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Develop statistical forecasts and integrate numerous elements of business data and Market intelligence (initiatives, distribution, pricing, and promotional activities) shared by internal Brand teams. Currently Responsible for both Rimmel & Bourjois forecast planning, previously managed Supply Planning for Sally Hansen Brand.• Prioritize key master data items to support current and future business plans. Maintain master data directly in the system.• Evaluate historical shipment… Show more Develop statistical forecasts and integrate numerous elements of business data and Market intelligence (initiatives, distribution, pricing, and promotional activities) shared by internal Brand teams. Currently Responsible for both Rimmel & Bourjois forecast planning, previously managed Supply Planning for Sally Hansen Brand.• Prioritize key master data items to support current and future business plans. Maintain master data directly in the system.• Evaluate historical shipment patterns, use experience and statistical knowledge to implement optimal models to represent (i) the best future forecast pattern, and (ii) the most efficient forecast method to deliver best accuracy per effort invested.• Review statistical forecasts periodically and implement updates to deliver best ongoing modeling as business evolves over time.• Make forecast modifications in the system, in collaboration with the Market Forecast Planner• Understand market dynamics and latest marketing and supply plans (promotions, cannibalization, distribution changes, supply constraints etc) and make value-added modifications to system forecast• Weekly demand control: collaborate with market demand planner and category supply planning; propose changes to the system forecast, and execute changes.• Represent demand planning in Commercial (Brand) meetings and further enable Brand level accuracy results.• Gather information on future initiatives for own market from initiative planner• Collaborate with category supply chain contacts – communicate significant forecast changes and what-if projections in line with operating strategy; review latest supply situation; and manage resulting forecast updates. Show less

As office manager for a busy retail store, I was involved in all aspects of the business, including marketing, purchasing, human resources and finance.• Motivating a team of ten employees to increase sales and ensure efficiency.• Monitoring stock levels and making key decisions on stock control• Close attention on any price changes and acting promptly to market change.• Analysing sales figures and forecasting future sales• Meeting with suppliers, purchasing stock for the… Show more As office manager for a busy retail store, I was involved in all aspects of the business, including marketing, purchasing, human resources and finance.• Motivating a team of ten employees to increase sales and ensure efficiency.• Monitoring stock levels and making key decisions on stock control• Close attention on any price changes and acting promptly to market change.• Analysing sales figures and forecasting future sales• Meeting with suppliers, purchasing stock for the coming season, approving contracts.• Attending trade shows abroad.• Updating colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues• Maintaining awareness of market trends in the industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring changes from local competitors in the market.• Initiating changes to improve the business• Generate and update website content (products, supporting imagery)• Source artwork, producing banners, promotions for use on social media platforms. (using Photoshop)• Monitor and improving SEO position (Google AdWords) • Manage website configuration & parameters (i.e. payment options, stock management) • Scope and document on-going website functional projects /improvements• Liaise with e-commerce provider regarding the day-to-day management of the website.• Evaluate approaches & strategies to improve website sales conversions & customer engagement• Investigate and report any operational/technical issues• Sponsorship (budget) Show less

Organized meetings and travel arrangementsComplete expenses reports, credit card payments.Administrative support for corporate head office.Compile weekly reports.Liaising with staff members.

Responsible for creating packaging budgets across several markets; ROI, GB & ROW. Maintaining this budget and circulating on a quarterly basis.Overseeing sku development process from concept to completion, this involved;Creating design brief from LEB/White paper.Liaising with artwork designers and suppliersCommunicating closely with technical team and Purchasing DeptUploading artwork - using QpulseMonitoring and ensuring approval of artwork internally.Integrating… Show more Responsible for creating packaging budgets across several markets; ROI, GB & ROW. Maintaining this budget and circulating on a quarterly basis.Overseeing sku development process from concept to completion, this involved;Creating design brief from LEB/White paper.Liaising with artwork designers and suppliersCommunicating closely with technical team and Purchasing DeptUploading artwork - using QpulseMonitoring and ensuring approval of artwork internally.Integrating into a team to provide deliverables to deadline, co-ordinating activities and working flawlessly with other team members.Organising meetings/agendas.Raising Purchase Orders/GRN's using AS400. Show less

Implementation of the learning and development departmental training plans. This involved:Creating spreadsheets, calculations and cross checking of information from growth plansLiaising with directors, managers and supervisors.Responsible for organising and running of internal training days. This included the following:Recording and maintaining training records using ATMS. Coordinating and booking tutors and course venues - involving building external relationships.Deal… Show more Implementation of the learning and development departmental training plans. This involved:Creating spreadsheets, calculations and cross checking of information from growth plansLiaising with directors, managers and supervisors.Responsible for organising and running of internal training days. This included the following:Recording and maintaining training records using ATMS. Coordinating and booking tutors and course venues - involving building external relationships.Deal with all employees' queries.Coordinating the New Employee Orientation Induction (weekly) and Orientation day (bi-monthly) Maintained internal jobs board - involving weekly status reports to be sent to management.Organised IDL interviews - assisting the recruitment process and participating in recruitment fairs.Gym and Spot Bonus Administrator:Managing spreadsheets are correctly updated. Liaise with payroll.Back up owner for administration of site organisation charts.Deal with other ad hoc duties when they arise. Show less

Ensuring timely payments from customers - involving extensive communication with customers and resolving any queries they may have.Allocating customers' payments, using SAP (Implemented while I was employed - previously using AS400).Monitoring held invoices.Liaising with Sales Representatives.Generate month end reports.Maintenance of Petty Cash.Back up for payroll and accounts payable.

Processing applications for investment funds; often meeting clients to ensure applications were completed satisfactory.Administrative support to manager.General office duties.

• Personal assistant to the General Manager• Creating and inputting of daily journals, using Sire.• Payment and management of invoices and company credit card.• Maintenance of Petty Cash.• Making Flight bookings, arranging meetings and board packs.• General Admin duties.

Working within inter company; receiving packs of invoices and processing onto computer system using AS400. Matching dossiers for invoices and approving them.Preparing invoices for collection by couriersPricing and posting invoices, inputting price changes onto the price matrix.Assisting the Finance Manager with month end procedures - Journal entry and calculating expenses.