THOMAS LAWRENCE
Hixon,United Kingdom
Summary
A motivated and detail-orientated individual with a huge appetite to learn and develop. Holding A-Levels in Business, Physical Education, and Computer Science. A versatile business professional with experience in different areas, developing strong skills in commercial operations and pricing. Some of my key skills include adaptability, analytical thinking, and effectively supporting cross-functional teams.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pricing & SLA Specialist
Halfords CFS
Stafford, United Kingdom
04.2025 - Current
- Maintain pricing databases, documentation, and version control for audit and internal review purposes.
- Support bid and tender processes with pricing and service level inputs.
- Review current deals with networks, spotting areas for better strategic alignment.
- Experience in meeting with manufacturers and building relations with external stakeholders.
- Analyse market trends, competitor pricing, and internal cost data to recommend optimal pricing strategies.
- Develop and maintain pricing models, tools, and frameworks to support commercial decision-making.
- Analyse purchase data to help depots make smarter, more cost-effective purchasing decisions by spotting patterns and areas to save money.
Business Support Specialist
Halfords CFS - Lodge Tyre
Stafford, United Kingdom
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Analyse purchase and sell out data on large customer accounts to ensure profit margins are being met.
- Process and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in product details, quantities, and pricing.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IT-related equipment.
- Manage inventory and stock levels of IT equipment.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders to resolve queries, assist with invoicing, and track expenses.
- Perform reconciliations for large account holders, ensuring alignment between internal and external account data.
- Maintain databases, organise data, and generate reports, frequently utilising applications such as Excel and Power BI.
- Work closely with the pricing team to ensure products and services align with profit margin targets.
Work experience
Bri-Stor
Stafford, United Kingdom
07.2022
- In the summer of 2022, I participated in the Bri-Stor work experience program, where I gained valuable insights into the operations of a fast-paced office.
- I shadowed an employee's daily tasks and was given various responsibilities, allowing me to understand the nature of the work involved.
Education
GCSE - Business, PE, Computer Science, History, English Language, English Literature, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
The Weston Road Academy
08.2017 - 07.2023
A-Level - Business, PE, Computer Science
The Weston Road Academy
Skills
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Data-driven decision making
- Account Relationship Management
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Product Knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Negotiation
Volunteering
- Student Volunteer, 09/01/21, 04/30/23
- Mind Brand Campaigner, 10/01/24, Current
Timeline
Pricing & SLA Specialist
Halfords CFS
04.2025 - Current
Business Support Specialist
Halfords CFS - Lodge Tyre
06.2024 - 03.2025
Work experience
Bri-Stor
07.2022
GCSE - Business, PE, Computer Science, History, English Language, English Literature, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
The Weston Road Academy
08.2017 - 07.2023
A-Level - Business, PE, Computer Science
The Weston Road Academy
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