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London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, England Metropolitan Area

Syon House, Greater London, United Kingdom

Developed and led the team responsible for the creation of all product data, together with the collection of the necessary data assets for trading across multiple channels and distributing via a 3PL Central Distribution Center. Implemented a Supplier Portal add on to our ERP to simplify the collection of data to ensure that we followed the ‘right, first.

Syon House, Greater London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Led the development of the internal processes relating to moving the business from a ‘direct to centre’ replenishment model and towards a ‘central distribution’ replenishment model via a 3PL Central Distribution facility. Designed and implemented all aspects of the product availability reporting across the trading, operational and in-centre teams, whilst.

Slough, United Kingdom

Directed all inventory aspects of the extensive Health and Beauty product line, leading a team of six in-stock managers charged with ensuring the constant availability of more than 30,000 products. Investigated and resolved supply chain issues, developed strategic partnerships with global FMCG brands and managed the overall inventory health designed to.

Basingstoke

Led short-term forecasting, budgeting, and inventory processes for five territories including Scandinavia, Czech Republic, France, Spain, and Australia. Managed a team of two financial analysts, analysed stock and cost data across the group, and successfully worked to improve the relationship between corporate headquarters and local territories by.

Directed management information functions for the UK division, including developing reports and stock databases and working with stakeholders to coordinate the daily and weekly delivery of MI reports. Trained new staff on existing MI systems, implemented a revised weekly executive summary management information pack and analysed KPIs ensuring that.

Identified and developed alternate revenue sources with the potential to increase the company’s existing business and boost its brand profile. Met with prospective partners to discuss joint ventures, presented the benefits of working with the company to interested third parties, and investigated new areas compatible with the company’s core business area.

Developed allocation techniques, product placement, distribution centre workflows, and stock management functions for more than 450 stores throughout the UK. Managed a team of 12, including merchandisers, inventory analysts and returns administrators, whilst reporting to management on challenges facing the distribution and supply chain process. Forecasted.

Oversaw all loss prevention activities for all stores located in the UK and Ireland, supervising a team of fourteen consisting of analysts, field investigators and administrative staff, whilst working directly with regional managers to identify and mitigate stock shrinkage. Worked with vendors to improve security for new release titles, reviewed stock take.

Managed and developed a team of eight analysts charged with improving the movement of goods in and out of the distribution centre to more than 240 stores located throughout the UK and Ireland. Ensured availability of new releases and back catalogue stock, forecasted new release sales and reviewed and approved annual buying targets. Developed distribution.