Mads Buhl
Purchase Coordinator
Kolding,83
Summary
Dynamic Merchandising Manager with a strong track record in retail operations and new store openings across Europe. Skilled in embedding company culture into each store launch, ensuring that every location reflects the brand's values and delivers an exceptional customer experience. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and adapting to fast-paced environments. Great leadership and communication abilities, adept at motivating teams and fostering a collaborative atmosphere to achieve store and company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Coordinator
Normal
Skanderborg, Central Jutland
04.2024 - Current
- Strengthened connections between purchasing and new stores departments to enhance and streamline the flow of goods to new store openings.
- Led projects to optimize store standards, including analyzing minimum stock requirements and redesigning spaces for improved functionality and presentation.
Merchandising Manager New Stores
Normal
Europe
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Led and executed the final two-week phase of store openings across Europe, ensuring seamless transitions from construction to operational readiness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing, logistics, and operations, to ensure all elements were aligned for successful store launches.
- Managed on-site teams, providing guidance and support to ensure store layouts and merchandising strategies reflected brand standards and customer expectations.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new staff and store managers, emphasizing the importance of upholding high standards and deeply embedding company culture into daily operations.
- Led more than 30 projects across Europe
Store Manager
Lidl
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
Restaurant Manager
McDonald's
01.2012 - 08.2020
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and developed staff.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans
Education
HD2 Organization And Management
Aalborg University
Aalborg06.2018
Retail Leadership
KEA - Københavns Erhversakademi
Copenhagen, Denmark07.2015
Skills
Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership and motivation
Industry Expertise Retail
Analytical Decision-Making
Budgeting and Cost Management
Languages
Danish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Interests
Biking
Football
Family and friends
Home renovation
Timeline
Purchase Coordinator
Normal
04.2024 - Current
Merchandising Manager New Stores
Normal
09.2021 - 04.2024
Store Manager
Lidl
08.2020 - 09.2021
Restaurant Manager
McDonald's
01.2012 - 08.2020
HD2 Organization And Management
Aalborg University
Retail Leadership
KEA - Københavns Erhversakademi
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