Matt Sampson
Business Change Manager @Forma House Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Business Change Manager @Forma House Ltd
London, GB
Outline Directly leading a team of 6 agency staff at a senior level for an SME client, implementing business change programs to deliver 50% turnover growth within 2 years. Key Responsibilities Leadership – designed and implemented company structure, recruited new people and put in place teams and processes to improve overall operational and service delivery, communicating effectively with the senior leadership team and 15 members of staff. Supplier Management – nurtured and grew relationships with key suppliers at a senior level across a portfolio of 6 European and global brands, putting together marketing plans, overcoming logistical challenges, and developing long-term partnerships. Scheduling/Strategy – devised and implemented new routes to market and enabled growth with existing clients by managing multiple account projects simultaneously. For example, coordinated an 18-month grocery channel launch alongside delivering a 12-month seasonal launch cycle plan with Lakeland and project managed a companywide 6-month marketing plan. Cost control – with a purchasing budget of $2m, worked closely with key suppliers implementing FOB forecasting processes, and stock reduction program to improve operational performance/customer serviceability and overcome supply issues. Risk Management –identified, analysed, and evaluated the risks of multiple projects. For example, managed a project to begin supplying a major retailer during the Pandemic but constantly monitored and managed any credit risks to the business. Key Projects & Achievements • Growth of existing customers such as John Lewis by 25% through EDI implementation and direct-to-consumer project. • Put forward a business case, directed, managed, and delivered within agreed timescales, a dedicated new showroom and meeting space to promote the brands and enable more productive departmental and external stakeholder planning.
EDUCATION
University of West London
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply: Diploma in Procurement
University of Wales, Cardiff
Business Management, International Transport
ABOUT MATT SAMPSON
An experienced and motivated Business Change Project Manager with a successful track record of strategising and delivering a program of change and growth for clients and brands. A self-motivated, collaborative and entrepreneurial team player with +10 years of experience in diverse roles, leading teams and implementing desired change outcomes for a variety of businesses in the housewares industry. Possesses extensive expertise in the full project lifecycle (Prince-2 certified), naturally analytical with good problem-solving and decision-making skills, and someone who thrives within dynamic, target-driven environments.
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