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Alfreton, Gb

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Leading the planning team thru a significant program of change over 12 months, focussed on getting a solid platform in place to grow from.This included implementing a new team structure, a systemised WSSI and line flows (Board), detailed margin modelling capability, trade calendar planning and product range planning and sign off tools.This against a backdrop of managing and improving a relatively complex channel network, comprising of UK stores, Outlets, Global E-commerce, Asia stores, Global Wholesale and Concessions/3rd party partnerships.During my notice period, I helped the business put a new forward looking team structure in place as well as laying the ground work for the next stage of our OTB, Margin and Budgeting work streams.

London, England, United Kingdom

Part of a small team who relaunched and reset the operating model of a European e-commerce business. A multi brand reseller, focussed on the Bestseller family of brands, spanning Women’s, Men’s and Children’s clothing and accessories.Operated across 23 countries, with local language sites in place as well as an App.The role covered setting up all core merchandising areas from scratch, Stock planning (WSSIs), Range building, Trading and digital marketing channel budgets and frameworks. I was also responsible for the company budget and commercial P&L, focussing on key strategic areas of improvement to roll out with the teams and align with our investor.Given the startup nature of the business, I needed to operate flexibly across a wide range of work from the most basic to the most complex.I was also the key link between our marketing agency and the business, including a key role in the management of our spending through our ad account, monitoring results using GA.

Specialising in,• Buying & Merchandising governance, process and delivery• Trade planning and delivery (online & offline)• Strategic goal setting, presentation and delivery.I consulted for TM Lewin as it came out of administration as an online only business, supporting new buying strategies, supply chain and supplier partnerships.

London, United Kingdom

Board level role responsible for the Buying, Merchandising, Sourcing, Technical (QA/QC) and Supply chain teams and strategies.Part of the management team who successfully sold the business during the Covid pandemic.A leading trading role, covering both online and offline, setting out both short and long term pricing and promotional plans across digital channels and store teams working closely with the Channel and Marketing teams.Key improvements delivered on operating stock levels and cash flow, broadening the supply base to improve margin and lead times, option efficiency and new product ranges.

London, United Kingdom

Leading a team of over 40 individuals on merchandising, including branch merchandising and elements of supply chain and sourcing.I was responsible for the buying and trading plans across the entire organisation and product offer, including OTB management, sales forecasts, price and promotional strategies and the stock location strategy across all channels (including 56 stores in the UK, Eire and USA, the website, brochure, contact centre and outlets).As a member of the operating board I was also jointly responsible in delivering a business vision and subsequent strategies for product, driving operational efficiency, collaborating and supporting wider business initiatives / goals. Always focussing on delivering excellent service and value for our customers. I was also a key contributor to the main board, with responsibility for the trading of the business and presenting the latest business outlook and action plans.Drove EBITDA to “best ever” levels during my time with the business.

Watford, United Kingdom

Planning Director for Mens and Childrenswear for Ralph Lauren outlets across Europe and the UK.Responsible for the smooth delivery of several of the largest product programs in the organisation, including mens polo's and shirts, managing many millions of units annually.Responsible for the store stock and assortment plans across 11 countries, 3 currencies and 48 stores in total, including stores in one of the largest outlets in the world, Bicester village.Responsible for the overall stock, option and promotional strategies, with a focus on maximising profits and the clearance of inherited old stock.Looked after a team of 20 across the two divisions.Alongside the other planning director drove record levels of team satisfaction and engagement in company engagement surveys.

Welwyn Garden City, Uk

Mens and Childrenswear (including Schoolwear), for Tesco Clothing Online.Responsible for setting and selecting the range, promotional and stock requirements for Tesco clothing online, this included working with the store teams on stock procurement from main ranges and seperately on additional web exclusive assortments / brands.Also accountable for product set up for web, and feeding into the homepage and email layout.

Weymouth & London, Uk

I began on Menswear, but also worked on Womens Nightwear & Swim and Womens Casual Bottoms. As Snr Merchandiser of Casual Bottoms, I was responsible for one of the largest departments in the company and of the second largest denim range in the UK (by volume).Whilst on Menswear, I oversaw rapid growth in sales and locations, with 50 new locations being opened in one year alone.I spent a period of time covering for the vacant Director of Menswear role, often representing the department at company trade meetings and reporting into the MD.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Childrenswear, Boyswear and Schoolwear

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Menswear Merchandiser