allister jones

branch manager

About

A high-performing, multi-skilled and dynamic Professional with over 23 years proven expertise in FMCG retail operations management environment with across-the-board proficiency in General Management, Project Management, Buying, Merchandising, Sales, Shrinkage, Administration and Customer Service. Possesses a proven track record of meeting sales targets, shrinkage and wastage controls, profit and loss management within a fast paced, high turnover environment. Progressively creating innovative advancements and accomplishing feasible results within the best interest of all professional parties involved. Commercially aware mentor with sound understanding of what drives a successful organisation, predominantly focused to achieve set goals and objectives by always delivering high standards of service excellence in line with the company’s vision.

Country

united kingdom

City

shrewsbury

Industry

logistics and supply chain

Skill

retail, forecasting, management, profit, merchandising, store management, inventory management, customer service, time management, retail buying, negotiation, sales, leadership, strategic planning, budgets, fmcg, p&l management, retail management, budgeting, fast moving consumer goods

Experience

store manager

tfm farm & country superstore limited

2014-5 - 2015-8 · 1 yr 4 mos

branch manager and transport delivery manager

booker group uk

2012-11 - 2014-1 · 1 yr 3 mos

Responsible for leading a team to ensure the branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards to maximise sales and profit.

senior buyer

pick 'n pay

2009-9 - 2012-3 · 2 yrs 7 mos

* Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of solid partnerships with external vendors by negotiating purchase order contracts and subcontracts with suitable sources of equipment, supplies and services. * Anticipating the company’s requirements by keeping abreast of the market, product trends and developments. * Facilitating effective communication and efficient resource deployment within the company. * Ensuring the development and maintenance of company’s standards and resources for cost services. * Developing quality standards and monitoring compliance through all phases of projects pertaining to substantial cost processes. * Successfully establishing buying patterns and characteristics for various branches. * Perform skilled product and supplier sourcing, evaluation, selection and sales analysis operations. * Responsible for budget calculations, allocations and forecasting undertakings. * Carry out influential liaison and negotiation operations

senior general manager retail operations

score supermarkets

2002-4 - 2009-9 · 7 yrs 6 mos

* Decision-making responsibilities in compliance with the organisation’s policies. * Establishment of a strategic direction; monitor corporate performance against various regions’ approved performance indicators. * Monitoring and evaluating of projects, successfully creating measurable goals/milestones and accomplishing desirable results. * Provision of guidance and leadership pertaining to professional liaison/negotiations via utilisation of appropriate methods. * Assure project deliverables within fixed budgets and in absolute timely manner. * Implementation and success quantification of effective production management functions. * Budget control, revenue assurance and allocation of funds.

store manager

the shoprite group of companies

1994-11 - 2002-4 · 7 yrs 6 mos

* Daily management of KPI´s. * Decision-making responsibilities in compliance with the organisation´s policies. * Establishment of a strategic direction; monitor corporate performance against various regions’ approved performance indicators. * Monitoring and evaluating of projects, successfully creating measurable goals/milestones and accomplishing desirable results. * Provision of guidance and leadership pertaining to professional liaison/negotiations via utilisation of appropriate methods. * Assure project deliverable´´s within fixed budgets and in absolute timely manner. * Implementation and success quantification of effective production management functions. * Budget control, revenue assurance and allocation of funds. * Daily wastage control from all service departments.