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Email with the PD team in America

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 14:39:36 UTC

This is an email i received explaining one of our styles under product development have been ticketed by the vendor with unknown tickets.

K3 - Product lifecycle from development to customer and the critical path approach to support the buying and merchandising process

PD Selling Report For Nov Dresses

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 14:46:50 UTC

This file is something i pull together for my buyer from the selling reports i get from the office in America.

K5- The brand position within the market, which includes both UK and global markets, retailer types and trading models

K7 - Key aspects of the sector in respect of global and domestic trading patterns

Email about goods shipping date being delayed

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 14:51:16 UTC

This is an email from the american team who have spoken to the vendor and have requested on the vendors behalf a date extension, in result for a discount on the cost

K6 - Effective methods of negotiation, and how they relate to the organisation’s strategy, goals and ethical stance

S5 - Negotiates in a manner that balances the need for a sound financial return, with the need to operate ethically, honestly and fairly

COMP Shop

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 14:59:47 UTC

This is a Comp shop i did for my buyer for party/occasion wear

K5- The brand position within the market, which includes both UK and global markets, retailer types and trading models

K7- Key aspects of the sector in respect of global and domestic trading patterns

K11- The principles of undertaking competitor analyses

S1- Uses their market/industry knowledge to contribute to new product development and innovation

Team Meeting Notes

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 15:15:21 UTC

This is an email from my supervisor summarising what was talked about in our weekly team meetings

K9 - Effective methods of communication to achieve operational success

Selling Report

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 15:18:22 UTC

This is a selling report sent to me by the American team

K10- The principles of internal trend analysis and forecasting

S15- Demonstrates anticipation of customer buying and product patterns to forecast future demand

RRP Confirmation Email

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 15:30:31 UTC

This is a email i send to the vendor, requesting back confirmation legally for the rrps on the deal

S3- Ensures product quality and legal compliance by working within industry standards, regulations and legislation to source, purchase and sell goods

S8- Applies an ethical and sustainable approach to the buying and merchandising process in line with policies and procedures to achieve legal compliance

PD Sheet

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 15:36:22 UTC

This is a Pd sheet for our April/May Type 6 dresses after ive manipulated it ready to create the deals from

S6- Monitors agreed performance targets with suppliers to manage ongoing supplier relationships

S10- Works with external and internal departments (for example, marketing, distribution, suppliers) to build relationships to drive sales activity and support the delivery of the business objectives across all channels

Not Booked

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 15:48:19 UTC

This is a file i pull from one of our systems telling me what po's have not been booked and how many days till it needs to be booked or how many days late it is to be booked

S9- Ensures the agreed route to market is delivered and maintained successfully so that objectives are met

S12- Demonstrates accurate application of systems in analysing data (for example, customer trends, buying patterns, stock rotation and levels)

S4- Ensures accurate implementation of the critical path prioritising actions accordingly

Personal Development Plan

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 15:52:01 UTC

This is a plan me and my supervisor goes through every month to help develop me further in Tjmaxx

S19- Develops self and individuals to improve personal and team performance and capability

Feedback

ella_mann — 2024-11-19 15:58:38 UTC

This is feedback i collected for my end of year progression meeting

B6- Operates within professional code of ethics

B5- Is flexible, agile and adaptable to changing markets

WGSN Reports

ella_mann — 2024-11-20 15:43:20 UTC

This is one example of a trend board i pull for all the buyers in kids and toys when requested from WGSN.

S1- Uses their market/industry knowledge to contribute to new product development and innovation

K19- The range and impact of external factors such as currency fluctuation and global suppliers have on profit margin and costs

TRAFFIC LIHT SYSTEM

ella_mann — 2024-12-02 17:52:09 UTC

This document i used with the level 3 apprentice when she joined on my department. i used this to help develop her knowledge of the buying admin role

K16- The importance of coaching and mentoring to support the development of the buying and merchandising teams

S23 - Coaches and mentors new/less experienced colleagues

DUE TOO SOON APPROVAL

ella_mann — 2024-12-02 17:56:00 UTC

This is an email i sent to the buying director of kids and toys, asking approval for product development shipments

B4- Is resilient, organised with an eye for attention to detail

Roles & Responsibilities

ella_mann — 2024-12-03 10:12:04 UTC

This is a chart made to explain the connection between merch analysts and buying admins. It shows each different roles day to day tasks and also the connection between these tasks.

K4- Principles of buying and merchandising and the specific role of each

Girlswear Ecom sales R1

ella_mann — 2024-12-03 10:19:02 UTC

This PDF is a document we will pull every Monday morning to send to buyers, merchandisers and buying managers. This shows us the sales in R1 (England) online.

K12- The different purchasing habits of customers, seasonality and the different customer journey across all purchasing channels

5 Ended report

ella_mann — 2024-12-03 10:31:04 UTC

This is an report sent weekly towards the end of week 43 where we have to action changes in the system for po's that are going to arrive late and not in the 5 ended season.

K21- Factors affecting and impacting seasonal planning to ensure availability of appropriate products and to drive profit

WSSI

ella_mann — 2024-12-03 11:04:35 UTC

The above document is an assignment that I completed within the subject of a WSSI, which is an acronym for weekly sales stock intake. Within this assignment we annotated the wssi and worked out different price points within the excel chart such as This year sales and last year mark on. The wssi is a great tool in use of stock planning as it allows one to see how much stock has been sold and in which weeks it sold in.

K20- The impact of stock planning and densities on profitability and how it aligns to organisational/brand strategy

Letter From Head of Buying

ella_mann — 2024-12-03 11:43:38 UTC

This is a letter from the head of buying who is updating the buyer on regulations ok Tjmaxx

K2- Industry standards, regulations and legislation relating to the ethical and sustainable sourcing, purchasing and sale of goods to ensure compliance

Approved Deals

ella_mann — 2024-12-03 11:45:53 UTC

This is a report sent out when our department is put into spend. Highlighting which deals are allowed to be submitted and Which deals aren't on that day.

S21- Operates in a manner that produces the required financial rate of return for the business