Ross Hewitt Email and Phone Number

● Assistant Buyer for the largest category in the business with a combined weekly turnover of £500k.● Assistant for the largest seasonal Christmas range mainly consisting of RC cars, Drones, Hoverboards, Retro gaming, Tabletop gaming and Ride on cars. ● 2017 Christmas range 12 week turnover of £484k and projected 2018 sales of £842k● Actively support the senior buyer with producing all sales and trading reports to show weekly sales, margin and profit and cover for all weekly trading meetings, promotion and supplier meetings in the absence of the buyer. ● Send out all stock and sales reports to over 19 of our largest suppliers. Weekly tender for all ink and toner in the region of 250k cost. Analysing sales, margin and income data to support the development of a forecast for my category, identifying opportunities to maximise performance and minimise risk. I provide analysis of current range performance to support range development for each range review and continually identify and develop/source new and innovative products to maximise sales and margin. ● I manage both internal and external contacts (suppliers, retail operations etc) to develop strong relationships and ensure that queries are resolved in a timely and professional manner.● Produce and manage all invoices for any marketing and promotional activities within the category.● Assist in developing and manage the supplier base to ensure long term, profitable relationships exist, which positively contribute to the overall performance of my category. I am also responsible for continually evaluating supplier performance and identifying key opportunities and activities to enhance their performance and contribution. ● Other duties include sign off of promotional artwork, range reviews, monthly competitor checks, store visits