James Aldridge

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Director at Sharonelle Court (Wokingham) Management Ltd @
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Wokingham, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About James Aldridge

A resourceful, customer focused, Purchasing Professional with experience in range development and Far East product sourcing, positively influencing increased sales and profitability. Thrives in challenging, fast-moving, retail/Ecommerce/distribution environments and adept at own brand development, strategic planning/organisation, external/internal relationship development, sourcing new suppliers and problem management. A strong negotiator with highly developed analytical skills, able to identify essential information to drive commercially viable solutions. An enthusiastic man-manager and hands-on motivator/team developer, equipped to lead groups to achieve consistently high standards of business development.

James Aldridge's Current Company Details
Sharonelle Court (Wokingham) Management Ltd

Sharonelle Court (Wokingham) Management Ltd

Director at Sharonelle Court (Wokingham) Management Ltd
James Aldridge Work Experience Details
  • Sharonelle Court (Wokingham) Management Ltd
    Director
    Sharonelle Court (Wokingham) Management Ltd May 2021 - Present
    Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
    Representative for leaseholders. Unpaid.
  • Carwade Ltd
    Consultant
    Carwade Ltd Apr 2020 - Present
    Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
    Management supportCarewade are a small independent house builder
  • Euronics Uk
    Purchasing - Sda & Mda Products
    Euronics Uk Jan 2015 - Mar 2020
    Andover
    The Euronics Group is the largest Electrical Retailing Buying Group in Europe. Euronics currently operates more than 10,500 stores in 29 countries in Europe.Member companies and employee numbers: 5,750 independent business owners cooperate worldwide as EURONICS International, together employing more than 50,000 staff.Responsibilities include - Total product management, negotiation of terms, pricing, display offers, promotions, scoop purchases and supplier relationship development. Setting pricing and planning new product launches. Regularly updating product forecasting in SAP and approving pricing in SAP.
  • Packaging Industry
    Consultant (Contract Role)
    Packaging Industry Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
    Consulting a start-up Business
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  • Rajapack Uk Ltd
    Purchasing Manager
    Rajapack Uk Ltd Apr 2012 - Nov 2013
    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
    Europe’s largest distributor of packaging materials with a group turnover in excess of 400 million Euro.Responsible for range management, supplier terms & conditions, negotiations, relationship development, sourcing new suppliers, pricing, promotions and stock control. Managing a team of 7.• Within the first 12 months tendered 9 major product categories worth £6.4 million at cost, which resulted in adding £335,000 to the bottom line (5% improvement on cost).• Improved cash flow by obtaining 60 days credit on 74% of the business at cost.• Reduced stock from £2.1 million to £1.3 million, whilst maintaining stock availability at 97.5%.• Completely restructured the Purchasing Department personnel through reassignments, promotions, and new hires, aligning the department to business goals and KPI’s.
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  • Micro-P
    Business Manager - Mobile Phone Acessories (Interim/ Contract Role)
    Micro-P Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
    Basingstoke, Stoke, Accrington
    A major UK distributor of IT, Consumer Electronics and Mobile Phones selling via national retailers such as DSGI, Argos, Carphone Warehouse, John Lewis and many more major retailers.Responsible for overall business plan - maximisation of gp / product management / pricing / range / promotion / sales strategy. Negotiation of commercial terms and conditions from suppliers such as Nokia, Samsung, Jawbone and Jabra.• Drove GP growth 130% of budget (£5,600,000) in tough market trading conditions supported by strong range line ups, constant marketing activity and good stock availability.
  • Selective Marketplace Ltd
    Trading Manager
    Selective Marketplace Ltd Jan 2011 - Oct 2011
    London
