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
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.