Neil Smith

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Buying and Merchandising Manager at Denby Pottery @ Denby Pottery
bridgewater, new jersey, united states
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Southwell, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Neil Smith

I am passionate about Buying and Merchandising, with a background gained in both large multi-national companies and small independent retailers. I have a proven history of delivering sales, profits and stock targets. I am an analytical individual who enjoys getting into the detail. My key skills are project management, online trading, building relationships with suppliers and implementing structure. I enjoy creating and delivering strategies to achieve business targets. I have experience of leading and managing teams, whilst I’m equally adept at working on my own.Specialties: Team management, project management, analysing data, online trading, delivering key sales & inventory metrics, improving stock health, building relationships with suppliers, developing ranges, negotiating terms, building sales strategies, implementing merchandising strategy.

Neil Smith's Current Company Details
Denby Pottery

Denby Pottery

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Buying and Merchandising Manager at Denby Pottery
bridgewater, new jersey, united states
Website:
denbyusa.com
Employees:
45
Neil Smith Work Experience Details
  • Denby Pottery
    Buying And Merchandising Manager
    Denby Pottery Apr 2019 - Present
    Denby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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  • Chapelle Jewellery
    Head Of Merchandising
    Chapelle Jewellery Apr 2016 - Apr 2019
    Nottingham, United Kingdom
    o Introduced Merchandising Strategy to a family run business.o Introduction and implementation of Microsoft Navision and Vend as the new Head Office and Till system at Mortimer Management Group.o Created full MIS structure within Mortimer Management Groupo Implemented and achieved Sales, Margin and Stock targetso Reduced faulty stock from 5.6% mix of stock to 1.6% within 16 monthso Built upon my existing watch brand relationships to add new brands into the Chapelle… Show more o Introduced Merchandising Strategy to a family run business.o Introduction and implementation of Microsoft Navision and Vend as the new Head Office and Till system at Mortimer Management Group.o Created full MIS structure within Mortimer Management Groupo Implemented and achieved Sales, Margin and Stock targetso Reduced faulty stock from 5.6% mix of stock to 1.6% within 16 monthso Built upon my existing watch brand relationships to add new brands into the Chapelle portfolio, as well as launching a Smart Watches trial in store and online Show less
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  • Peter Burrowes Ltd
    Buying & Merchandising Manager
    Peter Burrowes Ltd Oct 2013 - Mar 2016
    Wembley
    o Responsible for all buying and merchandising decisions, including ranging, forecasting, stock management, pricing and promotions.o Increased turnover of e-commerce channels from £1.8m to over £3m in two years, including increasing the turnover of the propriety website from £200k to £800k. o Implemented new reporting structures, including weekly trade meetings, Open to Buy Tracker, Aged Stock Review and Store Range Review.
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  • Tesco Plc
    Buying Manager Laptops
    Tesco Plc Sep 2012 - Oct 2013
    Welwyn Garden City
    o Increased market segment share of tablets from 12% to over 25% whilst Buying Manager at Tesco.o Responsible for forging strong relationships with key brands Apple, Samsung, Kindle and Google, to maximise profitability and increase availability.o Developed and negotiated marketing plans with key brands to maximise sales opportunities and increase profitability – especially through key trading periods.o Built focused and credible store ranges, ensuring key brands, product spec and… Show more o Increased market segment share of tablets from 12% to over 25% whilst Buying Manager at Tesco.o Responsible for forging strong relationships with key brands Apple, Samsung, Kindle and Google, to maximise profitability and increase availability.o Developed and negotiated marketing plans with key brands to maximise sales opportunities and increase profitability – especially through key trading periods.o Built focused and credible store ranges, ensuring key brands, product spec and market leading price points were available for customers. Presented the store range for approval by the Category Director at range sign off meetings. Show less
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  • Amazon.Co.Uk
    Vendor Manager
    Amazon.Co.Uk Jan 2011 - Sep 2012
    Slough, United Kingdom
    o Responsible for managing and developing relationships with key brands/distributors, and building plans to increase selection, profitability and sales.o Negotiated terms (mark-up, marketing, volume rebate, payment) for all new brands, and re-negotiated with current brands on an annual basis to ensure company targets were exceeded.o Worked with the product manager and the site merchandiser to build a Luxury online store, to make a better online shopping experience for customers wanting… Show more o Responsible for managing and developing relationships with key brands/distributors, and building plans to increase selection, profitability and sales.o Negotiated terms (mark-up, marketing, volume rebate, payment) for all new brands, and re-negotiated with current brands on an annual basis to ensure company targets were exceeded.o Worked with the product manager and the site merchandiser to build a Luxury online store, to make a better online shopping experience for customers wanting to buy prestigious brands Show less
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  • Amazon.Co.Uk
    Instock Manager
    Amazon.Co.Uk May 2009 - Dec 2010
    Slough, United Kingdom
