Arrived at Velocity Commerce during it’s most exciting period of growth, managing the importing and commercials of own brand product with 50% increase of revenue. Also finding new logistics solutions to drive down costs at both entry to and exit from the UK.Amazon and eBay are two of the world’s leading online marketplaces, with almost 500million active users all over the globe. Velocity Commerce helps brands take advantage of the huge opportunities these marketplaces present, increasing sales and turning brands into category leaders online. Our team of specialists in: Amazon marketing, content optimisation, SEO, copywriting, graphic design, data and analytics, international sales, supply chain and merchandising, currently manages and retails product ranges online for a wide variety of partners, including: Brita, Nextbase, Hoover and Sony. As well as helping brands to optimise their presence online, we can offer a fulfilment service to our clients and manage the distribution of products. With logistics services available in the UK, Europe and the US, we offer global selling solutions to a wide range of brands. Our team manages product sales from end to end, including listing, optimisation, distribution and customer services. Our team of experts understands the full process and the pain points of selling online, and take the headache away from our partners. Velocity Commerce has been named one of the fastest growing companies in Europe in the 2019 FT 1000 report and in December 2018, we were also ranked 11th in ‘The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100’ 2018 league table, which identifies Britain’s fastest-growing companies over the last three years.

Inventory management for key gadget and technology brands into Apple, Amazon, High Street Retail, Gaming and Education channels. Working across two business systems, communicating to three separate office sites, and guiding logistics into three separate warehouse locations. Quickly recognised for my ability to manage multiple brand inventory, resulting in being given the responsibility of the greatest number of sku’s & inventory value in the Exertis Unlimited business, in excess of £8m. August 2018 - given responsibility to manage the inventory for the largest distribution launch with Apple for Microsoft Office, £2m inventory valueBrands include:MicrosoftLogitechTech 21ParrotLittleBits Kaiser Baas STMElgato

Dedicated category management for drinkware and imported products, focusing on HORECA but also including gifts, homeware, food and designing bespoke branded products.Large projects and successes to date have been:• Factory research and selection from a number of sources of glassware for our own Bar@drinkstuff brand, with ongoing range development. One of the key product ranges for the business.• Sourcing a ceramics factory to produce our own imported Tiki mug range, with ongoing range development of exciting new designs.• The key driver in the great success of our cocktail syrups category, expanding the flavour range to nearly 100, with huge growth with our main brand plus the launch of new brands. Looking to expand this further with many more exciting new brands and flavours.• Introduced UK exclusive Libbey and Luminarc glassware, always looking for innovation and USP.• Manage the largest domestic suppliers of the business, securing growth with all and achieving KPI's and business terms. Work with a production department and managers of a fast-moving retail channel, reacting to demand and ensuring maximum availability of stock.Planning and placing container orders with multiple factories in the Far East.Work with suppliers and factories to source and design bespoke and branded product.Sourcing new products through existing and new supplier channels, both domestically and from international sources.Monitor the merchandising of my product ranges, ensuring sell through and profitability.Manage the growth of existing supplier accounts, negotiating terms of business and improving profit margins.Planning the introduction and expansion of new product ranges, which have added value to the business.Manage a buying assistant, overseeing purchase orders and receipt of deliveries. Close relationship with the web content and marketing teams regarding new products and displaying them on the website and through marketplace channels, and for off-site promotion.

Principal buyer for the entire business, covering all 29 sport and outdoor categories, including apparel, footwear, sports and outdoor equipment, sports merchandise and gifts. Managed key accounts with Puma, Nike & Adidas amongst 90 other suppliers, placing forward orders for every Spring/Summer & Autumn/Winter season with total annual expenditure of £15million.Oversaw the flow of work for the Web Team, who supervise product creation onto the website.Close communication with marketing and merchandising departments to ensure new range launches are advertised effectively and stock control and sell through is maintained.Supervised two buying assistants, overseeing daily purchase order creation and stock control. Maintained communication with the warehouse to ensure forward orders are booked in and deliveries received are processed as quickly as possible.

Senior Buyer for all product categoriesStock control and maintaining stock levels of key products.Maintaining communication with the Product Development team regarding new products and displaying them on the website.Processing delivery notes, adding stock and dealing with delivery errors and faulty products.Sourcing new products through existing supplier channels and finding new ones at Trade Shows.Planning and placing container orders with suppliers in the Far East.Dealing with invoice queries, chasing credit notes and ensuring correct costs are paid.Liaising with the warehouse to ensure stock quantity is suitable and there are adequate stock locations available.