from which new concepts and products can be developed. • Design and development of products in close cooperation with the styling department, taking into account price, quality and commercial value. • Maintaining and building relationships with key suppliers, mainly in Far East. Initiating tenders and acquiring all necessary information. Select the suppliers, leading the negotiations and discuss contracts. • Structuring the marketing strategy for the complete line of products, placing the orders with suppliers and continuously managing the value, quality and covering of stock. Initiation and on going evaluation of promotional campaigns. • Monthly and ad hoc quantitative and qualitative reporting on margin, turnover, stock, promotions etc.
• Establishing a high street fashion yoga- and loungewear line. • Focus on branded A-label brands; being the preferred supplier in yoga and lounge fashion niches. • On-going partnership with a high-end textile factory in Poland. • Responsibilities reach from design, sourcing, coordination of the whole supply chain and sales.
Final responsibility for the ladies underwear & shape wear of HEMA, market leader in both segments in the Netherlands. Responsibility reaches from the creative part, logistics and stock planning to final financial accountability. Managing and coaching a team of 3 professionals.
Final responsibility for shape wear and various bra groups (basic, sport, maternity and teens). Market leader in the Netherlands. Managing and coaching a team of two professionals.
Final responsibility for boy’s & girl’s underwear. Market leader in the Netherlands. Managing and coaching one professional.
Supporting senior buyer in reaching commercial targets and goals for product group ladies underwear. In addition to this role I was responsible for the central sales and promotional activities (in store and brochure) for the ladies and men under- and night wear category.
Supporting senior buyer in reaching commercial targets and goals for shape wear and various bra groups (basic, sport, maternity and teens). Final responsibility for the operational part of the buying chain, e.g. lab dipping, fitting, measurements, packaging, quality test reports, shipping and marketing.