• Review the Merchandising & Allocation Processes and Systems and implement change to enhance the product availability in Store & drive the profitability of the business• Strategic review of the Merchandising function in the business and implement a new structure improving the team and development of the existing team• Reduce stock holding, disposal of old seasons stock to maximise current season buys in addition to supply chain review to enable weekly newness in stores.• Strategic review of product ranges within each country to enable more segmentation and differentiation tailoring offers for the difference in customers.• Review Buying & Merchandising tools & systems and present/implement preferred solution to deliver enhanced and detailed analysis to help develop trading & forward planning processes including implementing a detailed WSSI reporting and weekly OTB process• Strengthen both the Merchandise & Allocation Teams in order for the business structure to be more flexible & dynamic to successfully meet strategic goals

Director of Planning & Merchandising - Ladies & Mens Footwear & AccessoriesWorking for the largest multi-branded fashion footwear retailer on the UK high streetExperience of working with Own Label and License BrandsSuccessful introduction of the Merchandising and Planning function into a multi-million pound business, building a strong commercial teamLaunched the first Shoe Studio trading websiteSet-up Wholesale division with International Partners, selecting and presenting rangesAccountable for the strategic growth and management of the Planning and Merchandising functionResponsible for budget of Annual Turnover of £150 millionLeads and manages a team of Allocators, Assistant Merchandisers, Merchandisers and a Logistics Co-ordinatorManages the Distribution CentreAccountable for over 3000 lines in over 300 stores ranging from Solus stores to concessions