Andrew Sneddon

Since joining TCS I have rejuvenated a territory which was lacking in confidence and business support back to where it was 3 years previously in under a year. This has been achieved through identifying the individual business needs in line with each retail business, range planning and clear lines of communication at all levels to restore confidence in product and brand.

• Providing consultancy and support to partner’s growing business, creating business plans, re-negotiation of supplier contracts and organisation of work schedules. • Registering new property owners to increase the portfolio of properties managed and the recruitment of staff to build the facilities team.

•Apointed Buyer Director in 2011 to be solely responsible for the AHF brand across 20 outlet stores mainly within the East Anglia, Lincolnshire, Oxford and Gloucestershire areas. •Executive Board Member with combined responsibilities for the introduction of policies and procedures, including implementation of the procurement strategy. •Liaised with senior executives, CEO, Marketing and Finance Directors. •Managing a team of Senior Buyers, Buyers, Junior Buyers and administrators. •Employee performance and development to achieve business goals and KPI’s. •Analyse on expenditures, forecasting’s plans, stock movement and OTB. •Responsibility for the procurement of furniture and carpet products for a £40 million business turnover. •Rationalisation of supplier base by 25% giving opportunity for renegotiation of supplier terms. •Increased gross margins by 3% following the restructure of the supply chain and renegotiation of terms with existing suppliers. •Control of currency variations between countries which has a direct impact on pricing whilst maintaining margin within budgets. •Negotiation with suppliers to increase margin and profitability. •International business trips within Far East e.g.: China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines. Also Europe and U.K. Attended supplier meetings and also Trade shows, Shanghai and Malaysian Expo Exhibitions. •Introduction of Free Delivery service for the brand. •Reviewed all promotional activities within the business. •Implementing new trading terms and conditions by U.K trading standards. •Introduction and further development of DHD Direct Home Delivery Service. •Understanding the market direction at all levels to advise clients on potential opportunities and threats. •Management of the centralisation process. •Management of POS and promotional requirements. •Developing Business plans and strategy to forecast the brands potential and sales revenue.

•Started career with AHF / Anglia Co-Op Ltd within Buying to successfully be promoted to Senior Buyer level. •Designed and negotiated exclusive ranges whilst maintaining competitive cost prices. •Forecasting and maintaining stock management to successfully achieve an overall reduction of 15% stock holding. •Introduction and further development of DHD (Direct Home Delivery Service) leading to a reduction of warehousing and distribution costs giving an improved delivery service to customers. •Development and design of ranges within product group’s in-line with the business plan. •Continued progression of range planning in line with the new store floor plans to maximise sales and space to achieve profitability. •Ensuring product sourced from an ethical supplier base, conforming to all regulations for a UK retail market. •Strong analytical skills, with an ability to demonstrate numerate and logical approach. •Extensive sales and retail procurement experience. •Driven to deliver results, whilst developing teams to exceed targets. •Proven track record when dealing with supply and sourcing of new products on a global basis. •Keen desire for continued self-improvement. •All-encompassing knowledge of manufacturing processes within varying product groups.