Clayton Fox
About
Clayton Fox is from Mornington, Victoria, Australia. Clayton works in the following industries: "Automotive". Clayton is currently Category Sourcing Manager at Bunnings, located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In Clayton's previous role as a Merchandise Manager- Private Brands at Bapcor Limited, Clayton worked in until Sep 2024. Prior to joining Bapcor Limited, Clayton was a Product Development and Sourcing Manager at Bapcor Limited and held the position of Product Development and Sourcing Manager at Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, Clayton was a Product Category Manager (Buyer) at Automotive Brands Pty Ltd, based in Melbourne, Australia from Aug 2007 to Apr 2013. Clayton started working as Supply Chain Manager at Automotive Brands P/L in Melbourne, Australia in Aug 2011. From Aug 2005 to Aug 2007, Clayton was Assistant Product Category Manager (Buyer) at Automotive Brands P/L, based in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, Clayton was a Warehouse Storeman at Autobarn Logistics Pty Ltd, based in Melbourne, Australia from Jan 2003 to Jul 2005. Clayton started working as Retail Salesman at Autobarn Sunshine in Melbourne, Australia in Jan 2002.
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Clayton Fox's current jobs
• Optimising & leading the execution of the strategy for end-to-end direct sourcing & private label operations. • Leads a team of product managers that partner with national buyers to assess, plan and work towards achieving strategic sourcing KPI's. • Develops ranging strategy and develops new product innovation through private label brand management. • Lead sourcing and range tender process while building strong relationships with worldwide manufacturing partners. • Train & build team capability to deliver global sourcing strategic KPI's.
Clayton Fox's past jobs
• Establish & maintain inventory levels for day to day, seasonal & promotional procurement orders with a set number of international vendors across three interstate distribution centers • Manage process of quality control, order consolidation, freight forwarding and shipping documentation • Manage international vendors stock levels • Manage product compliance of all imported products/ranges that require an Australian or International standard • Optimizing the businesses house brand strategy through product offer and branding • Managing trademarks and classifications of private label brands • Source new products/programs that is in line with company benchmarks. This includes finding product source, sample testing, arranging third-party testing (if required), liaising with marketing to create packaging and product manuals • Product range reviews in conjunction with product category managers and national product manager • Specialize in most categories across the entire merchandise department • Day to day dealing with both internal stakeholders- This includes merchandise, finance, logistics, marketing, customer service & other company pillars • Day to day dealing with external stakeholders- This includes both local & international suppliers of goods and services • International supplier negotiations • Establishing and maintaining relationships with international suppliers • International Travel 3-4 times per year to attend trade shows, visit existing suppliers, develop new house brand and exclusive programs • Regularly travels to countries such as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong & USA • General management of product development and procurement department with one report
• Setting wholesale and retail pricing taking into consideration required margins for Autobarn, Autopro and Carparts stores • Sourcing new products from local suppliers • Catalogue product selection and pricing • Catalogue proofing • Store communications • Customer/Store product knowledge contact for relevant categories • Product range reviews • Day to dealing with both internal stakeholders- This includes merchandise, finance, logistics, marketing, customer service & other company pillars • Day to day dealing with external stakeholders- This includes local suppliers of goods and services • Supplier negotiations • Establishing and maintaining relationships with local suppliers • Categories included- Accessories (4x4, Touring, Interior, Exterior and gift lines), Roof Racks, Tools, Seat Covers & Protection
• Establish & maintain inventory levels for day to day, seasonal & promotional procurement orders with a set number of vendors across three interstate distribution centers. • Follow up and overall management of supplier DIFOT performance in conjunction with product category managers • Monitoring critical stock from vendors and reducing out of stocks • Load balancing and transfer of stock between DC’s, this includes analysis of internal reporting systems and liaising with interstate warehouse managers to ensure they are processed in a timely manner • Analysis of slow moving/dead stock and implementing stock cleanses and exit strategies • General management of procurement department with two reports
• Helping with day to day administration duties of product category manager • Setting wholesale and retail pricing taking into consideration required margins for DC and Autobarn stores • Sourcing new products from local suppliers • Catalogue product selection and pricing • Catalogue proofing • Store communications • Customer/Store product knowledge contact for relevant categories • Categories included- Electrical, Tools & Spare Parts
• Picking and packing of store orders • Invoicing • Stock put-away • Stock receivables • Unloading and palletizing containers • Stock-take
• Retail sales • Automotive product knowledge to serve customers efficiently • Customer orders • Receiving stock • In-Store merchandising • Basic fitting