Tony Smith

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Buying & Purchasing Professional | Luxury | Homeware | Interiors @ Louise Bradley
london, london, united kingdom
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About Tony Smith

I am a dedicated & strategic procurement professional with extensive homeware & interiors experience, specialising in luxury retail products. I have outstanding product and market knowledge and I am adept at problem solving to ensure projects and critical path deadlines are managed and met with accuracy. I've delivered 22 European bi-annual multi-site showrooms, from concept to on site installation, placed and delivered over 1000 customer orders (ranging from one unit to an entire residence from multiple vendors) and countless marketing and PR projects. Successful in product assortment selection and range building to optimise sales and stocks whilst balancing creativity with logic. For nearly two decades I have been recognised for building strong business relationships and leveraging report building and analysis for operational efficiencies, and I enjoy applying analytical skills and navigating complex business landscapes to drive growth and innovation in the homeware and interiors industry. Key Skills: - Great relationship management.- Impeccable time-management.- Strategic thinking.- Ability to adapt to change.- Strong understanding of risk management.- Good knowledge and understanding of the global markets.- Familiarity with core technology and systems- Good financial understanding.- Ability to collaborate effectively.- Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs).- Advanced forecasting.- Quality control and assurance.- Supply chain management.- Inventory management.- Warehouse management. Eager to apply my vast experience and skills to navigate complex business landscapes, to drive growth and innovation in the homeware and interiors industry. Let's connect and see how I can bring value to your business.

Tony Smith's Current Company Details
Louise Bradley

Louise Bradley

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Buying & Purchasing Professional | Luxury | Homeware | Interiors
london, london, united kingdom
Employees:
30
Tony Smith Work Experience Details
  • Louise Bradley
    Procurement Coordinator
    Louise Bradley Jun 2024 - Present
    London Area, United Kingdom
  • Ralph Lauren
    Buying (Purchasing) Manager, Home Collection, Emea Dtc
    Ralph Lauren Jul 2021 - Oct 2023
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Made redundant due to corporate restructure. Responsible for European brand strategy, product selection and delivery of all homeware categories; furniture (hardgoods & upholstery), lighting, floorcovering, fabric & wallpaper, tabletop, home accessories, decorative textiles and bedding across European bricks & mortar stores, ecommerce and outlet channels. Reporting to Director of Buying.- Year to date (YTD) sales growth +90% whilst reducing inventory levels by 30% through in-depth assortment analysis, a SKU reduction of 15%, without affecting range or brand integrity.- Managed product selection and end-to-end delivery of three new standalone store openings on time and within budget. Since launch, all stores were out performing initial sales projections by double/triple figures (store dependant).
  • Ralph Lauren
    Buyer, Home Collection, Emea & Apac Dtc
    Ralph Lauren Sep 2018 - Jun 2021
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Responsible for end-to-end seasonal purchasing and timely delivery and trading of all homeware categories within budget for omni-channel businesses, ecommerce, three standalone, and five curated capsule stores, across Europe, with a small team, directly reporting to the Buying Manager.- Independently managed and oversaw EMEA Home business during COVID pandemic, reporting direct to Senior Vice President of Buying.- Re-developed QA process for client and display orders reducing complaint rates approximately 70%.- Undertook the buying & merchandising for APAC region on interim basis while region went through restructure, allowing me to gain experience within a new market and identify the different trends & patterns.
  • Ralph Lauren
    Junior Buyer, Home Collection, Emea Dtc
    Ralph Lauren May 2014 - Aug 2018
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Junior Buyer for Ralph Lauren Home. During this period, I was responsible for two areas of the business, initially furniture (hardgoods & upholstery), lighting, floorcovering, fabric & wallpaper and then I transitioned onto tabletop, home accessories, decorative textiles and bedding, both for European bricks & mortar stores, ecommerce and outlet channels. Reporting to Buying Manager.- Reduced customer order lead-time by 20%-50%, category dependent, over a two-year period through re-defined SLA agreements and processes.- Responsible for regular competitor and market analysis to ensure pricing and seasonal product assortments are competitive whilst maximising profit margins. Saw 5 point margin gain as a result.- SAP Business Support User; side line project working on implementing and roll out of SAP for Buying and Merchandising Europe.
  • Ralph Lauren
    Senior Purchasing Assistant, Home Collection, Emea Dtc
    Ralph Lauren Oct 2011 - Apr 2014
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Taking ownership of the MTO furniture, lighting, fabric & wallpaper, floorcovering and all daily administrative duties. Reporting directly to the Junior Buyer and mentoring one report.- Client and Display purchase order management and tracking from receipt of order through to delivery and invoice payment. - Invoice reconciliation to ensure vendors and suppliers were paid accurately and in a timely manner. Reduced back log of overdue invoices by 60% through re-shaping the process and collaboration with finance teams.- Store sales & after sales support by finding efficient solutions and responding to problems in a way which benefited both the brand and the client.
  • Ralph Lauren
    Purchasing Assistant, Home Collection, Emea Dtc
    Ralph Lauren Apr 2010 - Sep 2011
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Purchasing Assistant I provided administrative support for the furniture (both hardgoods & made to order upholstery), lighting, floorcovering and fabric & wallpaper categories for three European bricks & mortar stores covering private & trade clients and biannual seasonal displays.
  • Habitat
    Buyer'S Admin. Assistant Emea
    Habitat Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Assisting range development in; bedroom, bathroom, living storage, kitchens, occasional and children's furniture
  • Habitat
    Assistant Sales Manager: Tottenham Court Road
    Habitat Feb 2007 - May 2008
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Habitat
    Operations Assistant
    Habitat Sep 2006 - Jan 2007
    Kent, England, United Kingdom
  • Habitat
    Part-Time Sales Associate - Furniture And Upholstery
    Habitat May 2004 - Aug 2006
    Kent, England, United Kingdom

Tony Smith Education Details

  • Gravesend Grammar School
    Gravesend Grammar School

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