Mike Gent
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Experience
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Funnel
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Sweden
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Advertising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Product Manager
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Nov 2022 - Present
Stockholm, Sweden
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Solutions Consultant
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Nov 2019 - Oct 2022
Stockholm, Sweden
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Philip Morris International
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Switzerland
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Tobacco Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Demand Planner
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Feb 2019 - Oct 2019
Stockholm, Sweden Oversaw the launch of a new Reduced Risk Products (RRP) product range in Sweden from a demand planning & supply chain perspective. Key challenges included: demand forecasting for a new product range, optimising the newly created supply chain, and end of life analysis. Working cross-functionally with production, logistics, marketing, sales, and legal departments.
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Sainsbury's
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Supply Chain Analyst
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
London, United Kingdom Accountable for the availability of 300+ SKUs across 1400+ retail stores throughout the UK. Responsible for overseeing the supply of over 90K cases per week for a category valued at approx £75M per annum, maintaining relationships with over 50 unique suppliers, whilst ensuring an industry-leading customer availability level. Achieved through working cross-functionally with buying, product development, and technologist teams to implement range changes and reviews.
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Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America
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Canada
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Inventory & Planning Specialist
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
Vancouver, Canada Responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels in retail stores, forecasting production quantities and supporting inventory initiatives based on a variety of company metrics. Working collaboratively with store managers, operations, and logistics.
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Mount Norquay
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Canada
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ski Instructor
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Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
Banff, Alberta, Canada Responsible for delivering high-quality ski instruction to a wide range of clients of all ability levels & ages and ensuring the safety of all students on the mountain. Exposed to a variety of clients from all sporting and cultural backgrounds. Lessons varied from individual 1 on 1 performance clinics to large groups (10+) including school trips and corporate visits.
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Ocado Group
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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E-commerce Merchandising
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Responsible for the execution of online promotional activity, conducting analysis of customer spending habits and managing the supplier sampling campaign process. Aiming to enhance overall customer shopping experience, and drive conversions. The role involved working cross functionally with other departments including buying, marketing, supply chain and creative teams to develop and implement online promotional material for seasonal and ad hoc events on site.
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Demand Manager (Supply Chain)
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Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Accountable for the availability of 2,500+ SKUs across several customer fulfilment centres. Responsibilities included: present, future and promotional forecasting/planning for the full range of SKUs in assigned assortment, optimising supplier order/delivery scheduling, minimising excess stock holding, and ensuring the efficiency of inbound service levels through the maintenance and development of positive supplier relationships. I worked closely with in excess of 100 unique… Show more Accountable for the availability of 2,500+ SKUs across several customer fulfilment centres. Responsibilities included: present, future and promotional forecasting/planning for the full range of SKUs in assigned assortment, optimising supplier order/delivery scheduling, minimising excess stock holding, and ensuring the efficiency of inbound service levels through the maintenance and development of positive supplier relationships. I worked closely with in excess of 100 unique suppliers, ranging from large multinational FMCG firms to independent operations with limited e-commerce experience. I was heavily involved in key seasonal periods such as Christmas and Easter, and was held responsible for the co-ordination of events from a supply chain perspective, including the biannual Baby Event.
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Easy Teasy Limited
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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Co-Founder
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom A specialist loose leaf tea business founded by myself and fellow Northumbria University undergraduates. Trading both at markets, shopping centers, trade fairs, and online, Easy Teasy has had much success since its foundation and has won several awards in start-up competitions. Responsibilities included: developing a core product range and brand strategy, exploring viable routes to customer, engaging with potential leads at numerous levels and day-to-day… Show more A specialist loose leaf tea business founded by myself and fellow Northumbria University undergraduates. Trading both at markets, shopping centers, trade fairs, and online, Easy Teasy has had much success since its foundation and has won several awards in start-up competitions. Responsibilities included: developing a core product range and brand strategy, exploring viable routes to customer, engaging with potential leads at numerous levels and day-to-day operations. www.easyteasy.co.uk Show less
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Clearmark Solutions (ICE)
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United Kingdom
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Workshop Engineer
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May 2013 - May 2014
Nottingham, United Kingdom Responsible for interpreting technical drawings, manufacturing printers, brackets, and ancillary parts for customer implementation projects. Also exposed to warehouse operations where tasks included process development, maintaining printer and material availability, conducting daily dispatches, and overseeing delivery and repair processes.
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Education
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Northumbria University
Bachelor’s Degree, Product Design Engineering BSc (Hons)