Experience

Distrelec

• Switzerland
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Own Brand Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Distrelec is a leading European distributor of electronics, automation and measurement technology.The Role: Responsible for the vision, development and delivery of Our Own Brand strategy, budget and business plan. Setting Own Brand KPIs (sales, profit, ACB, inventory, market share etc)Build, develop and deliver (with the own brand team) the NPI plan in line with strategic focus and business needsLeads and develops the Own Brand team, encouraging cross functional relationships whilst sharing knowledge across the wider product team Show less

• Product Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2020

  Sourcing and engineering Own Brand product assortment for specific electronic and tool product areas, in line with overall category strategy. Analysing data, customer behaviours and technology to select new product to bring to market.Owning the product lifecycle from NPI to EOL.Defining NPI pricing strategy to drive market share gains versus Competition across European markets.Delivering profit, sales and margin performance against agreed targets.Working with FE Sourcing teams, Business Category Managers and Product Managers across specific product areas: Cable/Installation, Computing & Office, Enclosures, Test & Measurement and Tools & Maintenance. Close partnerships with Suppliers, Supplier Managers, Product Life Cycle and Pricing. Show less



Sofology

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Product Manager

  • May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Sofology ( Formerly CSL) A British furniture retailer specialising in sofas, furniture & Home Accessories. The Role: Working with the CEO, Head of Dept & Merch to select and introduce new furniture ranges and collections. Overseeing the creation of all content and images to the product catalogue. Planning, research and develop furniture collections with HoD and TQC Liaising and negotiating with supply base to ensure margin, profitability and demand. Managing pricing architecture across complex ranges, across 30,000+ sku. Liaising with VM on display from upholstery to occasional, rugs, lighting Implement new streamlined processes to be adhered to by Product Teams and Apprentices Show less



Shop Direct

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Buyer

  • Sep 2007 - May 2015

  Shop Direct ( Now The Very Group) : Amulti-brand online retailer and financial services provider in the UK and Ireland. The group is now amongst the largest online retailers in the UK.The Role: Working alongside quality, shipping, marketing, creative, studio, samples management, e-commerce teams, design and merchandising.Identifying trends, liaising with suppliers and internal customers to source product and seasonal ranges. Using product load systems, ensuring visual, stories and photography was satisfactory for online.Experience of working with UK & FE Suppliers, Commercial KPIs, Range analysis and trend forecasting. Show less

• Product Assistant

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2007

  Supporting the Product Management team in the delivery of brand focussed products. Product Selection of suitable product for a specific customer.Critical Path Management.Artwork and creative checking.Liaising with key stake holders to ensure the products are available and in stock for use in many activities.



Home Retail Group PLC

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Supervisor

  • Jul 2000 - Sep 2006

  Home Retail Group, formally GUS plc, a home and general merchandise retailer based in the UK. Parent company of Argos, Habitat, Homebase, Index. The Role: Ensuring compliant selling of financial service products to customers in accordance with rules set by FSA, providing coaching an mentoring to customer service staff in a fast paced business, adhering to rules set by FSA. Home Retail Group, formally GUS plc, a home and general merchandise retailer based in the UK. Parent company of Argos, Habitat, Homebase, Index. The Role: Ensuring compliant selling of financial service products to customers in accordance with rules set by FSA, providing coaching an mentoring to customer service staff in a fast paced business, adhering to rules set by FSA.