karlrowlands

I'm Karl Rowlands, currently supporting Matalan's aim to become a multi-channel retailer, managing the Menswear E-Commerce proposition.

I'm involved in all areas of the business liaising regularly with buying & merchandising teams, department controllers, stock analysts, distribution centre operatives and customer services.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Matalan - Online Trading Assistant (Jan 2011 – Present)
Managing Menswear on the website ensuring good availability and creating offers, navigations and content in line with the trading plan to successfully deliver the menswear online proposition. Managing over 25 menswear divisions liaising with all areas of the business including customer services, marketing/content & social. Also managing on-site search analysis, best sellers reports and managing the Hollyoaks Music Show.

Matalan - Trading Data Analyst (Sep 2010 – Jan 2011)
Matalan - Replenishment Analyst (Nov 2009 - Sep 2010)
Acacus Care – Allocations Assistant (Jun 2008 – Aug 2008)

Key Competencies:

• Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Illustrator)
• Adobe Omniture (SiteCatalyst) Baynote (SearchInsights)
• BT Fresca (FrescaCommerce)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Microsoft Project
• SAS Analytics

Additional Responsibilities:

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Edge Hill University (September 2006 – June 2009)
BSc (Hons) Computing (Software & Systems) – Grade: 2.1

Skelmersdale College (September 2004 – June 2006)
BTEC National Diploma in PC Maintenance & Networking – Grade: MMM (Merit

Glenburn High School (September 1999 – July 2004)
English Literature – B
English Language – C
Maths (Intermediate) – C
Science (Dual Award) – C,C
French – B
GNVQ ICT – Distinction (2A*s, 2 As)
Physical Education – C
History – D