Head Merchandiser & Stock Control Manager, 07/2018 to Current
Choice Limited (subsidiary of JD Sports PLC) - Romford, Essex
- Manage the distribution of daily and weekly sales reports for retail stores and department managers.
- Analyse sales weekly and suggest solutions to potential performance.
- Ensure correct product allocation across all stores, identifying opportunities to maximise sales and profit and reduce stock holding.
- Manage stock replenishment needs to maximise product availability on the shop floor.
- Attend weekly WSSI meetings with JD Sports Fashion Division to discuss trade, line performance, and stock cover.
- The main point of contact for the warehouse, 6 stores, and online department for all stock-related issues. Ensure that any stock problems are investigated promptly.
- Maintain strong relationships with buying and retail teams to ensure positive business outcomes.
- Assist with range plan data entry and create purchase orders to issue to suppliers.
- Identify any residual order balances and cancel or chase with the supplier to maintain accuracy.
- Organise, coordinate, and execute stock takes for warehouse and all retail stores bi-annually, investigating discrepancies and losses.
- Propose and action markdowns for the sale period and communicate to all departments and stores.
Stock Control Manager, 01/2000 to 07/2018
Choice Limited - Romford, Essex
- Role developed to include all above and merchandising role.
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- Warehouse Manager, 05/1993 to 01/2000
Choice Limited
- Romford, Essex
- Managed 10 warehouse staff, including performance and training.
- Implemented procedures, which allowed growth and best practice,
- Managed deliveries against order documentation.
- Managed intake and outbound stock flow, including inter-transfers between stores.
- Oversaw clear, accurate pricing for outgoing stock.
Served as key holder and acted as emergency contact for out of hours alarm callouts
