Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
• Chief of Staff and strategic Assistant to the Managing Director Buying / CPO • Sparring partner for key decisions and strategic direction-setting • Member of the Buying Leadership Team and interface between top management, buying, and the organization • Active involvement in the strategic development of the business model (target customers, market positioning, brand portfolio, and assortments) • Independent management of cross-functional projects and initiatives • Building and further developing strategic partnerships with our suppliers (3rd party brands)
• Strategic and operational responsibility for a full-range buying division in menswear with a turnover of +€100 million • Managing both external brands as well as P&C private label brands and independently purchasing collections in the double-digit million range • Development and ownership of the assortment architecture for 76 brick-and-mortar stores and the online shop • Active development of the brand portfolio, driven by KPIs as well as in-depth trend, market, and competitive analyses • Close collaboration with Sales & Marketing to align end-to-end strategies
Rotation across various buying divisions in the roles of Merchandise Controller and Junior Buyer
• Participation in consulting projects on target operating models, process optimisation, etc. for large international insurance companies and banks • Preparation of management and board-level presentations and decision papers, project management office (PMO) responsibilities, and facilitation of client workshops • Structured analysis of complex business and financial issues, including process reviews, performance assessments, and the development of actionable recommendations