Keisha Solanki

Summer Placement - Buying Administrative Assistant at Tesco F&F, Hertfordshire

Shadowed in the Women’s Wear Buying department for F&F fashion—within bottoms, tailoring, swimwear, outerwear and woven garments. Produced competitor shop presentations, completed market research to analyse competitors, consumer behaviour, and emerging fashion trends, and supported the buying team with administrative tasks. Gained experience within a fashion company and industry.

Buying Administrative Assistant at Tesco F&F, Hertfordshire

This role built on previous responsibilities with added proficiency in Excel for trading analysis and product management, including ROS calculations, best/worst product performance tracking, and maintaining seasonal inline lists. Streamlined workflows for colour and price amendments, ensuring data accuracy across trading reports and seasonal assortments. Organised supplier meetings to support fittings sessions. Managed sample tracking and ensured timely approvals and accurate product presentation.

Buying Administrative Assistant at Tesco F&F - Hertfordshire

Shadowed in the Women'swear Buying department for Tesco F&F fashion (within bottoms, tailoring, swimwear, outerwear and woven seams). Handled samples from different seasons, produced competitor shop presentation packs, and prepared sample rooms for sign-offs. Completed administrative tasks and supported other buying team members. Gained experience within a fashion company and industry. Conducted market research to analyse competitors, customer behaviour, and emerging fashion trends. Streamlined workflows for colour and price amendments, ensuring data accuracy across trading reports and seasonal line lists. Organized supplier meetings to support fit sessions, and managed sample tracking for timely approvals and accurate product presentation. Gained hands-on exposure to Excel-based trading analysis and ROS calculations as part of buying operations.

Buying Administrative Assistant at Tesco F&F - Hertfordshire

This role has continued from August 2025 and into the present, building on previous duties with an added emphasis on data analytics. Proficient in Excel for trading analysis and product management, including ROS calculations, best/worst product performance tracking, and maintaining seasonal line lists. Continued market research for multiple teams to analyse competitors, customer behaviour, and emerging fashion trends. Continued organization of supplier meetings, sample tracking, timely approvals, and accurate product presentation. Streamlined colour and price amendments and ensured data accuracy across trading reports and seasonal assortments. Experience supporting visual merchandising decisions and store presentation within the F&F Women’swear range.

Buying Administrative Assistant (Summer Placement) at Tesco F&F (Women's Wear Buying) – Tesco

Shadowed in the Women's wear Buying department for F&F fashion within bottoms, tailoring, swimwear, outerwear and woven items; handled samples from different seasons; produced competitor shop presentation packs; organized rack setups for sign-offs; completed administrative tasks; assisted other buying team members; gained experience in a fashion company and the fashion industry; conducted market research to analyse competitors, customer behaviour and emerging fashion trends.