Lena - Sophie Röper (geb. Krups)

CEO

Germany14 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in driving retail growth.
Expertise in managing diverse purchasing needs.
Strong negotiation skills with top brands.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fashion Retail Executive with extensive experience in luxury goods and e-commerce.

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Skills

Other Skills

FashionTrend AnalysisMerchandisingApparelVisual MerchandisingRetailTrendStylingInventory ManagementLuxury GoodsAssortmentMerchandise PlanningStore ManagementFashion BuyingHandbags

About

• Accomplished Buying Director with demonstrated track record of success within large corporate retailers, driving and developing the business to the next level. • Forward-thinking and resourceful professional with history of increasing revenue, strong negotiation skills and developing compelling product assortments • Competent Team leader, experienced in managing and developing assistants and other team members • Additional strengths include streamlining product portfolios of over 100 brands and multiple product lines, uncovering new offerings to drive retails growth and successfully managing diverse purchasing needs in fast-paced (E-com) environment Qualifications: • NYU Business School Trained • High Competency in Financial Analytics • Solid Experience within US & EU Market • Profound Knowledge of Fashion Industry and its Development • Strong Negotiation Skills • Excellent Interpersonal Ability • Great Leadership Skills • Fast-paced and highly efficient Worker

Experience

Zalando

7 roles

Vice President Designer

Promoted

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

GM Designer

Sep 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

Director Designer

Promoted

Jan 2020 – Dec 2024 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Head of Buying Premium & Luxury

Promoted

Jul 2018 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

Heading the buying department for all Women's and Men's Categories: RTW, ACC & Shoes, within the Premium / Designer Sector @ Zalando SE

Team Lead Buying Zalando Premium

Promoted

Nov 2016 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

Team Lead for all Women's and Men's Categories: RTW, ACC & Shoes, within the Premium & Designer Sector of Zalando.

Lead Buyer Premium Womens' Shoes & Accessories

Apr 2016 – Nov 2016 · 7 mos

Assortment Buying – Attend market to create compelling & differentiated assortments that attract new & engage existing customers
Bottom up & top down planning – Analyze performance, build detailed financial recaps & future plans on category/brand/ style level
Inseason Business Management – Optimize performance by identifying SWOTs & reacting on these through RTV’s, Swaps, Promos
Manage & improve vendor agreements to increase profitability & minimize risks
Developing category, brand and marketing strategies to achieve highest impact on sales volume
Working closely with merchandising and production team to develop appealing imagery and consistent brand language
Manage team, ensure solid teamwork and create good working atmosphere

Buyer Premium Women's Shoes & Accessories

Jan 2015 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

Assortment Buying – Attend market to create compelling & differentiated assortments that attract new & engage existing customers
Bottom up & top down planning – Analyze performance, build detailed financial recaps & future plans on category/brand/ style level
Inseason Business Management – Optimize performance by identifying SWOTs & reacting on these through RTV’s, Swaps, Promos
Manage & improve vendor agreements to increase profitability & minimize risks
Developing category, brand and marketing strategies to achieve highest impact on sales volume
Working closely with merchandising and production team to develop appealing imagery and consistent brand language
Manage team, ensure solid teamwork and create good working atmosphere

Up & rising gmbh (inc.)

Founder & CEO

Aug 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · berlin area, germany

• Responsibilities from A-Z: research & recruitment of designers, creating financial plans & forecasts, assortment buying, marketing, logistics and operations, packaging & shipping, inventory flow management, web design, merchandising & styling, as well as daily editorial coverage on trends etc.

Michael kors

Sr. Assistent Buyer - Lifestyle All Accessories

Mar 2013 – Sep 2013 · 6 mos

Assortment planning & buy for US & EU market
Inventory Flow Management
Developing merchandising strategic for new store openings
Create action plans for Opportunities and potential liabilities
Managing AB & MA’s within both teams

Saks fifth avenue / saks direct

Assistant Buyer - Contemporary and Classic Handbags & Shoes

Nov 2011 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos · New York City

Pre and Post-Market Preparation
Analyze style-level selling and identify opportunities for reorders to increase full-price sales
Collaborate with planning team to optimize inventory breadth and depth, receipt plans, sales, and markdown cadence
Analyzed business recaps and selling reports to assist in order allocations, reorder proposals, and receipt management
Coordinated vendor participation in advertising and editorial books
Operate as a team leader by overseeing, training and developing MA’s & AB’s