Experience

EF-group-social

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Bi & Analytics

  • Oct 2012 - Present

  • Sole implementation of tableau analytical software • Creation of all business wide reports and dashboards using tableau online. • Designing and creating management and client financial dashboards • Reviewing and monitoring all customer spending across all categories ensuring any fall in category spend is identified • Monitoring all special offers and promotions identifying effectiveness of the promotional period • Aided the implementation of a new business cloud reporting software which currently supports all business reports and client dashboards • Creating and monitoring Client trend analysis allowing the purchasing team to accurate business decisions when making client cost savings and alternative product suggestions • Monitoring product pricing trends ensuring products are purchased at the optimum price



Findel

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Category Buyer

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  Category buyer in a large mail order organisation, responsible for managing 2000 FMCG Sku's and overseeing large contracts such as the science museum and Sainsburys Aug 10 - Present Findel Education – BuyerResponsibilities •Fully Trained in category management •Selecting and presenting ranges to the buying director•Working to achieve key performance indicators (KPI’s)•Reporting weekly sales to Buying and Marketing Director•Working closely with merchandising to ensure 100% OTIF performance•Maintain market research, competitor analysis, demand, key drivers, new product development and trends •Formulate, negotiate and implement trading terms with suppliers •Competitor analysis to ensure we are leaders in the marketplace on cost and product offering•Experienced tender production and extremely analytical•Ensured effective communication across other functions liaising with publications, marketing and finance department and other buying teams•Ensured that products were selected in line with customer expectations.•Working closely with QA to ensure quality of product and monitoring returnsAchievements •Introduced and developed a brand new range of Lab in a box for 2010 season.•Successfully managed 5 ranges within the science category with a combined demand of £3.2m•Managed the introduction of new products equating to 10.4% of the category. •Lead the reduction in my ranges supply base by 28% thus leading to improved terms and costs. •Managed the negotiation of improved rebates which has achieved a £32.8k benefit year to date.•Successfully managed the selection and production of the companies trade catalogue (Uk & International).•Successfully initiated and managed the renegotiation of supplier cost prices leading to a saving of £64k year to date.

• Category Buyer

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

  I am fully trained in the category managemnet process within the retail sector. I am an enthusiastic, motivated person who provides creative and innovative ways of thinking. I am Hardworking reliable with a drive to suceed in everything I do. I have strong interpersonal, organisational and innovation skills, I thrive on working in a fast pace environment and tackle every challenge head on offering it 100% commitment until completion. I have an unrivalled passion to further myself and devolp my career in any area I work in.



Findel

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sample co-coordinator

  • Sep 2004 - Jan 2005

  Liaising with photography studio's Collating and managing all buying samples Product logistics ensuring correct delivery and sample forwarding Ensuring suppliers receive products back therefore not incurring charges to the business Liaising with all the buyers so samples are packaged and labeled correctly for photography Liaising with photography studio's Collating and managing all buying samples Product logistics ensuring correct delivery and sample forwarding Ensuring suppliers receive products back therefore not incurring charges to the business Liaising with all the buyers so samples are packaged and labeled correctly for photography