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*Global Inventory Management in multiple locations; Europe, North America & Asia Pacific.*Management of category spend across 150,000 stocked products and 800 suppliers.*Management of a team of 10 direct reports in 2 locations delivering +97.5% stock availability.*Management of Commercial Supplier Value Extraction.*Devised and led Global Buying Strategy to deliver cost savings and efficiency.*Leadership of supply chain / buying team re-design and transformation from a regional to global operation involving the integration of processes, procedures and teams of differing capabilities.*Management and review of sourcing decisions to maximise cost savings, improve margin and maintain / improve stock availability.*Integrating sales and operational plans with purchasing plans.*Product life cycle management and risk management of non performing inventory including reserve release.*Developing and leading changes to inventory policies based on internal and external factors.*Recruitment, leadership and development of talent.

*European Inventory Management for all product categories across 2 locations.*Management for all European purchases across 250,000 stocked lines and 1000 suppliers delivering stock availability of +97.5%.*Team Management of 16 people with 7 direct reports.*Introduction and Management of Commercial Supplier Value Extraction.*Leadership of proficient stock management programs to reduce and remove slow moving and obsolete inventory.*Comprehensive review of the New Product Introduction program resulting in improved sales and risk mitigation.*Alignment of purchasing plans to product category and business priorities.*Responsibility for all inter-company and private label purchasing activities, processes and procedures.*Leadership of department re-structure from 3 category teams to one European Team with a support function this included: structural / role re-design, cost / benefit analysis, change management and training.*Introduction of new reporting suite.

*Management and accountability for category inventory, spend and stock availability of +98%.*Managing a team of 7 people responsible for 200 suppliers and 100,000 stocked products.*Inventory forecasting and budget management.*Leadership of working capital initiatives including vendor returns, lead time reduction programs and volume purchases.*Management and reduction of customer back orders.*Product life cycle management from introduction to end of life.*Research of market and product trends to deliver improved forecast accuracy and sales.*Improving supplier performance and engagement.*Management of employee performance issues, resulting in performance improvement plans.

*Inventory and stock availability management for key strategic suppliers.*Vendor management and development of key strategic suppliers through analysis and improvement plans.*Mentor / Coaching role for 4 people.*Management and leadership of working capital projects.

*Inventory and stock availability management from supplier to multiple distribution centers for 13,000 lines from 70 suppliers.*Micro management of specialist products based on promotional and seasonal trends.*Collaborative cross functional working.

*Supply chain management of 100 lines in 420 stores across 7 depots.*Management of stock held and pick to zero lines.*Daily sales forecasting and monitoring.*Event and seasonal forecasting.*Maximising availability whilst minimising waste.*Range change management.

*Management and buying responsibility for the soft drinks category.*Developing relationships with new suppliers and maintaining those with existing suppliers.*Negotiating with suppliers on price, promotions, marketing spend, rebates and new product adds.*Analysis and reporting of category sales data.*Market research*Own label product development.*Promotional forecasting.

*Supply Chain Management of 40 international suppliers for 4 product categories.*Maximising availability whilst minimising excess and obsolete stock.*Planning and implementation of range changes.*Demand and sales forecasting.*Vendor Management including lead times, OTIF and buffer stocks.