tamara kaplan

Work closely with design and product development to develop commercially relevant collections aligned with market needs. Manage product and sourcing processes from supplier selection, costing and negotiation through production and delivery.

Owned the global menswear jersey and knitwear category across an international retail network of 600+ stores, with responsibility for assortment, pricing and product strategy. Used sales, sell-through, margin and stock-efficiency KPIs to optimize assortment decisions and category profitability.

Conducted market and trend analysis to identify product opportunities and support commercially viable collections. Managed product development processes including costing, supplier coordination and production order execution.

Managed a €7M annual sourcing volume, developing cost-effective sourcing strategies aligned with profitability and commercial objectives. Achieved approximately 90% on-time shipment through proactive production and supplier performance management.

Conducted market and competitor analysis to identify trends, customer preferences and commercial opportunities. Supported collection development with buying, design, production and fabric sourcing teams.

Supported international fashion assortment buying and sourcing, including production order placement and supplier coordination. Exceeded budget targets by 30% by developing the right product assortment and implementing effective pricing strategies.

Managed luxury menswear and premium textile assortments with responsibility for seasonal buying planning. Conducted weekly and monthly sales and sell-through KPI analysis and implemented targeted actions to improve revenue.

Managed textile category assortment in line with customer demand and profitability targets. Selected products, monitored category performance and optimized commercial performance.

Grade: 29/30

Master’s Degree in Fashion with focus on Italian Fashion & Luxury Industry. Grade: 29/30.

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with focus on consumer behaviour and consumption patterns.

Six-month program in Visual Merchandising covering store concept design, consumer-driven product placement and visual retail strategies.