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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.
Louise Bradley
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- louisebradley.co.uk
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Procurement CoordinatorLouise Bradley Jun 2024 - PresentLondon Area, United Kingdom -
Buying (Purchasing) Manager, Home Collection, Emea DtcRalph Lauren Jul 2021 - Oct 2023London, England, United KingdomMade 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). -
Buyer, Home Collection, Emea & Apac DtcRalph Lauren Sep 2018 - Jun 2021London, England, United KingdomResponsible 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. -
Junior Buyer, Home Collection, Emea DtcRalph Lauren May 2014 - Aug 2018London, England, United KingdomJunior 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. -
Senior Purchasing Assistant, Home Collection, Emea DtcRalph Lauren Oct 2011 - Apr 2014London, England, United KingdomTaking 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.
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Purchasing Assistant, Home Collection, Emea DtcRalph Lauren Apr 2010 - Sep 2011London, England, United KingdomPurchasing 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. -
Buyer'S Admin. Assistant EmeaHabitat Jun 2008 - Mar 2010London, England, United KingdomAssisting range development in; bedroom, bathroom, living storage, kitchens, occasional and children's furniture -
Assistant Sales Manager: Tottenham Court RoadHabitat Feb 2007 - May 2008London, England, United Kingdom
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Operations AssistantHabitat Sep 2006 - Jan 2007Kent, England, United Kingdom
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Part-Time Sales Associate - Furniture And UpholsteryHabitat May 2004 - Aug 2006Kent, England, United Kingdom
Tony Smith Education Details
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Gravesend Grammar School
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Tony Smith works for Louise Bradley
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Tony Smith's current role is Buying & Purchasing Professional | Luxury | Homeware | Interiors.
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Tony Smith attended Gravesend Grammar School.
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