THE BODY SHOP - GLOBAL SUPPLY PLANNER. MARCH 2025 - PRESENT

• Manage the purchasing of finished goods inventory from designated suppliers,

  balancing customer demand with financial targets and inventory budgets.

• Execute end-to-end supply planning activities, including inventory, production, and

  material planning, to maintain optimal stock levels across the product portfolio.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure

  on-time, in-full delivery and improved lead times.

• Monitor supplier performance to drive supply chain efficiency and maximize stock

  turnover.

• Develop and maintain a rolling 12-month supply forecast, proactively mitigating

  potential stock shortages while supporting sales growth.

• Analyse supply chain data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process

  improvements, presenting insights to management for strategic decision-making.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development,

• Finance, and Operations to support product launches and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes to

  enhance supply chain performance and operational efficiency.

SANDPIPERCI BUYING ASSISTANT — SEPTEMBER 2023- JANUARY 2025.

Key responsibilities include;

• Working alongside suppliers, building and nurturing meaningful and beneficial

  relationships. Proactively engaging with multiple different supplier processes

  including varying order dates, MOVs and ordering systems.

• Keeping in close communication with suppliers to ensure all product data,

  costings and information is regularly kept up to date and accurate. When

  required, negotiation with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing where

  applicable. Maintaining an eye for detail to minimise and data discrepancies.

• Stock management; monitoring both store and warehouse stock levels, working

  against a range of KPIs to ensure continue stock availability. Overcoming any

  logistical issues such as weather impacts to continue smooth stock flow.

• Following market trends, making product and route-to-market suggestions

  where applicable to assist the buyer in an up-to-date range against competitors.

• Using WIGIG products source at competitive costs from grey market suppliers

  to diversify product range. Producing and processing invoices swiftly and withaccuracy, highlighting any invoice discrepancies and resolving using critical

  problem solving skills.

• Using Microsoft systems, specifically excel proficiently to manipulate and

  present raw and analysed data. Using findings from such data to make informed

  ranging and pricing decisions, ensuring accuracy and following GDPR processes

  where required.

• Maintaining high levels of professionalism in both phone, email and in person

  nature to provide the highest level of customer service to all those interacted

  with.

ADMINISTRATOR & RECEPTIONIST, ASHBOURNE ESTATE AGENTS PORTSMOUTH — 2022-2023

Working part-time alongside university studies, where role included but not limited to;

• Clerical work contributing to the smooth running operation of the office, such as updating and managing calendars and individual diaries/appointments.

• Scheduling meetings and liaising between landlords, tenants and other

  stakeholders where required.

• Answering telephone and email queries promptly and professionally, contributing

  to the maintenance of a excellent customer service at all tines, representing a strong and well established brand and reputation.

• Maintaining office supplies and appearances, ensuring all paperwork followed

  GDPR protocol and was being filled efficiently and with complete accuracy.

• Presenting as a first port of call to all branch visitors, maintaining a positive and

  professional nature at all times.

Education

MSC IN DIGITAL MARKETING — UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2023

BA(HONORS) IN HISTORY — UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2018-2023

2 A LEVELS & 2 BTECS — WORTHING COLLEGE 2016-2018

12 G S C E ’ S GRADE A* - C — DAVISON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 2012-2016

Personal Attributes

• An avid dancer, volunteering within the local community doing outreach dance classes to

• engage with the youth in the local area in a positive way.

• Animal rights supporter and activists.

• Volunteer at the local mental health community outreach centre.