Experience

Ding

• Ireland
• Telecommunications
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Purchasing and Inventory Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  As the world’s largest mobile top-up network, Ding safely delivers a top-up every second of every day. Created to help people living abroad to support loved ones back home, the company is directly connected to over 400 operators in 130 countries with a reach of 4 billion phones. Top-up can be sent via www.ding.com, using the mobile app and in more than 600,000 retail locations globally. Ding employs a team of 200 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with regional offices in Miami, Dubai… Show more As the world’s largest mobile top-up network, Ding safely delivers a top-up every second of every day. Created to help people living abroad to support loved ones back home, the company is directly connected to over 400 operators in 130 countries with a reach of 4 billion phones. Top-up can be sent via www.ding.com, using the mobile app and in more than 600,000 retail locations globally. Ding employs a team of 200 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with regional offices in Miami, Dubai, Barcelona, San Salvador, Bucharest and Dhaka. Show less As the world’s largest mobile top-up network, Ding safely delivers a top-up every second of every day. Created to help people living abroad to support loved ones back home, the company is directly connected to over 400 operators in 130 countries with a reach of 4 billion phones. Top-up can be sent via www.ding.com, using the mobile app and in more than 600,000 retail locations globally. Ding employs a team of 200 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with regional offices in Miami, Dubai… Show more As the world’s largest mobile top-up network, Ding safely delivers a top-up every second of every day. Created to help people living abroad to support loved ones back home, the company is directly connected to over 400 operators in 130 countries with a reach of 4 billion phones. Top-up can be sent via www.ding.com, using the mobile app and in more than 600,000 retail locations globally. Ding employs a team of 200 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with regional offices in Miami, Dubai, Barcelona, San Salvador, Bucharest and Dhaka. Show less



Heatons Group

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buying Team - Health & Beauty and Newsagent

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

  I managed suppliers globally across a broad range of products - testing samples, making orders, ensuring quality and on time delivery. Acted as the key point of contact for our Spanish suppliers (fluent Spanish). I also worked closely with the team on analysis for trends and opportunities for coming seasons. I managed suppliers globally across a broad range of products - testing samples, making orders, ensuring quality and on time delivery. Acted as the key point of contact for our Spanish suppliers (fluent Spanish). I also worked closely with the team on analysis for trends and opportunities for coming seasons.



Awear

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buying Team Womenswear

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  I worked for Outerwear, Denim and Accessories department, keeping up on the latest trends in ladies fashion. Touching all points in the product development process, from initial design phase through to samples, fittings and final product sign off. Responsible for regular comp shops, comparing price, quality and value. I liaised with a range of international suppliers to manage key deliverables, support negotiations to ensure best price and margin for the product. I worked for Outerwear, Denim and Accessories department, keeping up on the latest trends in ladies fashion. Touching all points in the product development process, from initial design phase through to samples, fittings and final product sign off. Responsible for regular comp shops, comparing price, quality and value. I liaised with a range of international suppliers to manage key deliverables, support negotiations to ensure best price and margin for the product.



Primark

• Ireland
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2013

  Maximazing sales & profit performance with strong commercial acumen, leading and motivating staff through support and development, strong organizational skills, ensure the team delivers exceptional customer service.

• Buying Team

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2010

  Supporting the department buyer in all aspects of administration of the department, raising and checking orders in preparation for signature by buyer and controller. Liaising with suppliers on national and international basis by email and phone. Following up on orders placed and samples requested by buyers and also supporting them on Sign offs and range meetings presentations. Processing and updating reports following up on sales and stock held.

• Accountant Assistant

  • Oct 2007 - Feb 2009