• Successfully lead the group-wide stocktakes (UK, USA, Japan and Switzerland), including raw materials, work in progress and finished goods• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all related stock balance sheet accounts across regions and alignment of GL and the stock listing to the balance sheet. • Drive organisational change within the group• Design business processes and procedures according to local regulations and set product/retail policies • Provide training and raise… Show more • Successfully lead the group-wide stocktakes (UK, USA, Japan and Switzerland), including raw materials, work in progress and finished goods• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all related stock balance sheet accounts across regions and alignment of GL and the stock listing to the balance sheet. • Drive organisational change within the group• Design business processes and procedures according to local regulations and set product/retail policies • Provide training and raise compliance awareness among senior executives and key stakeholders• Prepare and present reports to chairman and board of directors Show less

Ensuring all reporting is accurate, timely, complete, fit for purpose and in keeping with the business’s requirements and of the appropriate quality and context. Conduct and report on group-wide stock takes (UK, USA, Japan and Switzerland), including finished goods, work in progress and raw materials, suggesting appropriate action from stocktake results.* Ensure that appropriate design, application of processes and procedures are in place to complete an accurate stocktake on a regular… Show more Ensuring all reporting is accurate, timely, complete, fit for purpose and in keeping with the business’s requirements and of the appropriate quality and context. Conduct and report on group-wide stock takes (UK, USA, Japan and Switzerland), including finished goods, work in progress and raw materials, suggesting appropriate action from stocktake results.* Ensure that appropriate design, application of processes and procedures are in place to complete an accurate stocktake on a regular basis; maintain accurate records of inventory and stock management systems according to set standards; carry out stock management operations in line with set product/retail policies and procedures.* Monthly (or as required) reconciliation of all related stock balance sheet accounts across the region; monthly integrity checks to ensure the GL and the stock listing reconcile to the balance sheet.* Preparation of appropriate stock reports for various categories; monthly stock reporting reviewed by manager.* Continuous development of all financial management information relating to stock; assist with the annual budgeting and quarterly/periodic forecasting of inventory.* Assist in the design of, and ensure authorisation compliance regarding, stock movement, gifting, appro and OTV (out to vendor) procedures; develop inventory control models that must be adhered to by the general business.* Assist with retail pricing reviews.* Daily/weekly high value count and investigation of discrepancies.* Ensure regulation of in-stock level complies with inventory parameters and meets lenders requirement.* Other ad hoc duties as necessary and appropriate. * Setting up new SKU’s in SAP* Ensuring all missing/obsolete stock is written off in a timely manner* Assisting the finance team with other non-SAP tasks as required Show less

My responsibilities include overseeing day to day operations and running of the Harrods signature department turning over £30 million per year, consisting of but not limited to managing 54 permanent members of staff, 1,500 SKU numbers across multiple collections and product lines, and 106,780 units of stock present on our system at each time. * Being responsible for adhering to all company procedures and compliance target including inventory control, damaged and defective goods, stock… Show more My responsibilities include overseeing day to day operations and running of the Harrods signature department turning over £30 million per year, consisting of but not limited to managing 54 permanent members of staff, 1,500 SKU numbers across multiple collections and product lines, and 106,780 units of stock present on our system at each time. * Being responsible for adhering to all company procedures and compliance target including inventory control, damaged and defective goods, stock loss and stock takes * Producing weekly trade report.* Executing all systems, POS and departmental operating procedures including sale set up/take down* Developing and documenting inventory procedures, so as to improve control and reduce costs* Managing control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved* Ensuring integrity and accuracy of the stock management system* Being responsible for managing and running planned stock takes* Developing reports on inventory performance, to monitor performance, and to reduce the stock of slow moving items* Developing good relationship with the warehouse, dispatch, inventory control, merchandiser and distribution to promote stock integrity* Effectively maintaining stock management system to ensure physical stock accuracy is maintained* Assisting in floor move, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping* Assisting in processing and replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stocks* Stock Management: responsible for setting and implementing departmental replenishment procedures based on company’s stock movement processes* Stock Integrity Control: responsible for implementing new operational procedures aimed at improving stock integrity, including but not limited to Negatives, Invalids, Face checks, Till compliance, Out of Stock, 100% packing list check, Write off, Target stock levels and Site-to-Site transfers Show less