Paul Dzialak
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Dean Jackson
I spent five years serving alongside Paul on the Board of RFE International, in that time he was instrumental in restructuring the business. Whilst his sourcing knowledge within Asia is unquestionable, his ability to see trends in the market is invaluable. During our time working together, my sales meetings changed focus from that of product performance/returns, to one productivity. Resulting in us being seen as industry leaders in product development, quality, and aftersales. Paul should take the majority of credit for this.
Marlene Roed Christensen
As a buyer I have worked closely with Paul for 7 years and I have enjoyed his attention to detail, his honesty and his competence as well as his likable nature and his ability to communicate extremely well with both suppliers, partners and customers.
Chen Albert
I have known and worked with Paul for 8 years. He is professional, diligent, hard working with a eye for detail. His knowledge of sourcing in China and Asia is excellent, understanding not only manufacturing and how factories operate but cultural differences too. His knowledge of the sourcing model and process is excellent.
Dean Jackson
I spent five years serving alongside Paul on the Board of RFE International, in that time he was instrumental in restructuring the business. Whilst his sourcing knowledge within Asia is unquestionable, his ability to see trends in the market is invaluable. During our time working together, my sales meetings changed focus from that of product performance/returns, to one productivity. Resulting in us being seen as industry leaders in product development, quality, and aftersales. Paul should take the majority of credit for this.
Marlene Roed Christensen
As a buyer I have worked closely with Paul for 7 years and I have enjoyed his attention to detail, his honesty and his competence as well as his likable nature and his ability to communicate extremely well with both suppliers, partners and customers.
Chen Albert
I have known and worked with Paul for 8 years. He is professional, diligent, hard working with a eye for detail. His knowledge of sourcing in China and Asia is excellent, understanding not only manufacturing and how factories operate but cultural differences too. His knowledge of the sourcing model and process is excellent.
Dean Jackson
I spent five years serving alongside Paul on the Board of RFE International, in that time he was instrumental in restructuring the business. Whilst his sourcing knowledge within Asia is unquestionable, his ability to see trends in the market is invaluable. During our time working together, my sales meetings changed focus from that of product performance/returns, to one productivity. Resulting in us being seen as industry leaders in product development, quality, and aftersales. Paul should take the majority of credit for this.
Marlene Roed Christensen
As a buyer I have worked closely with Paul for 7 years and I have enjoyed his attention to detail, his honesty and his competence as well as his likable nature and his ability to communicate extremely well with both suppliers, partners and customers.
Chen Albert
I have known and worked with Paul for 8 years. He is professional, diligent, hard working with a eye for detail. His knowledge of sourcing in China and Asia is excellent, understanding not only manufacturing and how factories operate but cultural differences too. His knowledge of the sourcing model and process is excellent.
Dean Jackson
I spent five years serving alongside Paul on the Board of RFE International, in that time he was instrumental in restructuring the business. Whilst his sourcing knowledge within Asia is unquestionable, his ability to see trends in the market is invaluable. During our time working together, my sales meetings changed focus from that of product performance/returns, to one productivity. Resulting in us being seen as industry leaders in product development, quality, and aftersales. Paul should take the majority of credit for this.
Marlene Roed Christensen
As a buyer I have worked closely with Paul for 7 years and I have enjoyed his attention to detail, his honesty and his competence as well as his likable nature and his ability to communicate extremely well with both suppliers, partners and customers.
Chen Albert
I have known and worked with Paul for 8 years. He is professional, diligent, hard working with a eye for detail. His knowledge of sourcing in China and Asia is excellent, understanding not only manufacturing and how factories operate but cultural differences too. His knowledge of the sourcing model and process is excellent.
Experience
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Vega Fitness UK
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United Kingdom
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Mar 2019 - Present
We create the training space you didn't know you needed. We create the training space you didn't know you needed.
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Origin Fitness UK
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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2018 - Mar 2019
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Fitness-Superstore
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Procurement and Product Development
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Apr 2016 - May 2018
Head of Procurement/Supply and Product. Reporting directly to Managing Director Management of entire procurement and supply chain operations. Sourcing and Product Strategy. Brand and Category Management. Sales/Merchandising. Head of Procurement/Supply and Product. Reporting directly to Managing Director Management of entire procurement and supply chain operations. Sourcing and Product Strategy. Brand and Category Management. Sales/Merchandising.
