Clelia FERNANDEZ

Purchasing Buyer - Special Orders @ CMP

About

Hi, I’m specialized in the product creation and development. Since I entered the professional life, I’ve created my own brand of high-end leather goods and I worked for several brands as a freelance designer (clothes). And In 2018 I settle myself in China to work as a Product Designer and in Development for a big group. My previous experiences offered me new opportunities and enabled me to develop a variety of skills. It allowed me to challenge myself in different environments and to find the appropriate solutions to accomplish projects from A to Z. ( sourcing, researches, briefing, prototyping, supplier relationship, internal cross department working, communication) Dynamic and curious by nature with a good communication skills, I like to work as a team while being very autonomous and efficient. Always ready to meet new challenges! Do not hesitate to contact me at the following address: ✉clelia.fernandez11@gmail.com Wechat: mephobia_Paris

Country

City

France

Industry

Retail

Skill

Développement de concept, Négociations avec les fournisseurs, Stratégie de sourcing, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Textile, graphic design, fashion design, Product development, Fashion, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Mac, PowerPoint, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Sourcing

Experience

Purchasing Buyer - Special Orders

CMP

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Paris et périphérie

Specialized in the development of customized products for a diverse clientele, I manage each project from concept to delivery, ensuring both quality and compliance. ✅ Main responsibilities: - Sourcing new products and suppliers (in-person or virtual) - Developing products based on specific client needs across various product categories - Selecting the most relevant suppliers based on reliability, production capacity, and product range - Leading the graphic adaptation of products in collaboration with designers to ensure alignment with client expectations - Adjusting products to meet quality standards and legal requirements specific to each client - Negotiating with Asian suppliers to optimize costs and build long-term business relationships - Entering, managing, and tracking orders in coordination with the import, customs teams, and the China office - Managing product restocking while balancing constraints, costs, and lead times - Managing a purchasing coordinator based in China

Product Development and Product Designer

Groupe Rocher

2018-6 - 2022-10 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Shanghai, Chine

- In charge of the product development and design for gifts and retail, from initial brief to buy ready. Asia sourcing, selling worldwide - Manage projects of variety brands of the group in parallel. Brands: Yves Rocher, Petit Bateau, Stanhome, Kiotis, Arbonne, Sabon; Product ranges: Bags, Pouches, Vanities, Accessories, Containers, Packaging, Textile, Watches...etc. - Work closely with suppliers from briefing, to receive samples and quotation, ensuring production timelines, cost and quality fit to requirements - Creation/adaptation of graphic designs for products, and provide CADs to France HQ marketing team for market survey - Actively attend sourcing trips in Asia and Europe, and visits of factories showroom and fairs - Launch of a training program for colleagues: tutorial of how to use PS and AI

CEO Mephobia

MEPHOBIA

2015-2 - 2018-10 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Région de Paris, France

- Initiated the brand from design idea to commercialization. Created first raw of samples, sourcing for fabrics, managed suppliers and manufacturers, team building, budgeting - Designed and developed own handmade bag in 6 months, started from ideation, vendor and material sourcing, to deliver to market - Attended invitation limited fashion show in Guangzhou, China - Launched 7 pop-up stores seasonally in Paris and London. Managed distribution, channel selection, decoration, marketing - Built official website by WordPress, and promoted by social media and ads

Saddlery formation

Le Sellier de Navarre

2016-10 - 2017-1 · 4 mos

Région de Paris, France

Realization of leather goods and small leather goods by hand and by machine: - Réalisation et découpe de patrons - Découpe de cuir - Coutures - Parrures - Teinture de tranche...

Freelance Fashion Designer "Pouti Paris“

Pouti Paris

2014-10 - 2015-4 · 7 mos

Région de Paris, France

- In charge of the creations of 2015 S/S and A/W new collections. From conceptualization, moodboard, drawings and technical files to production - Managed fabrics and trims sourcing and selection by fairs visiting - Followed up with the suppliers for the prototypes and fitting sessions

Assistant Fashion designer Internship

Liza Korn

2013-9 - 2014-6 · 10 mos

Paris, Île-de-France, France

- Creation of custom clothing / Pattern and prototyping / Sewing - Designed and handmade 3 Cannes Festival custom dresses for MAGNUM (premium ice cream brand)