Reporting into the GM Products and Planning, my role as Head of Inventory and Planning was comprised of the following responsibilities:• Demand Planning and forecasting for a range of 2000 SKUs across a network of 80+ stores and 4 DCs• Inventory management from initial ordering and New Product Introduction, through In-range management to End of Life of product• Inventory scenario modelling and analytics / OTB / Inventory optimisation• Leading Sales & Operations Planning process across multiple business stakeholders• Leading and Project Managing Inventory initiatives with a mindset of continuous improvement in a period of strong business growthMy team consisted of 6 direct reports - 3 Merchandise Planners and 3 Data Maintenance AdministratorsKey successes: • Leadership - Navigating and leading my team through the intense and challenging COVID period with high growth and volatile sales• Change Management - Full restructure of the Inventory and Planning team alongside an integration into the Products team from the Supply Chain environment

Reporting first to the Sports Division Commercial General Manager, then into the Supply Chain Planning GMResponsibilities:• Supply Chain costs and P&L• Supply Chain Network Optimisation Projects• Inventory Flow Management• Supply Chain Continuous Improvement• Private Brand Commercial Management. Achievements:• Successfully drove to completion several key Supply Chain Network Change projects on time and on budget.• Significant change management and functional work between the Sports operational teams and the Group Supply Chain function. • Reduction in Supply Chain cost per unit of over 30% through Network redesign, optimisation and improved processes. • Supported development of the operational teams through close alignment on Project Work and daily support for Supply Chain improvement initiatives.• Successful peak planning

Reporting into the Supply Chain Chief OfficerResponsibilities:• Sales & Operations Planning• DC Operations Planning• Inventory Compliance• Continuous Improvement initiatives and general brand facing Supply Chain support across rebel, BCF and Supercheap Auto.• Leadership - My team consisted of 4 direct reports with an extended team of 30 team members.Achievements: • Seamless integration of Supply Chain Leadership team• Successful Summer 2018 peak period building & executing a Supply Chain plan based on ever-changing retail brand demands, within budget. • Great feedback on Team management

Reporting to the Asia Pacific Aftermarket General Manager, member of the Asia Pacific Leadership Team.Responsibilities:• Full responsibility for: Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Logistics and Warehousing in the AP region (including China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, India)• Delivery on Time to our customers in China, Asia, Australasia and Middle East• Strategic development and full management of above departmental teams (on and off-site) of around 50 people.• Responsible for delivery of USD 150 million sales with double-digit annual growth (China growth +30%)• Management of internally run warehouses and 3PL service providers• Supplier management Achievements:• Continued improvement of key availability rates from around 70% to over 85% while respecting Inventory budgets• Design and implementation of the first key parts of our warehousing footprint development in China, on time and smoothly with no negative impact on business. o Established North China warehouse in 2013o Relocated Shanghai warehouse in 2014• Reduction of Logistics costs across the board including a 10% cost down through price restructure and negotiation with our 3PL Supplier, saving a projected 150k-200k USD in 2014.• Development of a strong autonomous team through demanding recruitment and challenging management, making my direct reports think for themselves and be part of the decision-making process.• Continuous process improvement to improve performance and customer satisfaction levels

Reporting to the Asia Pacific Senior Operations Manager, my role was split into 2 main parts:Demand Planning Manager Responsibilities:• Management of Demand Planning Team• Development of Local Inventory Management Tools and Organisation Achievements:• Development of Demand Planning activity following MLE Software implementation• Improved product availability performance from 50% to 70% in the first 10 months of 2012• Established a functionally strong and independent team. Supply Chain Project Manager Responsibilities:• Organisational and structural analysis of whole Supply Chain team• Identify continuous improvement opportunities• Lead and execute strategic changes in Supply Chain function including the development of the China Logistics Network Plan, Overall Freight and Logistics Cost-Down and Improvement of Reporting Tools and Analytics Achievements:• Enhancement of performance measurement tools (Availability, Forecast Accuracy, Inventory) • Improvement of Management Reporting tools and presentation• Warehouse network strategy support and Development of China Warehouse Network Strategy

Reporting to the Global Supply Chain DirectorResponsibilities:• Full responsibility for Inventory Management, Product Availability, Profit Margins and Supply P&L control with RMB 20 million profit (USD 3.3 million in 2009)• Participation in the Range Construction for the Chinese market - Creation or adaptation of International Product Range to suit local market• Optimisation of margins and inventory• Construction and management of China Retail Supply team in a fast-growing market• Supplier management• Part of the NPI processAchievements:• Supply P&L control RMB 20 million profit (USD 3.3 million in 2009).• Achieved in store availability service levels of 90-95%.• Successful planning and forecasting for overall retail Turnover budget of RMB 1.8 billion (USD 300 million in 2009)• Buying and merchandising of over 10,000 SKU each season• Hiring, training and management of the China Retail Supply Team (over 15 people in 2010)

Reporting to Global InLine Skate Market Manager, Inventory and commercial management of Inline skate range for European market. Responsible for Product Availability, Store and Warehouse inventory levels, Forecasting, Planning and Supply of Inventory into 250 stores in 8 countries.

Reporting to the Country Manager, management of a 4000 m2 store with over 60 staff members.Full responsibility for: P&L management, Team recruitment, management and development, Sales growth, Margin control, Inventory management and Indirect sourcing.

Reporting to the store manager, management of department sales, visual merchandising, full recruitment and staff management. Full commercial policy and P&L control.

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