TAISIIA FEDORENKO

Establishing the supplier relations (Russia, China), including negotiations of trade agreements and quality control with detailed commentary on swings in efficiency. Responsible for conducting comprehensive market and industry analyses as well as risk assessment with a focus on strategic direction of the company. Close work with PR and marketing department to create in-house product guides as well as marketing materials and e-commerce content. Providing product training for retail staff and collecting stores feedback for all product groups. Monitoring sales and adjusting future buying strategy accordingly. Working with graphic designer, pattern maker and technologist to develop every style in the collection. Projects and Accomplishments: • Business trips to the supplier’s factories in order to conduct quality control, new materials search, development of the new collection • Negotiated new delivery terms that decreased logistics cost from 40% to 25% • Carried out trend and product matrix analysis for eight product categories that led to 20% increase in sales due to established USP • Introduced new development strategy for all product groups, resulting in 60% increase in markup and 98% sell out • Increased the number of suppliers in the main product group from 2 to 11 in order to hedge risks of price fluctuations and lead time delays • Opened Novosibirsk based experimental production line in order to increase efficiency, decrease cost (90%) and lead time (from 3 months to 1 month) of the development process • Developed celebrity collaboration swimwear and accessories collections, that resulted in 8% overall profit increase in the first season and attracted new customer groups to the chain. • Introduced sustainable fabrics, packaging materials to reduce company's footprint and put it in line with contemporary international practices.

Analyzed organizational efficiency by department and summarized statistical data to implement structural changes in chain of command and documentation flow. Improved procedures to better comply with regional and statutory regulations and worked on government initiatives to aid local economy. Projects and Accomplishments: • Developed business concept focusing on micro algae as the source of renewable energy that is currently under implementation by local and federal governments • Improved efficiency of inter-departmental communication by 75% that resulted in quicker decision making (from 1 month to 1 week)

Central point of communication between factories abroad and domestic buyers. Validated purchase orders and delivery schedules and provided critical path management for key accounts. Projects and Accomplishments: • Improved order confirmation time by 30% and reduced risks of lead time problems • Negotiated usage of cheaper fabrics for a key account that led to 5% profit increase

•Led a multicultural team of 8 to a successful and timely delivery of the project (creating marketing materials to be distributed around the globe) • Helped HR with implementing new induction program for interns • Performed quality control while inspecting received fabrics and garments for the showrooms

• Achieved special recognition for effective sales • Assisted the store manager with visual merchandising, stock control and VIP customer care

Buying, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Fashion Business Management, Marketing, Accounting, Statistics

Textiles, Pattern Cutting, Sewing, Fashion Design