Rupal Patel Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Whyteleafe, England

Led the Distribution and Branch Merchandising Function across all the Trading Channels (Retail, Online and Party Plan) - Owned the Allocation, Replenishment and Branch Merchandising processes, ensuring correct stock was delivered in the right quantities at the right time.- Extensive analytical and interpretation skills. Advanced user of Excel and Microsoft applications and picks up systems quickly. Examples of analysis included looking at availability, demographics, trends, sizing, supply chain, deliveries and store profiling.- Experienced in leading, coaching, recruiting, onboarding and appraising teams of differing skillsets in order to cultivate high performing teams- Led and owned the implementation of the Allocation and Replenishment system (Microsoft Nav), this including identifying requirements, 'as is' process mapping, reviewing test scripts, implementing training and offering post implementation support.- Analysed algorithms for replenishment of stock and meticulous planning of allocations and category gradings to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain.- Executed the strategy for new, closing, refit, relocated and clearance stores.- Successfully manage stakeholders with flexible communication skills to ensure all are aligned and engaged to meet deliverables. This included regular warehouse and store visits to be able to identify any opportunities and risks.- Commercially focused and comfortably adopts a creative approach to problem solving.

London Area, United Kingdom

Managed the Branch Merchandising Function - Responsible for 100+ stand-alone stores/concessions (including John Lewis and House of Fraser), clearance outlets and 3 online stores. This included the on-going trading activities as well as opening, closing and refitting.- Owned space planning and stock movement process- Led the stock take and stock audit process uniting all stakeholders to ensure a successful outcome. - Ensured that sales and promotions were successfully executed to minimise markdown and increase revenue.- Recruited, inducted, trained and managed team- Trained new store managers as part of their induction process- Formed integral relationships with all areas of the business internally and externally to drive branch strategy.

London Area, United Kingdom

- Managed 150 stores to deliver operational and planning support for all existing, opening and closing stores. - Drove sales and profit through extensive analysis of sales, space and stock packages. - Trained and supported area/store managers through weekly branch visits, optimising stock packages and sales. - Super User for a new system implementation, produced training manuals and mentored new starters.

London, United Kingdom

- Forecasting and managing stock through the application of weekly sales, stock and intake (WSSI) analysis. - Produce/reviewed store gradings and new stores stock package by analysing sales, space and demographics. - Managed delivery schedules and negotiated with suppliers regarding intake dates, cost prices and size breakdowns.

Ba Hons, Business Studies, 2:1

R05 Financial Protection, Pass

Cemap, Qualified Level 3

A-Levels, Business Studies, Mathematics, Economics

10 Gcse'S

R.S.A qualification in Computer Literacy and Information Technology