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RFE International Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale
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Product Director
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2008 - 2016
RFE International Group Ltd are the Global Licensee for adidas Training Hardware (fitness products) and the the Global licensee for Reebok Fitness products. I was the Product and Souricng Director responsible for New Product Development, Product Introductions, Buying and Sourcing, Supply Base management, Ethical and Environmental Trading, Quality Assurance and CRM RFE International Group Ltd are the Global Licensee for adidas Training Hardware (fitness products) and the the Global licensee for Reebok Fitness products. I was the Product and Souricng Director responsible for New Product Development, Product Introductions, Buying and Sourcing, Supply Base management, Ethical and Environmental Trading, Quality Assurance and CRM
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Harveys Furnishing
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United Kingdom
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Quality Assurance Manager
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2006 - 2009
Implemented a new Quality function at Harveys, establishing total quality through the entire buying process, whilst expanding technical team from 1 to 6 within 12 months. Established efficient and effective service support operation within Harveys to reduce after sales service costs. Delivered several new ranges of furniture –both upholstery and cabinet from various sources locations globally, in particular led the company into India – a previously untapped sourcing entity. Implemented a new Quality function at Harveys, establishing total quality through the entire buying process, whilst expanding technical team from 1 to 6 within 12 months. Established efficient and effective service support operation within Harveys to reduce after sales service costs. Delivered several new ranges of furniture –both upholstery and cabinet from various sources locations globally, in particular led the company into India – a previously untapped sourcing entity.
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Far East Sourcing Project Manager
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Nov 2003 - 2006
Lead team of 5 selected to establish international sourcing offices for MFI Asia Ltd in Hong Kong and China – A start-up business requiring a multitude of diverse skill sets from agreeing rental contracts on offices in China and the logistical issued that faced. Identified key sourcing opportunities and delivered annualised savings of circa £10m in first year. Lead team of 5 selected to establish international sourcing offices for MFI Asia Ltd in Hong Kong and China – A start-up business requiring a multitude of diverse skill sets from agreeing rental contracts on offices in China and the logistical issued that faced. Identified key sourcing opportunities and delivered annualised savings of circa £10m in first year.
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MFI
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Quality Assurance Manager
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2002 - 2003
Head of Quality Assurance for all internationally sourced products. Managed UK team of engineers responsible for maintaining MFI manufacturing and product standards within the supply base. Guided international manufacturers on MFI and International Quality Standards Head of Quality Assurance for all internationally sourced products. Managed UK team of engineers responsible for maintaining MFI manufacturing and product standards within the supply base. Guided international manufacturers on MFI and International Quality Standards
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Titan UK Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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Major Account Manager
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2001 - 2002
Major Achievements: • Secured the Bhs account for Titan within 6 months. Key Responsibilities: • This role was a commercial role working with key retailers such as argos and bhs in the supply of product to them on UK domestic basis and a FOB direct basis. Key responsibilities included margin management, price negotiations and range plan management. Major Achievements: • Secured the Bhs account for Titan within 6 months. Key Responsibilities: • This role was a commercial role working with key retailers such as argos and bhs in the supply of product to them on UK domestic basis and a FOB direct basis. Key responsibilities included margin management, price negotiations and range plan management.
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BHS
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Brazil
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Manager - Home Division
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May 1999 - Dec 2000
Major Achievements: • Developed a new Quality Assurance manual and guidelines for the Supply base. Key Responsibilities: • To manage the Home Division on all aspect of quality assurance. • To work closely with manufacturers and buying teams in the development of new products. • To develop and implement business strategies for the home division. • To train the buying teams and the supply team on consumer law and legislation. Major Achievements: • Developed a new Quality Assurance manual and guidelines for the Supply base. Key Responsibilities: • To manage the Home Division on all aspect of quality assurance. • To work closely with manufacturers and buying teams in the development of new products. • To develop and implement business strategies for the home division. • To train the buying teams and the supply team on consumer law and legislation.
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Argos
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Malta
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Banking
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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
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1994 - 1999
Argos Senior QA Engineer - Direct Import Department January 1997 to May 1999 Major Achievement Direct Sourcing operation with Argos. Setting up and selecting products to source direct and bringing them to market. Creative problem solving, working without supervision, decision making on the spot were all skills that were required to successfully perform my role. I travelled extensively to China – often for 3 or 4 weeks independently, without communication devices. Argos Quality Control Engineer (Core Business) December 1994 to January 1997
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