Jayke Holt
Production & Buying Manager
Torquay,Victoria
Summary
Production & Buying management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with a hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning & implementing innovative & sustainable production & buying strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager - Non Apparel & Beauty
Cotton On Group
08.2015 - Current
- Lead the establishment of a culture of continuous improvement through encouraging submission of new product ideas and feedback from across the business and incorporating customer insights into product strategy
- Build & implement the 5 year growth framework for non-apparel, driven down at category / supplier level.
- Research latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of sustainable production & materials.
- Lead the strategy to achieve compliance for all products and adherence to regulatory frameworks in relevant markets, supported by Compliance and Regulatory Specialist
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in supplier quality, sustainable & ethical performance.
- De-risking the supply chain by ensuring we have an appropriate number of suppliers / production countries across all categories in case of any future supply issues
- Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power saving >$10m
- Monitored / tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling for the annual Good Report.
- Hired & developed emerging talent in to the non-apparel fashion sector & support with training & development needs.
Buying Manager - Footwear & Accessories
Target Australia
07.2014 - 07.2015
Deputy General Manager - Head of Ladies Footwear
Landmark Group - Head Office
06.2012 - 06.2014
Head of Footwear
The Regatta Group
04.2008 - 12.2011
Senior Buyer - Footwear
Shop Direct
01.2002 - 03.2008
Head of Private Label
Schuh
04.2001 - 12.2001
Buyer
Footlocker Europe
04.1997 - 04.2001
Education
High School Diploma -
Lutterworth Grammar School
Lutterworth, LeicestershireSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Creative problem solver
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
- Commercially driven
- Environmental Sustainability
- Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Project Management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Stakeholder management
- Margin management / P&L accountability
- People first leader
Volunteer & Fundraising
Support the Girls charity
Raising funds & awareness through events for disenfranchised & isolated women and the communities in which they live through the collection of worn garments that can be repurposed.
Cotton on Foundation - Ambassador
Raising funds & awareness for the Cotton ON foundation & its multiple projects across the globe to support a world where everyone can reach their full potential. Partnering with communities across Uganda, South Africa, Thailand and Australia to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing young people today, I was fortunate to visit one of our Ugandan communities in 2019.
Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayke-holt-777b462a/
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Dutch
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Production Manager - Non Apparel & Beauty
Cotton On Group
08.2015 - Current
Buying Manager - Footwear & Accessories
Target Australia
07.2014 - 07.2015
Deputy General Manager - Head of Ladies Footwear
Landmark Group - Head Office
06.2012 - 06.2014
Head of Footwear
The Regatta Group
04.2008 - 12.2011
Senior Buyer - Footwear
Shop Direct
01.2002 - 03.2008
Head of Private Label
Schuh
04.2001 - 12.2001
Buyer
Footlocker Europe
04.1997 - 04.2001
High School Diploma -
Lutterworth Grammar School
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