Steve Connor
Senior Manager - Strategy and Operations @ALOGIC
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager - Strategy and Operations @ALOGIC
GB
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ABOUT STEVE CONNOR
Commercial trading and sourcing professional with over 13 years experience in international roles Created and led successful multi-cultural trading, buying, sourcing and quality teams of up to 70 across Europe and Asia Developed comprehensive European supplier strategy that delivered financial sourcing synergy benefits and optimized group trading terms; negotiated European supplier contracts; introduced new profit streams and controlled purchases of branded, licensed and OEM products of £200 mill+ Relocated to Hong Kong for 3 years in 2005 to establish a highly successful product sourcing and quality organization for the Darty Group; achieved triple digit shipment growth; transformed the group\'s product offer and increased profitability by up to 20%Successfully turned around a loss making division with £100 mill+ turnover for leading UK retailer Track record of finding solutions and delivering results in challenging environmentsProven success in setting up new multi function international departments/subsidiariesStrong buying team leader - proven track record with buying teams throughout Europe and AsiaInnovative with a balance of respect for structure and processFast paced retail professional with a hands-on approach to make things happenMaximizes profitability through effective sourcing and driving optimal retail mixDrives culture of continuous improvement, obsessed with delivering positive customer experienceSpecialties:Strategic commercial planningDirect sourcing and supplier strategyIdentifying and monetising sourcing synergiesNegotiationOwn brand strategy, sourcing and range development Retail buying team managementCategory ManagementChange managementNew business / subsidiary set upQuality assurance Product compliance
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