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Harrogate, United Kingdom

Working collaboratively and cross functionally to create production plans which satisfy customer demand whilst holding optimum stock levels. Analysing sales and demand information to ensure optimum stock levels whilst maximising capacity. Liaising with third party manufacturers to ensure they have full supply chain visibility, so off-site production can be scheduled to meet customer demand.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Managing orders and deliveries for many large UK homeware retailers such as Debenhams, Next and John Lewis. Overseeing orders from start to finish - this involves negotiating dates and MOQs, communicating customer requirements, managing the critical path and problem solving when any delays arise, to minimise impact to the customer. Liaising on a daily basis with customers, suppliers and various internal departments including the shipping team, the various global sales teams and the product development & design team. Using forecasts to manage stock levels for core product and ensure these lines remain in stock.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Completed my training as a merchandiser and was in charge of stock control for four departments. Day to day activities included analysing and planning stock requirements for current and future product using a forecasting system, pareto analysis and Excel programmes. Managed the exposure of product across numerous online and paper offers to maximise sales whilst preventing out of stock situations. Raised orders to suppliers for replenishment product and booked fabric as required.