1. Mr Ian Hirth
Employment 1999 – to date Dixons Stores Group International Hemel Hempstead
Business Process Analyst/Business Expert (Feb 15 – to date)
(Secondment)
 Analysed and rewritten the current ‘As-Is’ process for the Commercial Planning
Function (with a cross over with Distribution)
 Working with the Vendor to design the views for new Enterprise and Assortment
Planning tools
 Created the required measures and attributes for EP and AP, presenting the
recommendations to and taking feedback from the ‘Business Champions’
 Generated Business Scenarios and Requirements, which formed the backbone
of discussions in CRP Workshops
 Created ‘To-Be’ Process Maps based on the output from the CRP Workshops
 Lead a brainstorming session with the CSP function to create the project
Success Criteria, presenting back to the Project Manager
 Working with the IS function on generating Non Functional Requirements
 Working with Business Stakeholders to ensure decisions made, work across
the business.
Senior Merchandiser – Vision and Essentials (April 11 – Feb 15)
 Analysed sales trends to help develop and manage a £700 million stock budget.
 Managed stock levels to exceed availability targets to help maximise
profitability, and customer satisfaction.
 Managed the product lifecycle to minimise mark down risk, and ensure
clearance stock is cleared in conjunction with the Exit Critical Path. In the last
range change, Markdown costs were reduced by 32% year on year.
 Delivered promotional plans and events within the critical path and distribution
constraints, with flexibility where necessary
 Developed, implemented and managed a new carry out stock strategy to
reduce customer lead times, while increasing overall stock efficiency.
 Working closely with distribution to forecast volumes and identify potential
inbound and outbound capacity issues.
 Set up and implemented the CPFR process with our number one supplier,
which has improved availability by 12%, without impacting our stock holding.
Process has successfully been rolled out, and now covers 85% of the LSTV
business
 Key member of a project team, which was setup to manage, and implement a
Skills Framework and Training Programme to help a Planners Development
 I have a proven track record of developing my team.
Merchandiser – DVD/HTK & GPS (June 09 – April 11)
Senior Planner – Large Screen TV (May 06 – June 09)
 Worked with the Commercial Support Programme, User Acceptance Testing a
new Demand Forecasting tool
Planner – Large Screen TV (June 03 – May 06)
Planner – Audio (May 01 – June 03)
20 Valley Green,
Woodhall Farm,
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Herts, HP2 7RE
Phone 07983596975
E-mail hemelbee@sky.com

2. Planner – Small Screen TV (June 00 – May 01)
Assistant Planner – Essentials (Jan 00 – June 00)
Assistant Planner – Mobile Comms and Essentials (July 99 – Jun 00)
Education 1997 - 1999 Brighton University Brighton
HND Mathematical Studies
 Merit Award
Skills
 Highly Numerate
 Excellent analytical skills
 Proven record in forecasting, and managing stock plans
 High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
 Able to create, and manage a critical path
 Adaptable, and positive approach to change
 Team Player
 Works well under pressure
 Able to work independently without constant direction
 Excellent communication skills, to build strong supplier relationships
Systems I have a very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Power
Point and Visual Basic. I have recently learnt (self-taught) Microsoft Visio. I also
have excellent knowledge of Business Objects, and Manugistics.
Other Main interests outside work, revolve around Golf, Running and Horse Racing. I’ve
been a member at Horsenden Hill Golf Club, for 26 years, and have been an active
member of the clubs committee for the past 16 years. In this time, I have spent
three terms as the Club Captain. I currently hold the position of Social Secretary. I
have also set up, and maintained the clubs website. In the last 18 months, I have
taken up running, and have just completed my 2nd
Marathon.