Experience

Wendy Morrison Design

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom



Cheeky Chompers

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2020

  www.cheekychompers.com



FLB GROUP LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Buying and stock control for the Filofax range. Building supplier relationships to ensure on time stock replenishments. Using forecasting and MRP system as additional planning tools.



Mercurytide

• United Kingdom
• Software Development

• Project Support Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Project Support to Managers and Operations Director and additional support to other areas of the business on an ad hoc basis. Liaising with customer and project teams to improve communication and customer service.



Co-Operative Clothing

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Dec 2010 - Oct 2013

  Washington Tyne and Wear Co-operative Clothing was sub division of The Co-Operative. Established corporate wear manufacturing and distribution business that traded via mail order and bespoke contracts. Responsible for the end to end process of sourcing, merchandising and logistics for all garments and accessories for the company. Working with multiple factories predominantly in Asia, Bangladesh, India and Eastern Europe. Headed up a team of merchandisers and planners to gain the ideal stock levels and offer… Show more Co-operative Clothing was sub division of The Co-Operative. Established corporate wear manufacturing and distribution business that traded via mail order and bespoke contracts. Responsible for the end to end process of sourcing, merchandising and logistics for all garments and accessories for the company. Working with multiple factories predominantly in Asia, Bangladesh, India and Eastern Europe. Headed up a team of merchandisers and planners to gain the ideal stock levels and offer the maximum availability. Working closely with third party forwarders and warehouse facilities to reduce lead times and stock control processes. Liaising with various other departments including marketing and sales to ensure strong and proactive communication at all levels. Show less



Radfords HMY Group

• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Support

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2010

  Tyne and Wear Buying and Project support to a team of Senior Buyers within a large engineering company. Providing day to day support on all aspect of the Buying role function. Working within budget controls for machinery components through the daily use of MRP system.



O'Neill

• Netherlands
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 300 - 400 Employee

• UK Buyer

  • Dec 2006 - Jun 2008

  Washington - Tyne and Wear Retail Buyer for 12 stores UK stores. Product selection of clothing, accessories and surf and ski products. Responsible for a team of stock allocator and merchandisers. Liaised with the European development and product teams to select the seasonal ranges for the the UK market. Working closely with the marketing and retail team to define the seasonal trading calendars.



Clarks

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Range Manager

  • Apr 2004 - Nov 2006

  Street - Somerset Product development role to develop range of associated handbags and accessories which complimented the women's footwear range within the UK sector. Working with a merchandiser, allocator and admin assistant to pull together a range profile in line with the Women's Divisional strategy and objectives. Closely working with designer and factories in India and China.



Jenners Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction

• Buyer

  • Aug 1989 - Apr 2004

  Buyer for 5 departments within Edinburgh Department store. Both buying and department managing responsibilities. Uk and International travel.