Michael Figg Email & Phone Number

Bradford, West Yorks, Gb

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Senior Buyer - Laundry & Cleaning

Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, Gb

Senior Buyer responsible for Toys & Halloween

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Gb

• Full P&L ownership and responsibility for the Cleaning and Kitchen Department • Full responsibility for selection of product, management of range changes and all promotional activity for the full Asda estate for these areas • Development and implementation of the department strategy • Maintain a strong weekly price gap vs key competitors • Create and manage JBP’s (Joint Business Plans) with major FMCG companies such as P&G, Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser• Line management responsibility for a Buying Assistant • Present category performance and strategy updates at internal conferences, and externally to the supply base

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Gb

• Full P&L responsibility for the Girls and Creative Toy’s category • Full responsibility for selection of product, management of range changes and all promotional activity for the full Asda estate for these areas • Negotiate with suppliers to lower the cost of goods and drive quality improvements • Line manager responsibility for a Trainee Buyer and Buying Assistant • Leadership role for the category working with cross functional teams – Merchandise Planning, Modular planning, supply, store operations • Large Input into creating and driving the wider Toy’s strategy within Asda • Create JBP’s with large blue chip companies such as Lego, Mattel and Hasbro • Drive Private Label growth through direct sourcing and product development with factories in the Far East • Leadership of Toy’s overall Promotional programme – Working with the team to set the strategy, secure the space and ensure activity is executed accurately • Global Leverage – Attend global Wal-Mart previews in the US to leverage cost saving opportunities and secure exclusive product for the UK market • Present category performance and strategy internally, and externally at Supplier conferences

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Gb

• Full P&L responsibility for the DIY and Garden Chemicals departments• Full responsibility for selection of product, management of range changes and all promotional activity for the full Asda estate for these areas • Took on Line manager responsibility for a Buying Assistant • Developed and Implemented short and long term strategies for the DIY category • Developed JBP’s with key blue chip companies such as Akzo Nobel and Henkel, increasing their turnover and investment within Asda. • Worked with our supply team to implement regular forecasting, and fulfilment review meetings with our supply base, leading to an improvement in department inbound and instock performance • Implemented a 3 year strategy for the DIY category, aligning the department with the overall business objectives, and laying out a clear strategy for sustainable growth in the future.

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Gb

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Gb