Shuana Takaeva

Buyer

Moscow, Moscow City, Russia

About

Buying

Experience

  • Category Manager at KUPIVIP.RU
    Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

    * Developing assortment matrix * Product mix policy * Managing the key business inputs of product assortment, selection, price, and promotion to achieve our sales and margin targets * Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers * Negotiating with suppliers to ensure the range meets market needs, supports the customer proposition and achieves department goals. * Managing brand portfolio of 100+ brands, brand portfolio development * Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends. * Selection of assortment range on sku/size level according to the budget and sales results. * Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed. * Participating in promotional activities for brand-portfolio, manage activations with cross-functional departments. * Comply with budgets and OTBs

  • Buyer at CHRISTI
    Apr 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 3 mos

    * working with world largest fashion companies (Valentino, Versace, Nina Ricci, Moschino) * Business trips to Italy and France 4 times a year * Developing a product selection that will maximize sales, profit and gross margin * Buying based on sales, stock, inventory turnover rate reports * Forecasting fashion trends * Negotiations and commercial correspondence * Searching for new interesting brands * Developing a concept for boutiques * Provide product layout and visual merchandising assistance to all locations