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Reading, England, United Kingdom

Reporting directly into the Founder and CEO of Party Pieces. Duties as per previous Party Pieces employment listed below with the addition of the following responsibilities:Management of Brexit transition with the changes to importing from Europe. Created strong relationship with Finance (Importing from Europe, Payment Arrangements, VAT Duties, Transport Costs)Managed the introduction of the New Party Pieces ‘Own Brand’ wholesale range, including the negotiation, ordering and importing… Show more Reporting directly into the Founder and CEO of Party Pieces. Duties as per previous Party Pieces employment listed below with the addition of the following responsibilities:Management of Brexit transition with the changes to importing from Europe. Created strong relationship with Finance (Importing from Europe, Payment Arrangements, VAT Duties, Transport Costs)Managed the introduction of the New Party Pieces ‘Own Brand’ wholesale range, including the negotiation, ordering and importing of stock from factories based in Europe and the Middle East and the subsequent distribution to wholesale customers based across the UK, Europe and the US. Show less

Newbury, England, United Kingdom

• Support procurement team in an administrative capacity, helping to coordinate activity across the team, with other internal departments and external suppliers. • Maintain product file on Sage is kept up to date with key data – supplier codes, bar codes, internal codes, descriptions etc.• Ensured new products are loaded on to the product file in a timely fashion.• Marked up discontinuations on the product file and flagged as necessary to the Commercial and Operational… Show more • Support procurement team in an administrative capacity, helping to coordinate activity across the team, with other internal departments and external suppliers. • Maintain product file on Sage is kept up to date with key data – supplier codes, bar codes, internal codes, descriptions etc.• Ensured new products are loaded on to the product file in a timely fashion.• Marked up discontinuations on the product file and flagged as necessary to the Commercial and Operational teams.• Raised weekly POs as requested by the Buying team and secure the appropriate level of approval sign-off.• Once sign-off is secure to place those orders with Finance for (deposit) payment.• Once delivered goods are receipted in to check against the PO for variances and to communicate as necessary to Buying and Finance.• Liaised with suppliers regarding delivery dates.• Communicated with suppliers over short shipments/damaged items. • Liaise with freight forwarders to obtain quotations and manage documentation when arranging for goods to be collected and delivered from factories in the US and Middle East. Show less

Reading, United Kingdom

• Liaising with buying team to manage logistics for new and existing products• Manage the setting up & maintenance of all retail products• Creating weekly sales reports to report to the rest of the business.• Raised purchase orders to keep stock within 8 weeks forward cover targets whilst prioritising the prevention of out of stocks of over 7,000 active lines. This was put together by producing endurance reports using Excel (VLOOKUP’s and Formulas). • Inputting… Show more • Liaising with buying team to manage logistics for new and existing products• Manage the setting up & maintenance of all retail products• Creating weekly sales reports to report to the rest of the business.• Raised purchase orders to keep stock within 8 weeks forward cover targets whilst prioritising the prevention of out of stocks of over 7,000 active lines. This was put together by producing endurance reports using Excel (VLOOKUP’s and Formulas). • Inputting invoices.• Running Magento out of stock reports on a daily basis and provide alternatives to minimise the loss of sales whilst ensuring due dates are displayed on the web. • Run weekly Gross Profit and Daily Sales Reports, analysing best and worst sellers as well as themes and suggesting to the Trading Manager products that need more exposure.• Initial forecasts and the review of rolling forecasts for all products, including seasonal buys.• Sourced and secured a contract with a new packaging supplier to save an estimated 20% per annum.• Developed strong relationships with around 50 different suppliers of whom I communicated with on a daily basis and as a result improved supply and stock availability. • Monitor demand changes and product status changes to adjust purchasing levels accordingly and within budget.• Manage the exit of retiring lines to avoid price reduction and margin loss.• Limit and manage the reduction of any unplanned over-stocks through sale and promotions.• Nomination of products to highlight within email campaigns• Ongoing analysis of product ranges to support buying team.• Maintain correct stock information, images and pricing on the Retail Operating Systems - Brightpearl and Shopify.• Perform daily admin duties including inputting delivery notes, requesting and receiving credits for damaged/missing stock, making stock adjustments and invoice queries. • Communicate and fully support the fulfilment team during urgent out of stock and supply problems. Show less

Mortimer, Reading

* Make entries for all the transactions daily and balance the books at the end of the day.* Report any discrepancies found with transactions.* Make sure all payments are made on time from debtors of the company.* Strong knowledge of company accounting software.* Communicate with company accountant to maintain all the accounts.* Maintaining stock control by processing delivery notes and invoices.

* Security checked due to the nature of the work undertaken. * Processing, recording and banking high values of money with great accuracy. * Responsibility to train new employees.

* Delegate management relating to the conventions held throughout Europe. * Running weekly reports and summaries regarding the latest ticket sales. * Processing ticket orders * Managing website data* Ticket/Badge design* Delegate mailing and correspondence* Ensuring correct stock and display equipment required was ready for shipment to the convention location.* Guaranteeing all ticket, personal and finance information was recorded confidentially and put into reports… Show more * Delegate management relating to the conventions held throughout Europe. * Running weekly reports and summaries regarding the latest ticket sales. * Processing ticket orders * Managing website data* Ticket/Badge design* Delegate mailing and correspondence* Ensuring correct stock and display equipment required was ready for shipment to the convention location.* Guaranteeing all ticket, personal and finance information was recorded confidentially and put into reports to meet the correct requirements for each individual. Show less

Reading, United Kingdom

* Sorting parcels* Planning routes* Meeting demanding delivery targets on a daily basis.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

* Contract work during University* Managing the promotions team at the BBC Good Food Show and the Summer 3 in 1 show.* Stock control at both the warehouse and individual stands throughout the show.

* Construction of event staging, lighting and Audio Visual equipment. Worked on some of the biggest events in the UK including Bon Jovi Concerts, the Red Bull Air Show, England Cricket ODI series and Donnington Download Festival to name but a few.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Marketing With Events Management

Education record

Activities and Societies: Sports Leadership Award A Levels: Business Studies, Sport and Physical Education AVCE: Leisure and Recreational.