Experience

Outdoor & Sports Co Limited

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Merchandiser

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Technical Fibre Products Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cost Accountant

  • Dec 2016 - May 2019

• Assistant Accountant

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2016



Zyro Ltd

• Supply Chain Manager - Altura Clothing

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2015

  Managed the supply of the UK's largest cycling clothing brand, reviewing sales trends and forecasting future stock requirements in order to maximise sales and meet customer demand Enabled 20% YOY sales growth (13/14) by accurately forecasting increased demand, successfully managing supplier production time frames and ensuring effective product launches Established and maintained strong working professional partnerships with both UK and international based suppliers Prepared, analysed and presented stock reports, proposing actions to clear discontinued lines and maintaining above target availability on ranged stylesManaged production schedule requirements for the companies largest own brand supplier, working closely with overseas colleagues to ensure correct product was manufactured and delivered on time, to the required standardCoordinated delivery of stock from Asia, Europe and US, working with external freight forwarding companies to ensure cost effective transportation and scheduled deliverySupervised product reworks, negotiating warranty claims, communicating issues throughout the supply chain and resolving future production within the agreed timeframes



Blacks Outdoor Retail Limited

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Junior Buyer - Rucksacks and Bags

  • Dec 2010 - Nov 2012

  Strategic and commercial responsibility for ranging and purchasing £14m annual turnover deptEvaluated product ranges, sales trends and promotional activity, preparing and presenting trading analysis weekly to Category and Commercial DirectorsDevised and implemented product and promotional strategies, working to budget with key focus on competitive retail pricing, sales turnover and profit marginDeveloped professional and effective working relationships with both branded and own brand suppliers, negotiating trading T&C's and pricing, whilst understanding the importance of mutual agreement on future relations Managed supplier critical paths and seasonal product launches, ensuring time frames were adhered to and stock intake was managed cost effectively and accurately Negotiated and secured funding and materials from suppliers for staff training materials and eventsPlanned and delivered regional sales staff training seminars, arranging brand account managers to attend and demonstrate, as well as presenting own brand product and sales target informationWorked closely with the in house design and QA team's to develop own brand product, ensuring required European and International standards were met and certifiedFar East travel experience, liaising with suppliers to approve products and packaging to productionRegularly attended International and UK based trade fairs, establishing key trends and sourcing new suppliersManaged the progression of the department Buying Associate to promotion as Assistant Buyer

• Assistant Buyer

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2010

  Assistant Buyer - Camping DepartmentWorked alongside the Senior Buyer and Merchandising team on a seasonally driven £30m dept.Collaborated with the marketing team to coordinate and paginate product catalogues and in-store POS, identifying hero styles and providing key product information and selling features Sourced financial sponsorship from suppliers for both the Millets and Blacks customer catalogues in exchange for key product placements, promotional campaigns and branded insert pagesOrganised annual tent review and sign off presentation meetings, sourcing venue, planning pitch layout for +100 tents and coordinating internal team and branded suppliers in product set upLiaised with external creative agencies on a variety of branding and marketing projects. Actively managing timescales and approving artworks, content and layoutAssistant Buyer - Footwear and Accessories DepartmentResponsible for range building and developing £10m socks and foot warmer categories within the footwear departmentRe-sourced own brand range from the Far East to European and UK based suppliers, reducing cost, increasing margin and improving availabilityDeveloped the foot warmer business, driving the category to be more fashion forward yet adhering to the brand identity and customer profileCommunicated design briefs to own brand suppliers, managing critical path and sample feedback, and recording developments by updating the product style files

• Buying Associate

  • Apr 2007 - Dec 2008

  Aided the Senior and Assistant Buyers in the day to day running of the department, providing general administrative and organisational supportBriefed packaging artworks, initiating creative ideas and implementing brand guidelines to suit a variety of productsManaged and maintained website content database, ensuring the input of accurate written copy and product specification informationMonitored and presented competitor activity on product and pricingRaised and communicated purchase orders to suppliers, updating system order details as required