    A mail order business selling via national media.Responsible for product sourcing, maintaining optimum stock levels, negotiation of terms and pricing. Furniture, consumer electronics, small domestic appliances, jewellery, footwear, gardening equipment plus many more ranges were sourced from Europe, USA and the Far East. One direct report – Buyer.• Instrumental in bringing to market innovative non branded products (such as ice grips) which drove incremental sales over £1 million with a retained GP of £600,000.
  • Swan Small Domestic Appliances
    Consultant (Contract Role)
    Swan Small Domestic Appliances Feb 2009 - Dec 2010
    A business enterprise selling Far East sourced Small Domestic Appliances. Sourcing Small Domestic Appliances from the Far East using extensive manufacturing contacts.
  • Winterflood Securities Ltd - Investment Bank
    Consultant (Contract Role)
    Winterflood Securities Ltd - Investment Bank Feb 2009 - Dec 2010
    A division of Winterflood Securities Ltd investment bank covering sporting risks to business clients. Marketing and promoting an incentive package based upon sporting wins.
  • Bridisco Ltd
    Business Unit Head - Consumer Electronics
    Bridisco Ltd Jun 2007 - Nov 2008
    London, United Kingdom
    The largest Electrical UK Distributor with a turnover of £150 million pa. Selling products via retailers including Robert Dyas, John Lewis, Debenhams and many more major retailers. Responsible for overall business plan, including product management / pricing / range / promotion / sales strategy. Set sales and GP budgets. Turnover £35 million pa. With direct customer (national & independent accounts) interaction, developed a better understanding of the customers needs which formed individual customer channel business plans.• During company financial difficulties, which resulted in the loss of many supplier insured credit limits, initiated a new creative plan using supplier personal relationships to negotiate uninsured credit limits plus improved MOQ’s and lead times. Deal lines during this period accounted for nearly £1 million worth of incremental sales and where credit limits were given, sales were maintained at £4 million.
  • Bridisco Ltd
    Buying Controller - Consumer Electronics
    Bridisco Ltd Jul 2003 - May 2007
    London, United Kingdom
    Responsible for sourcing, product management and marketing including Bridisco’s own brand audio/visual products (Tosumi). 4 direct reports – Senior Buyer, Senior Stock Controller, Buying Assistant and Stock Controller.• Planned, co-ordinated and directed a team to drive sales using the Football World Cup as a strategic marketing launch platform. At the end of the above period sales were 40% higher (up by £2 million) and GP was up by 48% (up by £280,000). • Established a close working partnership, founded on superb trust which ultimately resulted in a strong business relationship at all levels, with Samsung Consumer Electronics. Sales grew from £2 million in 2004 to £9 million in 2008. • Successfully negotiated terms and conditions with suppliers, which resulted in an average margin improvement since 2003 of 4.7%.
  • Bridsco Ltd
    Senior Buyer - Small Domestic Appliances
    Bridsco Ltd Jan 1995 - Jun 2003
    London, United Kingdom
    SDA, heating and air-conditioning turnover worth £20 million pa.Responsible for product management of SDA from UK branded suppliers plus Micromark own label. Own label product sourcing involved product design, factory selection, negotiation of terms, setting selling prices, planning launch schedules and marketing.• Sourced own-brand products (Micromark) from the Far East which required product life cycle analyses, innovation and creativity to offer products that met consumer needs. The result was an improved overall margin in a competitive market and Micromark’s Small Appliance business grew from £0.4 to £4.5 million with a gp growth of 30% to a margin of 21%. • Led a Micromark business team to design, source and market a range of teasmades on an exclusive basis. The product range was a huge success with many National accounts listing the range. Sales reached nearly £2 million at a margin of 35% in the first year.

James Aldridge Skills

Negotiation Management Product Development New Business Development Consumer Electronics Pricing Retail Forecasting Purchasing Account Management Sales Management Sales Business Planning Customer Service Marketing Strategy Brand Development Real Estate Buying Category Management Inventory Management Customer Relations Procurement

James Aldridge Education Details

  • Wednesbury Management Centre
    Wednesbury Management Centre
    Purchasing And Supply

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