Anthony Deane Email & Phone Number

Bingley, Gb

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Gb

CCTV Direct are a leading electronics distributor of CCTV, Security and Safety products to the trade.• A hybrid role managing buying, logistics and warehouse operations in a busy B2B company.• Sourcing goods and managing a global supplier base, negotiating pricing, minimums and trading terms to grow margin and secure the best value. • Special or unique product sourcing to meet individual customer needs or business tenders.• Identification of secondary product sources to mitigate risks in the supply chain.• Detailed data analysis, demand planning, monitoring of stock levels and placing of buys.• Co-ordinating shipments and the management of all related documentation and costs including freight, private labeling and packaging from suppliers in China.• Management of UK goods transport and logistics services from the warehouse to customers.• Managing the warehouse and a team of 3 direct reports to ensure efficient day to day operations and the meeting of agreed business KPIs whilst promoting continuous improvement.• Purchasing of goods and services for daily business operations (Transport, Packaging, Cleaning and Catering supplies, etc.).

Bradford, Gb

HC Slingsby plc is a leading B2B Mail order business with a ‘one-stop shop’ solution for company purchasing and diverse range of 45,000 lines available via its 850 page catalogue and online presence. • Managing 12 direct reports in the buying (9) and inventory/stock control (3) teams.• Final decision making on the full product portfolio of 45,000 SKUs and 15 diverse categories (including Handling, Storage, Ladders, Workshop, Matting, Safety, Security, Signage, Facilities Management, PPE and Workwear, Cleaning and Waste, Office and Mailroom equipment).• Develop and manage the supplier base including negotiation of trading terms, vendor appraisal and generating alternative income streams. • Market and sales analysis to identify new business opportunities, trends and market threats.• Continuous development and refining of the product range.• New product development and product sourcing from UK, Europe, USA and the far east.• Identifying and pursuing continuous cost savings in the supply chain.• Forecast future demand on seasonal and stock lines, monitor stock levels and place buys.• Setting of competitive selling prices and the maintenance and growth of business margins.• Project Management lead on the production of the annual product catalogue (850 pages).• Database management of the product file using the Stibo product management system.

Bradford, Gb

Freemans Grattan have been a leading presence in home shopping in the UK for over 100 years and are part of the Otto Group, the world’s largest home shopping organisation.• Managing a small team of stock controllers with 4 direct reports, my role was to plan and merchandise the home textiles, home furniture, decorative accessories, rugs, kitchenware, home electricals, travel and garden ranges both online and offline.• Carry out sales and market analysis, determine range structures, product selection and new product development through detailed planning.• Forecast sales, plan stock budgets, negotiate minimums, monitor stock levels and place buys whilst ensuring a global supply base meet agreed service levels.• Optimise catalogue profitability and stock turnover while maintaining aesthetic appeal of print. • Working with the Creative and Marketing teams to plan and produce printed catalogues and maximise online opportunities.

Bradford, Gb

HC Slingsby plc is a leading B2B Mail order business with a ‘one-stop shop’ solution for company purchasing and diverse range of 45,000 lines available via its 850 page catalogue and online presence• Category management of a portfolio of 5,000 lines and 350 catalogue pages for the core ranges of Facilities/Premises Management, Flooring, Lockers and Storage equipment. • Market and sales analysis to refine and develop product ranges and identify new opportunities.• New Product development and product sourcing in the UK and Europe.• Supplier base management, negotiation of terms and generating alternative income streams. • Identifying and pursuing continuous cost savings in the supply chain.• Setting of competitive selling prices and the maintenance and growth of business margins.• Production of printed catalogues including product selection, pagination, design briefing, copywriting, production, proofing and final sign off to strict deadlines to meet a critical path.

Bradford, Gb

• Category management of the Mailroom, Workshop, Cleaning, Waste and Retail ranges. • Growing responsibility from an initial 75 pages up to 240 catalogue pages,• Project management of Mini-Catalogues to targeted market and industry sectors.• Successful development and launch of the new ‘Retail supplies’ category to the market.

ICM offer a broad range of IT and business continuity services.• Part of a central group Marketing team with direct responsibility for marketing the Disaster Recovery division and the specialist role of Team Market Analyst. My responsibilities included planning, preparation and execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns (direct mail, online marketing, telemarketing, events and advertising), project management, database marketing, design briefing and copywriting, budget management, promotion analysis, newsletter editorial and managing partner funding.

Bingley, West Yorkshire, Gb

Emerald are the leading international publisher of academic and professional management literature.• Marketing a portfolio of 11 international titles covering Engineering and Property. I was responsible for the planning, preparation and execution of marketing campaigns to grow the academic and business customer base. This included the management of a substantial promotional budget, targeted direct marketing, advertising, online marketing, exhibitions, copywriting and print design, list sourcing and performance analysis.

Ba (Hons), Business Studies

Higher National Diploma, Business Studies

National Diploma, Business Studies

7 X Gcses, Including Maths And English Language