Leadership and development responsibility of Bacon & Sausage Buying team.Total control and management of Bacon & Rotisserie categories.P&L management to ensure business targets are met.Development and execution of category strategic direction.Create & strengthen existing supplier relationships to improve business performance.Effective working relationships with key stakeholders to develop and land market leading concepts.

Complete ownership of sausage category.Responsible for range development &a execution of key seasonal events.Maintain/improve price gaps through strong price strategies.Generate and manage low cost initiatives with suppliers to generate additional value from the supply chain.Understanding of key commodity markets to unlock additional value to pass on to the customer.

Managed counter trainers across both areas to improve store processes and drive the sales line.Responsible for managing the online functioning, point of sale and packaging of the areas.Worked alongside traders to implement and deliver product ranges right first time.Accountable for all category admin.

Created & managed various projects including establishing factory hygiene gaps on product contact points - this was presented and factory hygiene processes were reviewed and improved. Developed the early stages of an online BRC audit process which will be used to reduce vast amounts of paperwork and increase the efficiency of the audit.Presented to management on key topics associated with the meat industry ranging from animal welfare, HACCP and Carcass Yields.