Experience

East of England Co-op

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Category Trading Manager

  • May 2021 - Present

  I am responsible for the end to end delivery of the foods for resale to all our retail business.This includes managing supply, demand, turnover, margin and promotions. Managing a team of Category Managers.Updating the rest of senior management on a weekly basis on performance and projects being completed within the category team.Presenting to internal and external stakeholders within the business.Working with multiple departments to successfully implement a number of initiatives within the East of England coop Show less

• Senior Category Manager

  • Jan 2020 - May 2021

  Managing the performance of a selection of different categories including chilled, bakery and ambient across my time in the role. This was completed through managing the range suppliers, promotional activity and marketing .Supporting category managers.Deputising for the Category Trading Manager in Senior Meetings including meetings with chief executives.Completing tasks also being completed within the previous Category Manager role.

• Category Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

  Managing the central ordering process for sale seasonal events. Managing all ambient National Suppliers.Working with multiple departments to ensure the success of any projects being undertaken within these categories. Leading a promotional working group and completing range reviews to maximise sales within the business

• Replenishment Analyst

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2018

  Working within a team to test, pilot and rollout an automatic replenishment system across the business



Notcutts Garden Centre

• Woodbridge Head Office

• Merchandising Associate

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  Main Duties include interpreting sales data including identifying strong or poor performing lines and managing stock flow. Main Duties include interpreting sales data including identifying strong or poor performing lines and managing stock flow.



Barchester Healthcare

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of activities

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2013

  Managing the team of activities coordinators to complete events within the homeManaging the staff rotasManaging the departments budgetsManaging the activities timetable and resourcesProducing marketing materials for the home and its events

• Enquiries Champion

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

  Selling the care home to potential residents and familiesWorking through all potential customer enquiries for the homeCompleting follow up calls to bring people into the homeCompleting show rounds with potential residents and their familiesOrganising bookingsWorking with Nurses to complete Pre Admission AssessmentsRecruiting and advertising for new members of staff

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

  PayrollCompleted the recruitment process introducing new staff into the company and completing staff files and induction processesInvoicing and paying invoicesUsing all Microsoft Office IT programmes and in house technical systems



Suffolk Coastal District Council

• Activity Camp Assistant

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  Responsibilities Included: Leading sports and play activities for children age 8-13. Organising, promoting and preparing events and schemes for local communities. Assisting in children’s camps which involved working with challenging children. Assistance with management of the camp and budgeting including dealing with customer feedback. Responsibilities Included: Leading sports and play activities for children age 8-13. Organising, promoting and preparing events and schemes for local communities. Assisting in children’s camps which involved working with challenging children. Assistance with management of the camp and budgeting including dealing with customer feedback.