Ryan Thatcher Email & Phone Number

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Trafford Park, England, United Kingdom

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

- Planning product ranges and producing sales and stock plans with the buyer.- Forecasting profits and sales, and optimising the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas- Controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season- Meeting with suppliers and managing the distribution of stock, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates and completing the necessary paperwork- Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise- Management of promotional calendar.- Producing ad hoc analysis as required and acting on results.- Identifying stock opportunities in season to maximise sales and profit.

- Managing a combined turnover of £20m on Home Textiles- Analysing and interpreting product, market and customer data to optimise sales.- Monitoring and controlling the range ensuring budgeted stock turn, margin and profit targets are achieved.- Production and management of department range and distribution plans.- Promotional line management and planning.- Range presentations to Directors, B&M and Retail Managers.- Negotiating with suppliers to obtain maximum supplier compliance.- Developing an Assistant Merchandiser and Allocator.- Use of SQL Server and MS Access to produce in depth reports and analysis for the B&M department.- Creation of an import tracker in Excel to manage import shipments and minimise demurrage costs.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Information Technology

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