Andrew Champion

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About Andrew Champion

I am an experienced and passionate Senior Buyer, Category Manager and Product Development Manager with a strong background in all areas of homewares across textiles and hardgoods. I have a strong commercial acumen, a keen eye for trends and product design and experience of developing own brand/branded ranges. I am an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who excels at working autonomously and as part of a team, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively under pressure and a proven track record of delivering in a timely manner. I have many strings to my bow which makes me a unique individual within this industry. • Product Development Manager/Product Developer • Category Manager • Senior Buyer • Planning • Quality and Compliance Key attributes • Versatile/adaptable - Worked for different businesses - in size, selling channels, and ways of procuring. • Organised – Overseeing products from strategy to concept to launch. • Entrepreneurial - Approaching each business category as if it was my own business. • Strategic - Reviewing existing business, expanding into new areas. Key skills • Experienced in expanding existing and identifying new business opportunities • Practiced at working extensively with FOB, landed and drop ship with global suppliers • Proficient at setting and managing departmental budgets • Practiced at delivering range and supplier strategies. • Experienced in managing buying and development teams in all aspects of job roles • Experienced in trading in an e-commerce environment • Experienced at opening new supply routes and managed numerous re-sourcing projects • Highly experienced in the creation and implementation of product development process CV, Creds doc and Portfolio available upon request