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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Australia

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Key tasks• Develop the strategy for the PUMA Operations team in conjunction with other senior managers while managing a team of 23 permanent staff and a pool of casuals across key functions.• Supervise supply planning for Australia and New Zealand including the ordering of inventory both locally and internationally. • Supervise warehousing (AU O&O, NZ 3PL), logistics (Inbound and Outbound), information technology and operations and facilities management.• Assist the Heads of Business (Operations/Merchandise/Retail and Finance) to provide reporting on financial and inventory metrics; and provide analysis for the Oceania budgeting process.Achievements• Conducted a thorough RFP process for outsourcing the warehousing and fulfillment services to allow for projected business growth and improved eCommerce capability.• Reduced OPEX in Information Technology department by over $200k in 2017 (-27%).• Introduced an Afternoon Shift into the PUMA Australia warehouse increasing output by over 40% with only a minor increase to CPU.• Implemented a 3PL move in NZ which increased output by over 50% in 2018 with no CPU impact. • Created an OTB process to ensure future purchases were in line with the Budgeted sales and to enable clearance on overstocked categories/channels.

Melbourne, Australia

Key tasks• Manage a team of 2 Planners and 1 Planning Assistant to manage functions including Wholesale Demand Planning (AU and NZ), Retail Merchandise Planning (AU and NZ) and the ordering of all inventory (International and Local).• Supervise the allocation and replenishment of inventory to retail stores and manage retail Price management.• Assist the Heads of Business (Operations/Merchandise/Retail and Finance) to provide reporting on financial and inventory metrics; and provide analysis for the Oceania budgeting process.Achievements• Developed a detailed Option Count analysis by Channel/Country to improve business efficiency which represents a 39% reduction of options with a cost saving of $473k in year one. • Created a merchandise RASCI to provide clear accountability of each task throughout each season for PUMA.

Sydney, Australia

Key tasks• Manage a team of 10 Planners across 3 diverse departments; o Home Entertainment; o Toys & Sporting; o Beauty & Consumables o Total annual turnover in excess of $1.7b.• Assisted Merchandise Managers to achieve business KPI’s by; o Providing reporting on financial and inventory metrics; o Managing the monthly replan process; o Providing the framework for the budgeting process; and o Ensuring that the Buyer/Planning relationships are appropriate. • Motivated staff to achieve team and company goals through some difficult situations. Achievements• Embedded a new Planning Structure (From July 2014) where the Planning team was separated from the Buying structure giving clearer accountabilities.• Developed an updated Replan timeline to reduce duplicate work and numbers. Previously a forecast was submitted to Woolworths corporate finance prior to the monthly replan meeting allowing for variances to occur.• Working closely with my team during the SAP implementation period to provide feedback to the IT team on system performance and issues. In March 2015, SAP replaced the Merchandise, Planning and Reporting systems in Big W.• Created a Category Deep Dive document to provide a concise view of category performance over a rolling 6 month period to assist Buyer and Merchandise Managers to make informed decisions.• Improved succession planning by introducing a Trainee Planner into my team reporting through to one of my Senior Planners.

Sydney, Australia

SENIOR MERCHANDISE PLANNER – Console Gaming, Telecommunications, Gift Card, Computer Accessories & ElectricalTasks Performed• Reporting to Merchandise Manager – Entertainment and working collaboratively with Buyers to achieve business KPI’s by; o Managing significant OTB spend ($208M FY14);o Managing Budgets and monthly updates of Merchandise Plans;o Measure SKU, Store, Space and Promotion performance; ando Improve stock turns and GMROI.• Worked with other members of the Planning community to assist in achieving department and company goals; Achievements• Undertook review of manual rebate claim collection for Movies category and developed process for tracking the timely raising of claims to ensure all entitled rebates are collected. Worked closely with GM Finance to have process implemented across other entertainment categories.• Assisted Computer Accessories Buyer to undergo major range review for category by;o Re-working store layouts to maximise space return and in-turn delivered a 11.2% reduction in floor space to achieve budgeted sales and profit results;o Re-classifying store ranging codes to ensure the right stores had the right range; ando Suggesting additions/deletions to range particularly on Printer Ink as I have significant previous experience with this product;• Reduced aged stock in Console Gaming category by providing relevant information to Buyer on key stock problems and devised clearance strategy in conjunction with Vendors.

