David Hounsome Email & Phone Number

West Sussex, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

World

I initially cycled from the United Kingdom to Istanbul an amazing adventure. I then spent a period of three months backpacking South East Asia and onto New Zealand where I house-sat for a family over Christmas, undertook some temporary work, travelled and volunteered on a number of different community projects.

Littlehampton, UK

- Managed categories with purchasing value of £12M+- Responsibility for managing “Value Re-Engineering” projects with specific suppliers to generate substantial cost saving – requirement to understand numerous cost saving possibilities including harmonisation of technology, simplification of manufacturing processes and optimisation of finished product.

Littlehampton, UK

- Responsible for sourcing within high level projects, including prominent initiatives to stimulate growth within the US Market - Supported business critical project to provide Japanese Franchisee with low level Methanol products in order to comply with market specific regulations- Work in this role has required cross company communication to ensure.

Littlehampton, UK

- Worked as planner within Bath & Body, Hair and Wellbeing- Successfully supported reduction in global stock in relevant categories to increase stock turn- Managed MRP purchasing within OTB- Developed a professional relationship with relevant suppliers, Zone and International contacts- Negotiated discontinuation of excess material and component cost.

Littlehampton, UK

- Worked as analyst within Non-Retail and Planner Women’s Fragrance, Home Fragrance, Well Being, Accessories and Gifts- Successfully managed and reduced age of stock (AOS)- Improved forecast accuracy ongoing for VM equipment - Amended SAP Auto-Replenishment Layout Modules for all relevant markets within specific Event Timings - Setting up all Non-Retail.

Littlehampton, UK

- Worked as coordinator for Russia, Saudi East & Central, Saudi West, Norway and Iceland.- Developed appreciation for diverse spectrum of markets with variations of cultural and geographical needs.- Fostered good working relationships with internal departments, Head Franchise markets and external suppliers.

Worthing, UK

- Worked within the compliance department for an Independent Financial Advisory company. - Included twelve month project improving the efficiency of their internal client database system for the purpose of receiving automatic bid price feeds for all investment funds.

Product Design And Management, Industrial And Product Design, 3Rd Class Hons

I spent a placement year working in an International Manufacturing Company within the Production Techniques Department.

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