Emma Woods

Buyer @ TK Maxx Australia

About

A strong minded and passionate Buyer with many years experience in buying and product development. My professional strengths are an ability to balance a creative flair with an analytical approach to processes, a keen understanding of emerging trends and a strong commercial eye for Women's apparel and accessories .

Country

Australia

City

Greater Sydney Area

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Styling, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Fashion, Illustrator, Sketching, WebPDM, Adobe Creative Suite, Garment Fitting, Tech Packs, Photoshop, InDesign, Draping, Illustration, Fitting, Mood Boards, Pattern, Retail, Mac

Experience

Buyer

TK Maxx Australia

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Buyer

Curve Project

2023-10 - 2024-4 · 7 mos

Australia

Buyer

Rockwear

2019-7 - 2023-9 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Buyer

Noni B Group

2017-12 - 2019-7 · 1 yr 8 mos

Womenswear Buyer - W.Lane

Senior Assistant Buyer

Rockwear

2016-2 - 2017-12 · 1 yr 11 mos

Sydney, Australia

Assistant Buyer-Womens Accessories

David Jones

2014-8 - 2016-2 · 1 yr 7 mos

Assistant Buyer - Woven apparel

Speciality Fashion Group

2011-4 - 2013-3 · 2 yrs

Sydney, Australia

Categories : Denim , Bottom of Body , Wovens, Accessories / Footwear Key Responsibilities Manage the critical path from product conception to delivery Support the Buyer with range presentations, product sourcing and development Analyzing range performance and sales Maintain buying plans OTB Management Quality /Lab dip/ Strike off / Artwork and Bulk approvals of Fabrics, Trim Ect Conducted fit sessions on a weekly basis with suppliers Briefing suppliers on Styles/ Products Negotiating cost with suppliers Trend research Conduct Seasonal Comp shop Completing seasonal S.W.O.Ts Prepare Tech Packs Prepare and Assistant with Monthly and Quarter Reviews of Product and Sales Assisting Buyer with monthly ranging and range sign off Completing Range hand over with inhouse and external suppliers Assistant with Inhouse product development. Assistant with weekly trade meetings

Production Assistant

Pink Spike - Lucky 13

2008-3 - 2011-1 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Sydney, Australia

Assisted the Senior Designer/ Production Manager with all production. Key Responsibilities: Issue garment purchase orders to factories and agents Range Development Monitor and report on production flexibility, lead-time, and quality of fit and shipment samples. Liasing with factories and Local makers Trim and Fabric sourcing