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Wigan, United Kingdom

Wigan, United Kingdom

Leeds

P&L management £1/2bn-Coaching and developing buyers, trading assistants, category planners-Providing support and coaching for wider meat team-Range rationalisation and mix maximisation-Created and delivered new ‘Customer delighting’ promo program-Brought mince back to market leading position-Out performed market on growth-Ran commercial awareness course for ASDA Academy-Re negotiation of long-term contract to deliver £10m+ savings on cogs

- Recovered from year on year decline to £20m+ sales growth with £9m profit improvement - Managed a buying team of 4, lead a wider team of 6 to deliver multi-channel offer- Recruit, Coach and develop team members, assist in wider team recruitment - Made ASDA as a destination for SDA & Floorcare-Instigated and negotiated a licence deal for Goblin from a leading UK Brand owner- Developed logistical solutions to deliver broader ranges- Managed internal and external change… Show more - Recovered from year on year decline to £20m+ sales growth with £9m profit improvement - Managed a buying team of 4, lead a wider team of 6 to deliver multi-channel offer- Recruit, Coach and develop team members, assist in wider team recruitment - Made ASDA as a destination for SDA & Floorcare-Instigated and negotiated a licence deal for Goblin from a leading UK Brand owner- Developed logistical solutions to deliver broader ranges- Managed internal and external change to deliver exponential results- Managed change with complacent internal stakeholders and branded supply base - Re defined Far East Factory base to enhance quality, cost and value- Introduced market leading value proposition with industry leading warranty- Rebuilt domestic ranges and in some cases quadrupled turnover with market leading brands- Renegotiated terms across the supply base to reflect future direction- Introduce increased brand presence whilst growing a strong own label proposition- Changed consumer perception of ASDA within the category- Launched new exclusive Vax sub brand with £1.5m TV backed kick off promo - Created industry leading promotional program-Significantly outperformed the market and key competitors-Created strategic and tactical direction for biggest category in George Home Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

P&L accountability 300m+- Transformed Rotis form worst to best performing category in fresh on first range change- Recruited and developed junior colleagues with coaching and support- Delivered record margin rate in bacon in a declining and competitive market through mix management-Drove record level factory efficiency through intelligent ranging-Rationalised distributions to create compelling offer and operational efficiencies-Launched meaningful NPD across both… Show more P&L accountability 300m+- Transformed Rotis form worst to best performing category in fresh on first range change- Recruited and developed junior colleagues with coaching and support- Delivered record margin rate in bacon in a declining and competitive market through mix management-Drove record level factory efficiency through intelligent ranging-Rationalised distributions to create compelling offer and operational efficiencies-Launched meaningful NPD across both categories (Turkey Bacon, rotis snacking)-Rationalised ranges, right product right store right mix Show less

-P&L responsibility for £160m at retail across IT, SDA, Games, Audio, Vision and Mobile Phones-Strategy and product development utilising UK and Far East Sourcing-Managed transition of own label SDA to FOB proposition, increasing margin by 15%+-Promotional calendar creation, negotiation and execution-Design and implementation of single returns process for electrical products-Create and implement ‘terrorist’ promotional programme to purposely target competitors p&l on key… Show more -P&L responsibility for £160m at retail across IT, SDA, Games, Audio, Vision and Mobile Phones-Strategy and product development utilising UK and Far East Sourcing-Managed transition of own label SDA to FOB proposition, increasing margin by 15%+-Promotional calendar creation, negotiation and execution-Design and implementation of single returns process for electrical products-Create and implement ‘terrorist’ promotional programme to purposely target competitors p&l on key products – impacting market price, share and competitor losses Show less

- Translate trend and brand strategy for upstairs furniture, divans, mattresses and nursery products - Utilise local, national and international markets to source furniture. - Develop on-line ranges in line with consumer demand trends whilst minimising impact on open to buy. - Develop new ranges from design trends sourcing, negotiating and selecting based on KPI delivery. - Pro-actively negotiate supplier supported promotional publications creating incremental sales

- Cross funtionally with e commerce created a new website with ground breaking functionality and ranginging- Launched 6 months from conception, woking with pace to break down barriers - Managed the team through change and uncertainty maintainging focus and commitment - Turned over £3m in the first financial year- In addition to controlling the buying function for Duck.co.uk, I was responsible for selecting printed page product for Oli.co.uk, a new launch for the business in… Show more - Cross funtionally with e commerce created a new website with ground breaking functionality and ranginging- Launched 6 months from conception, woking with pace to break down barriers - Managed the team through change and uncertainty maintainging focus and commitment - Turned over £3m in the first financial year- In addition to controlling the buying function for Duck.co.uk, I was responsible for selecting printed page product for Oli.co.uk, a new launch for the business in June 06. Show less

- Brought Tesco Home Shopping Limited to profit in 2005 following 6 years of losses- Accountability for buying & stock management for the £42m business direct- Brought major brands into DSV operating through relationship management- Introduced Garden & DIY non electricals to broaden the offer and mix margin-Created a model Tesco could built Tesco Direct upon- Recruited and coached a team of 7 incorporating merchandising, buying & price integrity colleagues- Set up and… Show more - Brought Tesco Home Shopping Limited to profit in 2005 following 6 years of losses- Accountability for buying & stock management for the £42m business direct- Brought major brands into DSV operating through relationship management- Introduced Garden & DIY non electricals to broaden the offer and mix margin-Created a model Tesco could built Tesco Direct upon- Recruited and coached a team of 7 incorporating merchandising, buying & price integrity colleagues- Set up and stock management of an interim website to facilitate a quick route to market for Tesco.com to launch Tesco Mobile. - Managed take over ranges from joint venture partners Otto UK. - Created the online offer to 3500 products from garden benches to electric guitars to washing machines - Created market leading offers across all promotional vehicles-Created range, negotiated market leading deals for ‘Mega Deal’ and deals of the day promotion- Responsible for negotiation of half price buy back of JV to protect minor shareholders interest Show less