Darwish HoldingSenior Fashion Coordinator
Dec. 2008 - Feb. 2015Qatar• (Alaia, Balmain, Nina Ricci, Dries Van Noten, Viktor&Rolf, Diane Von Furstenberg, Oscar De La Renta, Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa, Chanel, Zac Posen, Lanvin…) Achievements: • Having a main role in launching and opening 51 East at lagoon Mall in Qatar • Handling of more than 150 brands (Men, Women, Kids, & mono brands) Function: • Liaise with buyers, stores and suppliers to complete orders • Receive, arrange and organize orders when it's received from buyers • Entering data on the system by brand and supplier name, size, color and category • Managing prices in line with company policy • Coordinate with GM and other departments (Logistics & Finance) to gain timely approval on cost and payments • Maintain records of goods ordered and received • Responsible for spreading stocks between showrooms • Follow up on the monthly performance of each brand (Local & International) and send reports to suppliers as well as senior management • Organizing Trunk shows • Effective communication skills that help take orders and delegate responsibilities • Maintaining and developing of supplier relationships (Local & International) • Continual communication and relationship building with the following department: Logistics, Marketing and Financial department • Preparing buying trips: schedule and appointments • Monitoring sales values and stocks in the stores • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases • Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures