KATHERINE ADAMS
London
Summary
Experienced in the fashion industry with expertise in assisting with buying decisions, analyzing market trends, and maintaining brand and client relationships. Strong management skills for effective decision-making and collaboration with brands and creative professionals. Committed to excelling in the industry and utilizing skills to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
WHOLESALE MANAGER
LE MONDE BERYL
05.2024 - Current
- Supported global wholesale operations, including PO processing, marketing material distribution, and range plan reviews.
- Managed sample inventory, maintained a comprehensive archive of collections data and imagery.
- Oversaw logistics processes, ensuring timely delivery, and smooth courier shipments.
- Coordinated with design and creative teams on collection data, seasonal buys, and strategic product planning.
- Provided exceptional customer relationship and operational support to buyers, manufacturers, and external agents.
ASSISTANT BUYER
MATCHESFASHION
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Review and provide brand sales performance reporting on weekly trade and able to identify opportunities and risk to propose actions aligned to KPIs
- Managing supplier and brand relationships from the stage of PO sending to stock uploading on-site
- Interact with other teams to manage key launches as well as ways to improve seasonal performance and analysis drive best practices
- Actively monitor products online as well as stock not online, to drive department performance and display of product offer
- Analyzed market trends and competitive pricing to determine optimal purchasing strategies
ASSISTANT BUYER
MR PORTER
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Preparing creative projects cohesively in order for an effective launch and positive performance
- Utilize sales history analysis to provide informed product opinions during appointments
- Serve as the primary point of contact for query resolution across various teams for Buying, Accounts Payable, Customer Care, Editorial (Shoots), Product Editorial (Upload), Samples, and Studio
- Successfully complete diverse ad hoc projects, highlighting adaptability in fast-paced environments, and support editorial and creative initiatives to boost departmental sales and drive website traffic
RETAIL LEAD
BARRY'S BOOTCAMP
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisting with the pricing of inventory and completing purchase orders and allocations for all studios in London/Manchester and ensuring deadlines are met
- Building strong relationships with senior team to help manage and control flow of stock and communicate effectively
- Merchandising stock per week to boost sales for current collections and monitor product displays through performance
- Largely involved in account queries as well as general daily studio duties including client resolutions, high level customer service and ad-hoc tasks
Education
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE - EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE
University of Sydney
FASHION BUYING & MERCHANDISING - Short Course
London College of Fashion
CERTIFICATE IN RETAIL BUYING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING - undefined
Australian Online Courses
Skills
- Communication
- Time Management
- Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Trend Analysis
Timeline
WHOLESALE MANAGER
LE MONDE BERYL
05.2024 - Current
ASSISTANT BUYER
MATCHESFASHION
01.2024 - 03.2024
ASSISTANT BUYER
MR PORTER
09.2021 - 12.2023
RETAIL LEAD
BARRY'S BOOTCAMP
06.2019 - 03.2021
FASHION BUYING & MERCHANDISING - Short Course
London College of Fashion
CERTIFICATE IN RETAIL BUYING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING - undefined
Australian Online Courses
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE - EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE
University of Sydney