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Paul Freeman

Northampton

Summary

Experienced supply chain professional with a strong analytical mindset and proven expertise in demand forecasting, inventory management, and sales trends analysis. Demonstrates resilience under pressure and excels in meeting deadlines with time efficiency. Adept at generating detailed demand planning reports and providing exceptional customer service. Committed to leveraging product knowledge and forecasting excellence to drive operational success and support organisational goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retail Events Demand Planner

Sainsbury's Store Support Centre
Northampton
03.2015 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: (based in Northampton RDC/Remote) - Retail Events Planner
  • Provide proactive support to stores undergoing significant changes to their core trade through competitor impacts, festivals, student number fluctuations, seasonal changes
  • Coach & guide stores on supply chain systems and in store processes
  • Regular contact with relevant business units to resolve corporate issues
  • Used historical sales trends and current information to predict customer demand with high % accuracy.
  • Sought feedback from stakeholders to refine project plans and enhance project outcomes.
  • Enhanced forecast accuracy with meticulous analysis of sales trends and market changes.
  • Analysed seasonal trends in product demand, adjusted forecasts accordingly to avoid stockouts or overstocks to maximise key KPI performance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

RST Profiler

Sainsbury's Store Support Centre
Northampton
04.2012 - 02.2015
  • Company Overview: (based in Northampton RDC) - RST Profiler
  • Responsible for 12 stores, average weekly takings of £7,200,000 (within a desk of 73 stores)
  • Regular use of Microsoft OS for analysis & presentations
  • Review store waste information to maximise profit with ranging moves etc
  • Problem solving for all served stores over all formats
  • Communicate with direct suppliers to maintain accurate orders and inventories

Dry Goods Manager

Sainsbury's
Kempston
02.2008 - 04.2012
  • Company Overview: Kempston, Banbury, Market Harborough - Dry Goods Manager
  • Managed a key department in store with up to 20 direct reporting colleagues
  • Duty Manager for each store regularly ensuring all legal guidelines are met
  • Moved stores to assist in smooth completion of refits/extensions
  • Actioned HR related issues with colleagues as required including performance reviews
  • Point of contact for BWS, expertise used across the zone for product layout

Off Licence & GM Manager

Sainsbury's
Weedon Road
10.2002 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: Weedon Road - Off Licence & GM Manager
  • Managed two departments with up to 15 direct reporting colleagues
  • Updated product layouts as per corporate guidelines
  • Conducted training courses for colleagues and wine tasting evenings for customers
  • Drove sales at key times i:e 30% of store takings at Christmas

Shop Manager

Granny Sue's
Northampton
08.2001 - 10.2002
  • Company Overview: (Wine & Deli Retailer), Northampton - Shop Manager
  • Managed all aspects of a retail environment including driving sales and advertising
  • Buying Stock from all suppliers, managing pricing structures to drive profit
  • Control of shop finances including banking & credit control

Wine Broker & Shop Manager

The Wine Corporation
Northampton
09.1999 - 07.2001
  • Company Overview: Northampton - Wine Broker & Shop Manager
  • Initially worked building sales from leads which had expressed an interest via the telephone
  • Liaised with contractors during shop start up, designing shop layout
  • Managed company shop including staff, product displays, ranging, promotional opportunities

Senior Assistant

Sainsbury's
Wellingborough
08.1990 - 09.1999
  • Company Overview: Wellingborough - Senior Assistant
  • Worked across the store, including admin, fresh foods, produce, bws, grocery
  • Key responsibilities - ATM cash delivery & maintenance, key holder, stock ordering
  • Regional trainer for beers, wines & spirits including workshop delivery

Education

Higher Certificate -

Wine & Spirit Educational Trust

Certificate - undefined

Wine & Spirit Educational Trust

GCSE's, A-levels

Weavers School
01.1985 - 01.1992

Skills

  • Supply chain software
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Demand planning reports
  • Analytical mindset
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Demand forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Sales trends analysis
  • Product knowledge
  • Forecasting excellence
  • Eye for detail
  • Time efficiency
  • Meeting deadlines

Custom

  • I have two daughters who play a huge role in my life outside of work, which give a great balance to my working life and the goals I have set out for both myself and my family.
  • Spectating at motorsport events is a key hobby. All forms are of interest to me from classic racing to modern day F1, being a regular visitor at my local circuit and others around the country when the opportunity arises.
  • More relaxing pastimes include walking my lively Cocker Spaniel and reading, particularly biographies.
  • I also continue to have a keen interest in wine and have visited several wineries both socially and through work.

Affiliations

  • Motor Racing & Football

Timeline

Retail Events Demand Planner

Sainsbury's Store Support Centre
03.2015 - 01.2025

RST Profiler

Sainsbury's Store Support Centre
04.2012 - 02.2015

Dry Goods Manager

Sainsbury's
02.2008 - 04.2012

Off Licence & GM Manager

Sainsbury's
10.2002 - 01.2008

Shop Manager

Granny Sue's
08.2001 - 10.2002

Wine Broker & Shop Manager

The Wine Corporation
09.1999 - 07.2001

Senior Assistant

Sainsbury's
08.1990 - 09.1999

GCSE's, A-levels

Weavers School
01.1985 - 01.1992

Certificate - undefined

Wine & Spirit Educational Trust

Higher Certificate -

Wine & Spirit Educational Trust
Paul Freeman