Aly Oconnell Email & Phone Number | I am a creative, commercial and customer-centric individual with over ten years of both Retail and Buying & Merchandising experience within a leading mid-premium UK department store. I hold significant strategic & commercial responsibility for my category P&L, which has contributed towards a record year for Fashion as well as the overall John Lewis business. I also hold both strategic and operational responsibility outside of my category remit which contributes to the wider Fashion proposition & its financial success. I have sole responsibility for developing both the product assortment and end to end proposition for my category at John Lewis, ultimately focused on delivering both customer and commercial targets. I have ownership for three year strategic planning, category budgets, in-season forecasting, category reviews, in-season trading plans and leading supplier negotiations to gain advantageous commercial results. I have vast experience as a Fashion Category Lead & Buyer, holding roles in Childrenswear, Women's Accessories & Menswear whilst also having owned the strategic direction for John Lewis’ new Direct to Customer model for total Fashion. I authentically lead a high performing team, who I empower to deliver commercial goals with a high level of autonomy. I am an experienced & highly engaged line manager, coach & mentor who develops individuals and teams to deliver results and progress careers. I am skilled in supplier management and building successful brand partnerships. My strong network of external partners is something I am extremely proud of. I have a wide influence across the complex John Lewis business which requires navigating high levels of senior stakeholders and intricate processes. I thrive in working cross-functionally, building relationships & driving performance as an influential Category Lead across the Commercial directorate, collaborating with senior colleagues in across 12+ matrix functions to achieve shared commercial & customer KPI’s. Matrix working is inherent to my success and I consider the 12+ other business functions part of my team and direct influence. I am not afraid to make bold & brave strategic decisions which involve a level of risk. I am known for ‘delivering positive change at pace’. I have been recognised for my collaborative contribution by internal & external Directors and my success at bringing people with me. I am an ambitious, dynamic and visionary individual looking to progress my career within Fashion Buying or Business Management at a senior leadership level.

Aly Oconnell

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John Lewis Partnership, Unit U1, United Kingdom

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Category Lead (Head Of Buying & Merchandising)

2022-04-01T00:00:00.000Z - Present

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Aly Oconnell is a I am a creative, commercial and customer-centric individual with over ten years of both Retail and Buying & Merchandising experience within a leading mid-premium UK department store. I hold significant strategic & commercial responsibility for my category P&L, which has contributed towards a record year for Fashion as well as the overall John Lewis business. I also hold both strategic and operational responsibility outside of my category remit which contributes to the wider Fashion proposition & its financial success. I have sole responsibility for developing both the product assortment and end to end proposition for my category at John Lewis, ultimately focused on delivering both customer and commercial targets. I have ownership for three year strategic planning, category budgets, in-season forecasting, category reviews, in-season trading plans and leading supplier negotiations to gain advantageous commercial results. I have vast experience as a Fashion Category Lead & Buyer, holding roles in Childrenswear, Women's Accessories & Menswear whilst also having owned the strategic direction for John Lewis’ new Direct to Customer model for total Fashion. I authentically lead a high performing team, who I empower to deliver commercial goals with a high level of autonomy. I am an experienced & highly engaged line manager, coach & mentor who develops individuals and teams to deliver results and progress careers. I am skilled in supplier management and building successful brand partnerships. My strong network of external partners is something I am extremely proud of. I have a wide influence across the complex John Lewis business which requires navigating high levels of senior stakeholders and intricate processes. I thrive in working cross-functionally, building relationships & driving performance as an influential Category Lead across the Commercial directorate, collaborating with senior colleagues in across 12+ matrix functions to achieve shared commercial & customer KPI’s. Matrix working is inherent to my success and I consider the 12+ other business functions part of my team and direct influence. I am not afraid to make bold & brave strategic decisions which involve a level of risk. I am known for ‘delivering positive change at pace’. I have been recognised for my collaborative contribution by internal & external Directors and my success at bringing people with me. I am an ambitious, dynamic and visionary individual looking to progress my career within Fashion Buying or Business Management at a senior leadership level.