1. Piotr Szumelda
Personal
Profile
As a well experienced sales planner and analyst, I am currently looking for a role that will further
enhance my skill set acquired during my career in retail. I always take full ownership for the
projects that I am tasked with. Being a passionate individual motivates me to achieve my own
professional goals. Working at the companies’ head offices allowed me to fully understand office
dynamics, helping me to form successful working relationships with my colleagues as well as
suppliers and store managers.
Work
Experience February 2015-Present TM Lewin. London, UK
Merchandiser Casualwear & Tailoring
■ Planning
■ Manage and plan all of Casualwear and Tailoring with annual turnover of 40m
■ Presentand sign off range plans to Companydirectors and senior management
■ Work alongside Director ofBuying and Junior Buyer in planning and managing the department
■ Cover UK Retail, Online & International which involves workings with several differentdepartments
■ Undertaking branch and competitor visits.Feedback opportunities
■ Trading
■ Suggesting markdowns, promotions and branch transfers to maximise the profit
■ Presentation offigures in weekly trading meeting to Directors and higher CompanyManagement
■ Suggestre-buys on good performing producton a regular basis
■ WSSI Management
■ Set up and maintenance ofWSSI for Casualwear and Tailoring
■ Update and plan line cards on all core productfor Casualwear and Tailoring
■ Supplier Management
■ Stock Intake Control to ensure sale are maximised
■ Monthly Critical Path meetings and costprice reductions
■ Team Management
Managing MAA and allocator and Branch Merchandiser - overseeing dailyworkload and training
May 2014-Febrruary 2015 TM Lewin. London, UK
Merchandiser International
■ Planning
■ Provided supportand analysis for TM Lewin Merchandising Teams and Partners to aid in planning
process for all departments
■ Creating Ideal Plans
■ Stock and Sales Management
■ Review Sales forecastbased on currenttrading
■ Forecastfuture international buy requirements for sign off
■ Maintain control over stock levels
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2. ■ Identify future risks and opportunities
■ WSSI Management
■ Set up and maintenance ofWSSI for International department
■ Supplier Management
■ Monthly Critical Path meetings
■ Team Management
■ Managing MAA and allocator - overseeing dailyworkload and training
■ Analysis
Decemember 2013-May2014 F&F Tesco. Hatfield, UK
Assistant Merchandiser Brands
■ Planning
■ Provided supportand analysis for Senior Merchandiser to aid in planning process for the Brands
departmentwith sole responsibilityfor Menswear
■ Setting up and maintaining a delivery schedule
■ Undertaking branch and competitor visits.Feedback opportunities
■ Trading
■ Suggesting markdowns, promotions and branch transfers to maximise the profit
■ Liaising dailywith stores to ensure smooth operations
■ Developed strong and confidentpresentation skills including presenting trade figures to Heads of
Departments
■ WSSI Management
■ Set up and maintenance ofWSSI for Brands department
■ Supplier Management
■ Stock Intake Control to ensure sale are maximised
■ Monthly Critical Path meetings and costprice reductions
■ Team Management
■ Managing MAA and allocator - overseeing dailyworkload and training
■ Analysis
April 2008-Deceber 2013 Moss Bros Group Plc. LONDON, UK
Assistant Merchandiser Shirts, Ties and Accessories
June 2007 – April 2008 Moss Bros Group Plc. LONDON, UK
Senior Allocator Formalwear
Sept. 2006 – May 2007 Morgan DT Distribution Ltd LONDON, UK
Merchandising Assistant

3. Jan 2006 – Sept. 2006 Towerhill Clothing Ltd LONDON, UK
Supply Chain and Purchase Order Admin Assistant
Key
Successes
 I was tasked with planning and trading of New Shoes Department for Moss Bros Group
growing it to £2 million annual turnover
 While trading and planning Dress Shirts and Dress Accessories departments I have
managed to achieve same sales while reducing business stock holding by 20%
 Automatised two major reports, introduced changes to many others significantly
improving efficiency of reporting processes
 Overseen growth of TM Lewin Casualwear department with Major areas such as Casual
Shirts, Knitwear and Jackets by over 30%
 After I joined TM Lewin International Department I have organised brand new team and I
have identified individual market requirements for partners improving performance to 30%
up on the year
IT Skills Excel (Advanced), Business Objects (Advanced), Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Sound forge,
Dolphin, Compass, MOVEX,
Languages
Education
English Fluent, Polish native
2004 Tourism College Krakow, POLAND
■ Tourism Resident Course
1998-2002 XII High School in Krakow (A levels)
Interests Music, Literature, Theatre, Film, Sports
Reference available on request