    o Softlines business lead for European fulfilment network, Source cost optimisation, unsellable & inventory units and costs.o Project managed Q4 2010 inventory management across all fashion categories, using best practice identified from Q4 2009 analysis document, assigning roles & responsibilities to key tasks with set timelines.o Negotiated promotional buys, increased selection, cost price reductions and terms improvements with several brands/distributors to ensure sales and… Show more o Softlines business lead for European fulfilment network, Source cost optimisation, unsellable & inventory units and costs.o Project managed Q4 2010 inventory management across all fashion categories, using best practice identified from Q4 2009 analysis document, assigning roles & responsibilities to key tasks with set timelines.o Negotiated promotional buys, increased selection, cost price reductions and terms improvements with several brands/distributors to ensure sales and profitability targets were achieved whilst the watches team were without a buyer. Show less
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  • Signet
    Senior Merchandiser H.Samuel Jewellery
    Signet Jun 2008 - Feb 2009
    Borehamwood
    o Responsible for annual sales of £170m, across thirteen ranges.o Responsible for an average stockholding of £180m.o Managed the successful launch of the Pandora range into both HS & EJ within 12 weeks.o Oversaw the workload of five merchandisers and their departments.o Managed the H.Samuel Jewellery promotional programme, ensuring product offering built upon previous strengths whilst delivering a clear message.
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  • Home Retail Group Plc
    Merchandise Planner Jewellery, Watches & Clocks
    Home Retail Group Plc Oct 2005 - Jun 2008
    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
    o Responsible for annual sales of £270m, from 2,300 options across thirteen ranges.o Responsible for an average stockholding of £60m.o Managed eight members of staff – six merchandisers & two assistants.o Forged closer relationships with the jewellery distribution centre, which enabled me to launch a fast track delivery trial, and product and packaging trials during peak Christmas trading. o Created a business case for the benefits of installing an Assay office into the… Show more o Responsible for annual sales of £270m, from 2,300 options across thirteen ranges.o Responsible for an average stockholding of £60m.o Managed eight members of staff – six merchandisers & two assistants.o Forged closer relationships with the jewellery distribution centre, which enabled me to launch a fast track delivery trial, and product and packaging trials during peak Christmas trading. o Created a business case for the benefits of installing an Assay office into the jewellery DC. The benefits included cost savings, reducing the lead-time of direct import products, and improving the distribution routes through Ireland. As part of this process I negotiated improved payment terms & hallmarking costs with the Assay office.o Implemented an improved promotional management process. Show less
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  • Home Retail Group Plc
    Assistant Stock Controller
    Home Retail Group Plc Jan 2004 - Oct 2005
    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
    o Managed the highly seasonal Christmas Decorations, Sports, Cycles, Cycle Accessories, Camping, Golf, Fishing & Picnic ranges.
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  • Book Club Associates
    Supply Chain Consultant
    Book Club Associates Jul 2003 - Jan 2004
    Camden, London
    o Managed the reverse flow of stock out of the business, through online reverse auctions & negotiating directly with discount booksellers.o Process mapped the reverse flow business at BCA, and made recommendations and changes to the procedures to improve the process.
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  • Book Club Associates
    Resupply Merchandiser
    Book Club Associates Apr 2002 - Jul 2003
    Camden, London
    o Reduced company stockholding by over £3.5m, to £18m through implementation of tighter controls of initial purchase quantities and management of overstocks.o Analysed initial print run quantities to identify optimum production levels, which increased stock turn and lowered the average cost price, without risking out of stocks or affecting fill rate.
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  • Book Club Associates
    Senior Stock Controller
    Book Club Associates Mar 2001 - Mar 2002
    Camden, London
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  • Book Club Associates
    Stock Controller
    Book Club Associates Jul 2000 - Feb 2001
    Camden, London
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Neil Smith Skills

Merchandising Team Management Sales Retail Watches Brand Management Retail Sales Strategy E Commerce Forecasting Management Project Management Negotiation Stock Management Analytical Skills Building Relationships Strategic Planning Online Retail Strategy Implementation Methodical Microsoft Excel Retail Buying Jewelry Supplier Negotiation Fashion Buying Budget Setting Sales Plan Implementing Structure Product Lifecycle Management Promotions Supplier Relationship Management Range Building Jewellery Fashion Brands Increasing Turnover Identifying New Opportunities Opportunity Analysis Multi Channel Retail Inventory Management Open To Buy Management Microsoft Dynamics Nav Qlikview Business Development Merchandise Planning Product Management Nav Direct Import

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What company does Neil Smith work for?

Neil Smith works for Denby Pottery

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Neil Smith's current role is Buying and Merchandising Manager at Denby Pottery.

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Neil Smith attended Plymouth University.

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Neil Smith has skills like Merchandising, Team Management, Sales, Retail, Watches, Brand Management, Retail Sales, Strategy, E Commerce, Forecasting, Management, Project Management.

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Neil Smith's colleagues are Pabi Gurung, Steven Hodds, Lizzy Marriott, Trevor Powell, Sabrina Tracey, Emma Emmans, Joe Penney.

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