Ole Drost

Management of sourcing, purchasing, quality and compliance related topics within the categories fashion & apparel, shoes, luggage & bags, sports, fashion jewelry, accessories, electronics and gifts. Global sourcing, strategic purchasing, supplier relationship management, supplier development, cost and contract negotiations. Assessment, reorganization and development of the international supplier base.

Responsible for global purchase management of more than 600 cosmetic and fashion accessories annualy from Asia for distribution in 60 countries. Recruitment and set-up of a new buying team within specific product segments. Responsible for global sourcing, strategic purchasing, supplier relationship management, supplier development, cost and contract negotiations. Assessment, reorganization and development of the supplier base leading to high savings and increase of gross margins.

Managing the sourcing and purchasing office in China, leading and guiding the NPD processes. Responsible for strategic and operational sourcing and buying within the categories fashion accessoires and sundries. Professional and disciplinary management of the teams. Strategic development of key category competitiveness leading to high increases in revenues and profits.

Development, purchase and import of fashionable consumer products, licensed themes and promotional products. Managing the purchasing team and startegic development of key accounts (Tchibo, Otto Versand, Douglas, etc.).