Managed the procurement of all high quality components; building and maintaining strong long standing supplier relationships.Decreased material expenses by researching and analysing suppliers, negotiating new contracts and monitoring performance.Maximised profitability by effectively managing supplier spends; keeping supplier spends in line with sales trends.

Interim store manager at Mothercare Solihull. Role demands a high expectation of providing world class customer satisfaction, which I thrive on. Responsible for the daily managing of 30 members of staff.Motivating staff to exceed sales targets and ensure store efficiency.Monitoring local competitors and awareness of market trends.Managing K.P.I budgets set by the head of stores.Managing shrinkage and reducing stock loss.Maintaining accurate records of all pricing, sales, and activity reports.Ensuring all Health and safety, Policies and procedures are adhered to.

Started Mothercare as a warehouse lead in 2004, progressed and promoted to store manager in 2010.Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.Scheduled and led daily store meetings for all employees to discuss sales performance and provided platform for all to share ideas and voice concerns.Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.