abigail tatton

Management of new product development of Own Brand Phone Cases and Wearable Technology, along with new/current ranges to ensure the team maximise sales and profits Researching and identifying developing and future trends within the Mobile and Wearable Technology Market. Whilst being reactive to new mobile launches with products to reflect these Established strong partnerships with key suppliers within China to reduce cost prices, leadtimes and MOQs to reflect customer demands and company budgets Develop and maintain a critical path for each product launch, delivering all product development and launches on time as per planning and schedules Maintain consistent communications with other departments within Kondor, as well as Key Account Customers to ensure all goods are delivered within the required deadlines whilst also fully specified briefs

* Managing the Branded buys and collections for Cycle Helmets, Sunglasses, Body Armour and Cycle Shoes and Casual Clothing * Working with various brands to make sure the product offering remains at a high standard, whilst meeting margin/cost targets * Planning and buying the range, working alongside the Merchandiser and brands * Developing a profitable branded cycle protection range that appeals to the target customer * Planning and arranging key trading activities and promotions * Maximising sales and profit whilst minimising risk.

* Supported the buyer in the planning, sourcing and development of a commercial and successful cycle clothing range and to achieve sales and profit targets. * Assisting with Range Planning & Building * Inventory/Commitment Management * Planning and arranging key trading activities and promotions * Liaising with External Suppliers on buys, stock packages, deliveries and all issues * General product site content, reports and admin work

* Assisting the Director with managing the Buys and Collections * Managing the buys with the Suppliers and factories, through cost negotiations, quantity forecasting, PO raising and tracking * Managing the collection within the season, price management, stock management and placing repeat orders * Working closely with Designers and the Product Developer on new products, range planning and target market * Monitoring and planning trade of the brand and working closely with Marketing to achieve targets and KPIs

* Assisting the Buying Director various tasks * Buying the selections for Womenswear and Girlswear in the seasonal buy * Managing the collection within the season, selecting extra items, replacements and repeat orders * Liaising with Design and Merchandising about reports, seasonal buys and collection management * Working closely with the Merchandising, Etail and Retail team to achieve the highest sales instore * Liaising with External Suppliers on buys, stock packages, deliveries and all issues

* Assisting the Buying Director on the selections of the Menswear and Boyswear seasonal buys * Working with the Merchandising team on stock management, allocation and replenishment buys * General Buyer’s Admin work * Liaising with Design and Merchandising about reports, seasonal buys and collection management * Working with the Etail team to help them with admin tasks and management of current collection

* Liaising with suppliers about orders, enquiries and queries * Preparing samples & paperwork for fit sessions, photo shoots and director’s meetings * Assisting the Assistant Buyer and Buyer with tasks, time management and appointments * General Administration Tasks, incl. data input, office duties, time management, processing orders

* Creating & Amending Orders * Liaising with stores over delivery problems and merchandising * Working with marketing with creating seasonal magazine * Liaising with suppliers about orders and queries * Helping the Assistant Buyer and Buyers for Young and Classic fashion

* Cashing-up & Banking * Refunds & Returns from customers * Dealt with customer complaints & problems * In-store Make-Up Consultant

* General maintenance of the marina * Customer service * Work on & around Marina * Working on, driving & moving Boats