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Multi-faceted, fast acting, successful coach & leader. Highly skilled in developing individuals, building strategic relationships & category management. Vast experience in all aspects of Retail & Distribution forged from roles within Buying, Merchandising, Branding, Sourcing & Account Management. A proven track record of over delivering KPIs and step changing category performance. Extensive experience sourcing from China, India & Europe, optimising stock holding & availability, improving efficiency & OTIF in the supply chain.Key skills• Leadership• Category management• Range building• Team culture• WSSI & Budgeting• Forecasting• Negotiation• Far east sourcing• Supplier relationships• Stock management• Exit management• Promotional planning• Project management• Data efficiency
Segen Global
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Senior Head Of Supply Chain - Africa, Europe, Modules And MountingSegen GlobalBromham, Gb
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Head Of Supply Chain - Africa, Europe, Modules & MountingSegen May 2024 - PresentAldershot, Hants, GbSupply Chain lead for Africa and Europe renewables markets.Solar Panels & Mounting for Group (Uk, Europe and Africa).Coaching & developing my teams across the globe, located in UK, Europe and Africa.Working in strategic collaboration with partners across multiple continents.Oversee a team of 12 to deliver renewables to installers all around the world!
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Head Of Supply Chain - Africa, Modules & MountingSegen Nov 2022 - May 2024Aldershot, Hants, GbLed & developed the newly formed Supply Chain team to drive sales in SA & expand into SADC market.Responsible for Solar Panels & Mounting for Group (Uk, Europe and Africa).Oversee a team of 12 to deliver renewables to installers all around the world!
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Head Of Sourcing & New BusinessTcp Lighting Feb 2021 - Nov 2022Aurora, Oh, UsSmart Home, Lighting, Heating, Cooling, Cookshop, Pet accessories, EVsLed sourcing & product development for new ranges.Negotiated new products, contracts and grew relationships with new factories in China.Delivering new growth categories to drive sales.Work with design team to build new brands.Identifying product trends, and gaps in market to expand business into. -
Merchandise ManagerClintons (Ag Retail) Nov 2020 - Feb 2021Loughton, Essex, Gb -
Buying Manager - Smart Home & DiyHomebase Jun 2016 - Jun 2020Milton Keynes, England, GbSignificantly upscale the brand proposition, delivering what customers wanted, growing portfolio to 7k+ skus across 50+ suppliersImplemented biggest range review of Homebase history -
Senior Merchandiser - HomeHome Retail Group Plc Jul 2015 - Jun 2016Milton Keynes, GbLeading a team of six to deliver significant improvement to Home's profitability by increasing stock turn and improving the sourcing strategy. Reducing lead time, minimum order quantities and improving supply chain efficiencies. Analysing and predicting upcoming sales opportunities, acting fast to maximising trade and engaging key stakeholders. Managing priorities and optimising workload.Developing team to maximise their potential and reaching optimal performanceManaging significant re-branding and optimising product performanceImplementing market beating promotionsHomebase Retail champion 2015 -
Merchandise Planning ManagerF&F Clothing Feb 2015 - Jun 2015Hatfield, Hertfordshire, GbEnhanced understanding of fast paced fashion -
Senior Merchandiser - HomeHome Retail Group Plc Feb 2014 - Feb 2015Milton Keynes, GbLeading a team of six across three categories to deliver a long term increase in stock turn. Ensuring smooth delivery of our new format "Home" store roll out, trading of trend ranges and building a team of top talent.Range review twice a year to optimise range versus predicted trends and manage out poor performing lines.Analysing and predicting upcoming sales opportunities, acting fast to maximising trade and engaging key stakeholders.
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Senior Merchandiser - Home Enhancements & TextilesHome Retail Group Plc Jun 2013 - Feb 2014Milton Keynes, GbFirst Homebase Senior Merchandiser to lead a team of six, across two categories. Reduced stock by 40% whilst growing sales and profit. Successfully implemented the next generation "Home" store with positive profit payback. First team to trade "on trend" ranges. Managed out under performance to build a stronger team
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Senior Merchandiser - Decorating Accessories & WoodcareHome Retail Group Plc Jul 2011 - May 2013Milton Keynes, GbLeading a merchandising team of three to deliver seasonal (Woodcare) growth through range change. Re-platformed Decorating Accessories through range reviews to enhance customer journey, reduce stock holding and grow sales and profit
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Merchandiser - PaintHome Retail Group Plc Jan 2010 - Jul 2011Milton Keynes, GbSupporting merchandising team to deliver sales and profit growth within stock budgets for Interior and Exterior Paint
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Assistant Merchandiser - Decorating Accessories & WoodcareHome Retail Group Plc Jan 2008 - Dec 2009Milton Keynes, GbAssisting merchandising team to deliver sales and profit growth within stock budgets Decorating Accessories (Paint Preparation), Interior and Exterior Woodcare
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Assistant Merchandiser - PaintHome Retail Group Plc Sep 2007 - Dec 2007Milton Keynes, GbAssisting the merchandising team to deliver sales and profit growth within stock budgets for Interior & Exterior Paint
Chris Askew Skills
Chris Askew Education Details
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University Of PortsmouthAccounting -
Redborne Upper
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Askew
What company does Chris Askew work for?
Chris Askew works for Segen Global
What is Chris Askew's role at the current company?
Chris Askew's current role is Senior Head of Supply Chain - Africa, Europe, Modules and Mounting.
What is Chris Askew's email address?
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What schools did Chris Askew attend?
Chris Askew attended University Of Portsmouth, Redborne Upper.
What are some of Chris Askew's interests?
Chris Askew has interest in Leadership, Management, Football, Team Building, Music, Motivation.
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Chris Askew has skills like Team Leadership, Sales, Budgets, Demand Forecasting, Forecasting, Seasonal, Trends, Stock Management, Coaching, Staff Development, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial Planning.
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