Peter Swords Email & Phone Number

Wicklow, Ireland

County Wicklow, Ireland

County Dublin, Ireland

County Dublin, Ireland

I worked for Tesco Ireland/Power Supermarkets for 28 years. In 2002 I took a 2 year break and worked in New Zealand. Head of Space, Range & Display (2012-2016)Designed, developed and implemented the Space, Range & Display function.Developed governance and processes for Category Management, Merchandising, Space Management and Store Layouts.Led a team of 5 direct reports and managed relationship for work completed by Tesco group.Led the Irish Category Reset Programme which simplified the range and improved availability for customers whilst delivering store replenishment and stock control efficiencies.Managed the annual department revenue budget of €850k.Managed all store space and layout changes resulting from development programme, initiatives & projects, including the ‘Winning in Food’ project (€5m capital expenditure).Initiated and managed Space, Range & Display KPIs. Successfully launched new store ranges and layouts for Express format. Express has consistently delivered growth since launch. Commercial Range Strategy Manager (2011-2012)Established and managed the Commercial Discounter Strategy – matched discounter range (circa 800 products) and launched 6 discounter trial stores.Introduced new product ranging systems facilitating store ranging by store format, affluence or region.Managed day to day relationship with UK team for Space, Range and Display function.Space, Range and Display Business Integration Manager (2008-2011)Successfully managed the integration of the Space, Range & Display function to group as part of the “Change for Good” Tesco restructure programme.Aligned the ROI Space, Range & Display systems, processes and ways of working to Tesco group.Delivered annualised operating cost savings of €660kRetail Support Office Project Manager (2004-2008)Various project management roles including; “Managing the Law” store audits, Store Capability Planning, Local Supplier Programme, and Space and Range IT systems and processes launch.

Auckland, New Zealand

I had direct responsibility for the strategic sourcing and procurement of all raw materials and ingredients categories and delivered annualised savings of NZ$1m.Led strategic sourcing and supplier selection for all raw materials and ingredients categories.Develeopment and management of defined category strategy plans.Delopement and management of supplier performance assessments systems.Development of contingency & risk management plans for ech category to ensure supply continuation.

Northland, New Zealand

I had responsibility for providing cost and management services to the Future Fuels project. The project saw the development of new plant and processes within the refinery over a 2.5 year period with a capital investment of NZ$180m.

County Dublin, Ireland

I started my career with Power Supermarkets (Quinnsworth, Crazy Prices & Lifestyle Sports) and then Tesco ireland following aquisition in 1997. I achieved consistent career progression and held various roles including;Step Change Manager - Finance Depaartment (Apr 2002 - Oct 2002)I had responsibility for implementing the Tesco "step change" cost saving project management process.Euro Currency Programme Manager (1998 - Apr 2002)I had responsibility for managing the introduction of Euro currency for Tesco Group. The programme was succfully delivered within budget (€3.6m) with no adverse impact on the business.Change manager - Supply Chain Programme (1997 - 1998)I had responsibility for the day to day project management supportExecutive Assistant to Retail Operations Director (1996 - 1997)I had responsibility for assisting and supporting the Retail Director in the day to day management of 77 stores.Retails Systems Department Manager (1994 - 1996)I had responsibility for managing the Retail Systems DepartmentChange Manager - Delta IT Project (1990 - 1994)I had responsibility for all change management aspects of the projectTeam Leader - Retail Systems Department (1988 - 1990)Managed team responsible for rollout and support of store EPOS systemsTrainee Manager Retail (1986 - 1988)Day to day store management activities

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Retailing And Wholesaling, Distinction

Cost & Management Accounting (1St Year)

Secondary School, Leaving Certificate

Secondry School, Leaving Certificate

Certificate In Professional Cooking, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Distinction

January 2017 to March 2017