Yasmin Safar

- In charge of preparing weekly sales and stock intake report

- Help prepare planograms for new store openings so stock is arranged in a way that supports sales

- Analysing weekly sales ensuring stock and future buys are in line

- Keep line cards and repeat buys in line with sales history

- Price alignment across department ensuring no contradiction between prices

- Prepared weekly trade reports and presentations for whole company

• Relationship Management / liaison with international suppliers and domestic logistics team coordinating cross functional teams to allow smooth work-flow, communication and transparency
• Forecasting / analysing sales to optimise open-to-buy planning with good eye for seasonal trends and commercial awareness allowing timely, justified purchase quantities within budget. Saw sale lifts of +24% vs LY in core Tailoring lines
• Managing multiple sku's on both Tailoring and Outerwear identifying weekly best and worst sales, cover and ROI
• Assisted in preparations for sign-offs and lessons learned
• Spokesperson for any merch related issues in weekly trade meetings
• Store and competitor visits / sales analysis to keep up with fast-paced environment and effectively collaborate with other teams to plan product ranges in line with brand core values whilst incorporating 'newness'
• Reshooting / restyling lines with visual merchandising team making styles appeal more to customer leading to 28% increase in sales over 4 weeks and 19% increase sales in paired with items
• Successfully managed inventory levels for department achieving a 93% in stock availability across stores and online
• Daily Intake Management with accurate snapshot of current intake position
• Critical Path Management - handling supply and production issues as they arise whilst updating databases accurately
• Responsible for WSSI's (weekly sales stock intake) highlighting any concerns and proposals in trade meetings
• Circulated weekly insights into bestselling lines across all departments making trends easier to spot and actions executed in time - boosting net sales by 13%
• Worked closely with Senior Merchandiser to develop and execute pricing strategies to maximise profitability and sales growth
• Managed / trained MAA with weekly catch-ups to discuss any issues or areas for development

• Dealt with on-boarding new workers and KYC regulation
• Intermediary between both potential clients and staff of business serving as primary point of contact ready to assist with any issue
• Improved customer satisfaction through accuracy and worked on operational efficiency in routes for drivers and continuous evolving protocols for best possible work flow
• Mitigated 40% of fines through thorough training for drivers and creation of drivers manual book
• Ensuring terms of contract are adhered to by all parties and inventory is managed diligently
• Company representative at meetings making pitches to various vendors
• Peoples person who enjoys customer service understanding exact business requirements to assist adequately

• Learned to prepare clear, well-structured and effective audit documentation showcasing thorough understanding of processes and systems
• Effective communication with CFO/Controllers on discrepancies adhering to firm values and code of conduct
• Understanding client specific risks and how it differs between industries
• Assisted team in final stages of engagement and drafting, carrying out IFRS disclosure checklists ensuring final statements was "A fair and true representation" of audited balances