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Liam Rogers

Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

Hi I'm Liam Rogers,

I have several years retail experience working for the cotton on group. In my time here I have been extremely fortunate and hardworking to be able to experience a wide array of the business which has lead me to gain exceptional data & analytical skills through my admin and analyst roles. I have also gained experience in managing large format high turnover shop fronts while leading large teams and developing my intrapersonal and leader ship skills, whilst hitting sales targets consistently for the company. I thrive in environments that can give new challenges & chances for learning and improvement as well as working with my teams closely to deliver the best result possible.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Account Manager/inventory Planner

Brand Merchant
Melbourne, Vic
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained and strengthened relationships with key buyers at Bunnings, Aldi, and Chemist Warehouse, as well as other assigned accounts.
  • Managed category growth within accounts to align with business goals and targets.
  • Served as primary contact for accounts, addressing needs and resolving issues promptly.
  • Pursued new business opportunities by identifying gaps and untapped potential in existing accounts.
  • Engaged stakeholders to explore new product categories and promotional collaborations.
  • Prospected for new accounts, expanding business reach and identifying potential partnerships.
  • Analyzed sales data to track performance, setting and reviewing KPIs for each account.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop strategies that drive growth.
  • Review and manage the company's stock position to ensure we have the appropriate stock depth within the business.

Merchandise Analyst

cotton on
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Analyzed market trends and performance metrics to identify optimal merchandise selections.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders to enhance product allocation initiatives.
  • Examined inventory levels regularly, ensuring supply met anticipated sales demands.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in the product allocation process through sales trend analysis.
  • Trained new staff on effective product allocation principles and techniques.
  • Maintained accurate records of allocated items, inventory levels, and shipments.
  • Created reports on product allocations, inventory status, and order updates to enhance supply chain visibility.

Store Manager/caretaking Area Manager

cotton on
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Managed high-volume stores, leading teams of up to 100 personnel.
  • Strengthened workflow productivity through strategic hiring and talent development.
  • Oversaw inventory management via cycle counts, audits, and shrinkage control.
  • Established weekly work schedules for effective store operations.
  • Monitored merchandising benchmarks to uphold operational excellence.
  • Delegated tasks to staff while setting clear priorities and goals.
  • Prepared monthly reports detailing sales figures, expenses, and profits.
  • Evaluated store performance, utilizing feedback to implement targeted improvement plans.

Planning Analyst

typo
Melbourne, Victoria
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Analyzed financial data to guide investment decisions and market forecasts.
  • Evaluated trends in key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Compiled weekly performance summaries for executive review to inform strategic planning.
  • Coordinated cross-functional meetings to drive progress on strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborated with product teams to manage portfolio while assessing market risks.
  • Engaged suppliers and stakeholders to secure timely product delivery for monthly rollouts.
  • Utilized Maple Lake and RMS software to aggregate and organize data from various sources.

Planning Administrative Assistant

typo
Melbourne, Victoria
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Large amounts of data input into RMS to support planning & buying teams with order raising for suppliers.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
  • Relationship building with all teams in the product cycle to help delivery targets and on time orders and shipment
  • Reviewed incoming correspondence and responded accordingly or directed it to the appropriate personnel within the organization.
  • Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.

Retail Sales Assistant

factorie
Melbourne, Victoria
11.2016 - 03.2018
  • Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
  • Served as a hard working and punctual employee
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Maintained records related to sales for store management.
  • Assessed customer product needs and interests in order to best recommend suitable items.
  • Answered questions from customers about products and services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Emmanuel College St Pauls
Altona, VIC
10-2017

Skills

  • Retail Industry Expertise
  • Number and pattern recognition
  • Professional Relationship Building
  • Data Analysis and documentation
  • Company Inventory Oversight
  • Intrapersonal and Written Communication
  • Merchandise Distribution Oversight
  • Sales Patterns
  • Very fast at crunching numbers

Reference list

  • Brand merchant reference - global sales manager, Richard Briggs (0407183852)
  • Cotton On reference - Head of Outlets, Brad Rowland (041-795-0170)
  • Cotton On reference - Country Manager Australia, Bryce Telley (040-792-5302)
  • Typo reference - Planning Manager, Cristina Penzo (040-863-7554)

Timeline

Key Account Manager/inventory Planner

Brand Merchant
03.2024 - Current

Merchandise Analyst

cotton on
07.2022 - 03.2024

Store Manager/caretaking Area Manager

cotton on
09.2019 - 07.2022

Planning Analyst

typo
08.2018 - 09.2019

Planning Administrative Assistant

typo
04.2018 - 08.2018

Retail Sales Assistant

factorie
11.2016 - 03.2018

High School Diploma -

Emmanuel College St Pauls
Liam Rogers