Ryan Murphy Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Manage team of 3 in a category which includes Household Appliances, Whiteware, Heating/Cooling; highly complex due to the regulatory/risky nature, high retail and high cube which require a strong execution of retail buying and management principles to maximise ROISince joining the category, have driven and executed an end-to-end strategic rehaul of the.

• Main categories of responsibility include Camping and Fishing, as part of a greater Outdoor team that looks after BBQ’s and Outdoor furniture ranges for The Warehouse
• Build and manage Sales, GP$ and Stock Budgets, and report on these weekly, monthly and annually.
• Build and implement strategy of Camping and fishing category: including building brand structures that provide clear trade up opportunities, set a competitive pricing strategy, and translate into continuous innovation.
• Build new and effective sourcing opportunities.
• Increased efficiency and profitability through productive and balanced supplier relationship management.
• Manage category promo plans with weekly mailers and seasonal catalogues.

Areas covered have included Fishing, Bikes, Scooters/Skateboards, Seasonal Sports, Exercise Equipment and Machines and more recently Camping.Have helped set long-term strategy, reviewing previous ranges and applying findings in order to grow new opportunities and regain lost ground. Managed buying cycle end-to end, from ranging and sourcing through to.

Supported all areas of the buying cycles, focusing more closely on stock and promotional management.Key achievements included:-Promotional Management of the company's annual Fireworks campaign-Project Management of a functional children's motorbike that was a high-profile Christmas offering and required a great deal of coordination due to regulatory and.

Acted as key conduit between Merchandise and Marketing departments.Worked closely with high-level Management to help ensure promotional execution reflected tactical plans and strategic goals set by Merchandise leaders.