Docklands (Melbourne), Australia

Tasks Performed• Assisted Buyers to achieve business KPI’s by; o Managing OTB including end of life management;o Managing and updating Merchandise Plans;o Forecasting purchase quantities for both promotional and new lines; ando Improve stock turns and GMROI.• Managed and inspired staff to achieve team and company goals. • Developed and executed exit strategy for Console Gaming category.Achievements• Managed successful category exit of the Console Gaming category within allocated timeframe and under Markdown budget.• Developed OTB tracking process for the Toys team to;o Allow supply chain team to manage warehouse and store resources more efficiently;o Provide sufficient funds to allow replenishment orders to be maintained all year round; ando Allow for easier tracking of orders by Allocation Analysts;• Reduced aged stock in Toys category by providing information to Buyers on stock problems and suggested solutions (eg Tactical promotions).• Lead junior team members to take ownership of their respective products and gain knowledge by taking on additional projects outside of their everyday role.

Melbourne, Australia

Tasks PerformedUtilising system data, market trends and product knowledge, produced reports to; Assist with selecting product range;Create promotional order quantities;Forecast and manage stock levels; andImprove stock turns and GMROI.Undertook management of two key projects with purpose of moving Post into a Multi-channel retailer. AchievementsBecame the National Category Manager for the Smiggle fashion stationery range in July 2008. Developed and maintained national ordering process for this range. Sales improved 36% YoY, or 47% on like number of stores. Total inventory reduction of 45%, warehouse inventory reduced 88%.Project managed 'Tech Direct' program. Tech Direct is a Mail Order catalogue that is distributed within regular Post catalogue program. Products featured are delivery only and are higher-priced or different to items available for purchase in store. Customers can pay via a National Call Centre or in-store at over 3500 Post locations, an online ordering facility scheduled for late 2010. Two Pilot catalogues were distributed in 2009 and based on their results the program moved into the regular Post catalogue schedule from Jan 2010. Sales of $2.5M are forecast for FY10/11.Currently project managing a program where Post is partnering with a large national stationery reseller to offer a vastly expanded stationery range to existing SME account customers. Customers will be able to purchase expanded range of stationery and technology items online via a co-branded website and pay via their existing Post account. The online facility and marketing are on target to launch Mid July 2010. Sales of $18M are forecast in FY10/11.Created simplified allocation spreadsheet for creating manual promotional orders.Worked closely with National Category Manager to complete range review of stationery department, with focus on SKU reduction to allow space to expand on growth categories.

East Bentleigh (Melbourne), Australia

Tasks PerformedUtilising historical data, market trends, system tools and product knowledge, produced reports to; Assist with selecting product range;Clearing aged and end of life stock;Forecast and manage stock levels;Improve stock turns; andManage open-to-buy.Displayed effective leadership skills within National Office environment resulting in the development of team members' career prospects. Involved in supplier negotiations at various levels. Involved in the recruitment of staff. Worked with Buyer to ensure advertising was compliant with ACCC regulations. AchievementsReduced Departmental inventory levels to allow greater flexibility for large promotional purchases.Improved stock turns for each category month on month whilst in printing buyership.Seconded to Buying Role for 3-month period in early 2007.Reduced inactive SOH % by closer monitoring of end of life products.Redesigned Sales & SOH report allowing greater visibility of product tracking and performance for buyer.Created report to assist Merchandise coordinator with stock balancing.Developed Merchandise Coordinator into Merchandise Planner.

Tasks PerformedManual and Promotional order allocation.Generated and analysed ad-hoc reports for Merchandiser and Buyer.Brief catalogue pages into PMP marketing system.Follow up on outstanding orders with supplier.Setup and maintenance of article information.AchievementsDeveloped Excel skills through the production of innovative reporting for both Officeworks and supplier use.Streamlined manual store allocation process by creating macro driven spreadsheet.PROMOTIONS/IN

Tasks PerformedIn-store Promotional Ticketing.Feature and Benefit Sheet Production.AchievementsCreated Techworks Presentation Standards Manual for rollout into 22 new concept stores.Developed knowledge for Officeworks National Office processes and procedures. Improved personal skills through dealings with various people both internal and external to the business.

Tasks PerformedSelling of Business Machines and Furniture products.Implementation of in-store promotions and planogram changes.Replenishing and presenting stock.AchievementsAssisted in Techworks concept rollout for first four stores. Emphasis on merchandising stock to maximise Sales and Margin by utilising different fixture types, improved product adjacency and up-sell opportunities.Gained extensive knowledge of Officeworks products, processes and systems whilst working at four different stores. Lead the Business Machines team to achieve excellent sales results and high levels of presentation.

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Bachelor Of Business, Accounting & Information Systems

Completed 14 of 24 subjects Certificate II & III in Retail Operations

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