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Tim Roodenburg

Kenthurst,Nsw

Summary

Category with more than 10 years of supply chain and production and Buying experience. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with direct and indirect employee groups. Employs tact, sound judgment and maintains professional demeanor in communication and relationships with others while striving to deliver best quality in daily work.

Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.


Outside of Work I have a passion for all things "Bikes" from Mountain Biking, Cycling to MX and Flatrack racing, I build custom motorcycles and bicycles as a hobby and also enjoy all types of outdoor activies

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Menswear Category Manager

Big W
01.2023 - Current
  • MATERINTY COVER 12 MONTY CONTRACT
  • Executed a full brand restructure of the Menswear business
  • Reduced Brand assortment and options to create and "easy to shop" experience for the customer resulting in a 23% lift YoY
  • Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
  • Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
  • Fostered positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers.
  • Developed and executed spend category to support business objectives.
  • Maximized category turnover through proactive management strategies.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.

Operations and Procurement (buying)

Trucks N Toys
07.2020 - 01.2023
  • All Buying and Operations of the Trucks n Toys Accessories business
  • Secured 5 new brands into the portfolio such a FOX FACTORY and BAJA DESIGNS
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favourable terms and pricing.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.

Product Manager

Volcom Headquarters
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Created "Volcom Workwear" from conception, design to execution. (1,4 mil sell in first showing)
  • Buying for DTC retail
  • Product Manager for Snow, Workwear, and Special projects
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.

Buying and Operations Manger

Deus Ex Machina Motorcycles
07.2015 - 07.2018
  • Buying of all Categories
  • Oversaw the lead the opening of 6 new Deus stores from design to operational, Including Dues Powdertools in Niseko Japan
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Allocation Analyst / Buyers Assistant

Surf Dive N Ski
06.2011 - 07.2015
  • -Allocation of all Mens Accessories, Surf Hardware, Wetsuits, Skate and Consumer Electronics products.
  • Ensuring all stores have sufficient stock, "right product, right place,right time"

• Report production, data analysis and forecasting for sales and stock levels
• Store assessment and liaison with relevant planner to ensure correct stock levels
• Assisting head buyer on analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
• Sourcing suppliers and maintaining strong relationships with existing suppliers
• Raising purchase orders
• Presenting seasonal ranges to senior management team

  • Assessed information from store locations to identify popular sizes of specific items and replenish supplies to meet expected demands.
  • Analyzed reports on purchased items to determine which merchandise was popular and which items were not moving sales-wise.
  • Researched latest market trends and key business metrics to identify best-fit products for organization.

Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Product Management
  • Sales Tracking
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Performance Optimization
  • Merchandising Understanding
  • Supplier Reviews
  • Category Growth
  • Performance Improvements
  • Sales Training
  • Marketing Coordination
  • Trend Knowledge

Timeline

Menswear Category Manager

Big W
01.2023 - Current

Operations and Procurement (buying)

Trucks N Toys
07.2020 - 01.2023

Product Manager

Volcom Headquarters
06.2018 - 07.2020

Buying and Operations Manger

Deus Ex Machina Motorcycles
07.2015 - 07.2018

Allocation Analyst / Buyers Assistant

Surf Dive N Ski
06.2011 - 07.2015
Tim Roodenburg