Dean Kippenberger

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Experienced, adaptable & resilient merchandise manager and team leader. @ Petdirect.co.nz
Dean Kippenberger's Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand
Dean Kippenberger's Contact Details
About Dean Kippenberger

I am an experienced team leader with a strong history of merchandise and category management in the retail industry. My 25 years of retail experience includes delivery of significant strategic initiatives, building relationships with industry leading companies, and spans multiple sectors including adventure sports, technology, FMCG and office products. I am passionate about equality of opportunity, positive workplace culture and supporting team development.

Dean Kippenberger's Current Company Details
Petdirect.co.nz

Petdirect.Co.Nz

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Experienced, adaptable & resilient merchandise manager and team leader.
Dean Kippenberger Work Experience Details
  • Petdirect.Co.Nz
    Head Of Merchandise
    Petdirect.Co.Nz Aug 2024 - Present
    Kingsland, Auckland, Nz
  • Petdirect.Co.Nz
    Strategic Merchandising Project Lead
    Petdirect.Co.Nz Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
    Kingsland, Auckland, Nz
  • Torpedo7 Group Ltd
    Head Of Merchandise
    Torpedo7 Group Ltd Oct 2016 - Mar 2024
    Auckland, Takapuna, Nz
    Responsible for the merchandise and sourcing teams for Torpedo7, leading up to 28 team members. Key result areas include supporting development and delivery of category and business strategy, sales revenue performance, gross margin delivery, range reduction initiatives, house brand product expansion, product quality and system and process improvements.· Executed pricing strategy shifts to improve margins, reduce workload and support compliance.· More than doubled own-label sales mix from under 20% to 45% of sales, and over 50% of delivered margin.· Designed key reporting to support category management.· Drove the development of multibuy and bundle promotion capability for store POS systems.· Negotiated significant margin increases with key suppliers whilst also consolidating the supply base.· Implemented a major consolidation and rebranding project across all own-label brands, improving value perception.
  • The Warehouse Ltd
    Gm Of Trading: Grocery, Jewellery, Pet, Baby, The Warehouse
    The Warehouse Ltd Mar 2014 - Oct 2016
    North Shore City, Auckland, Nz
    Accountable for delivering company strategy and key financial KPIs for the division, worth circa $200M PA. Managed a team of over 30 buyers, planners and assistants. Responsible for the delivery of major cross-functional hallmark activations including Christmas, Easter, Father & Mothers’ Day and Valentines Day.Proven ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders and create engaged teams.· Worked with Waikato Valley Chocolates to optimise product and price points, improving profitability over Easter ($5M revenue).· Conceived and executed a new shelved solution for bagged confectionary, improving productivity and reducing shrink.· Delivered several own-label rebrands including Christmas decorations, confectionery, Waikato Valley Chocolates.· Worked with Griffins NZ to introduce $1 own-label potato chips, which outsold forecasts by over 400%.
  • Warehouse Stationery Ltd
    Merchandise Manager
    Warehouse Stationery Ltd Dec 2011 - Mar 2014
    Auckland, Nz
    Managed a team of 10, responsible for the office furniture and technology ranges. Negotiated and delivered significant cross-functional initiatives within the business, including;· Adding Skinny Mobile, Telecom & Vodafone mobile, making WS the first NZ retailer to stock all four networks under one roof.· Coordinating the introduction of Apple iPad to the business including design and signoff of instore fixtures with Apple.· Maintained team engagement through significant change including the move into TWG SSO and a shared services model.
  • Warehouse Stationery Ltd
    Category Manager
    Warehouse Stationery Ltd Dec 2009 - Dec 2011
    Auckland, Nz
    Responsible for the Cellular, Business Machines & Computer Accessories categories· Successfully introduced 2degrees Pay Monthly .· Consistently achieved internal KPIs for sales & margin.· Reduced and optimised business machine ranges.· Negotiated the introduction of key brands such as Panasonic.
  • Noel Leeming Group
    Product Manager
    Noel Leeming Group Jan 2006 - Oct 2009
    Northcote, Auckland, Nz
    Category Manager for the television category, responsible for achieving sales, stock and profit KPIs and negotiating terms of trade, marketing support, product deals and other rebates with key suppliers.Developed strong professional relationships with NZs largest AV suppliers.· Maintained market share in extremely competitive segments.· Controlled inventory and aged stock to targets.· Consistently achieved turnover and gross margin targets via active monitoring of competitor activity and proactive acquisition of key product deals.

Dean Kippenberger Skills

Retail Merchandising Management Inventory Management Forecasting Negotiation Team Leadership Purchasing Pricing Marketing Strategy Stock Management Fmcg Business Planning Sourcing Pricing Strategy Sales Management Account Management Customer Service

Dean Kippenberger Education Details

  • Auckland University Of Technology
    Auckland University Of Technology
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Rodney College
    Rodney College

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