Gavin Gunkel

Skilled and versatile Purchasing and Supply Chain professional with 20 years’ experience in successfully managing diverse purchasing needs in challenging, competitive and fast paced FMCG and electronic consumer goods environments. Resourceful Buyer with a successful, proven track record of developing and implementing sales and product turnaround strategies, through a strong retail sale, commercial and operational background. Able to eliminate barriers to entry by means of effective negotiation abilities, streamlining product portfolio’s and uncovering new offerings to drive retail growth. Creative eye for detail, understanding consumer behavior with the ability to see future trends in consumer preferences. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, building effective sales teams focused on organizational objectives and driving bottom line expectations.

• Increased Hi-Tech Department contribution to CNA sales portfolio from 2% to 30%.
• Built a dedicated and motivated team, committed to departmental and company objectives.
• Developed Market Share in the 2015 / 2016 Fin year for notebooks from 1.7% to 14% and Gaming Hardware from 10% to 18%.
• Achieved 52% market share in the Hard Drive category at Hi-Fi Corporation with solid strategy and supplier collaboration.