Managing 60-70 suppliers in China and Indonesia.Building rapport and communicating daily with suppliers regarding samples/ developments/stock orders.Negotiating with suppliers to ensure cost prices remain competitive and low MOQ’s. Requestingnew samples after attending Maison Shanghai October Fair, and October Canton Fair, ensuringthey arrive in line with the critical path to be exhibited at the Coach House stand for Spring FairNEEC.Commercially aware and adapting the selling prices in accordance to changes in economy suchas 20ft/ 40hq container freight charges and exchange rates.Liaising with the freight forwarders HUNICORN for consolidations.Increasing stock availability from 83% to 95% and reducing stock holding from 29mil to 18.5milfrom 2022-2024.Liaising with the QC department for any products quality issues.Continually collecting and reporting packaging data to comply with EPR regulations.Ensuring the correct commodity codes are used for new and existing lines.Reordering stock using Slimstock software and where applicable, to maximise shippingcapacity. Forecasting all lines and adjusting where appropriate.Liaising with the product certification officer ensuring supplier’s and their products are complaint with UK regulations.

Understanding the BRRR strategy for property investment.1st property was a cash buy in 2023, through auction to add value. Once renovated, we refinanced and purchased another property through auction in July 2024. The 2nd property is still under renovation.

Owner of a mobile dessert trailer serving up Hong Kong bubble waffles.Attending local food events around the North West and East of England.

Managed 3 x purchasing assistants and ensured processes were running in line with the criticalpath.Encouraged productivity and created a sense of support to contribute to job satisfaction.Attended various UK trade shows (Harrogate Christmas & Gift fair, Spring and Autumn fair),Europe (Messe Frankfurt) and China (Canton Fair) to source new suppliers and met existingsuppliers to view new products.Presented new findings to Directors and design team.Lead weekly Purchasing meetings, conducted annual reviews and monthly one to ones. Liaisedwith the financial controller to ensure all orders were within company budget.Negotiated with suppliers to ensure cost prices remain competitive.Scheduled all sea freight ensuring shipping capacity was fully utilised to each CBM whenconsolidating, then liaised with the freight forwarders to book containers.Scheduled approx. 20 containers a month with the warehouse goods in team.Reviewed QC reports with the Directors, and checked stock when they arrived.Exhibited at Autumn Fair and assisted the sales team with customer queries.

University sandwich yearDepartment- Gift for the Home, Adult Gifts, Collectables, Occasions, Pets, FragrancesPlacement YearBuyer-Wendy LewisWebsite- www.24studio.co.ukRange planning and product developmentInternet product developmentManagement of suppliers and profit marginInternal communication and other general dutiesWas responsible for 2 publications; Wedding Leaflet and Gift and Collectables Leaflet