David Primus

Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures. Performed detailed reviews of financial statements, identifying discrepancies and areas requiring further investigation.

Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.

Ran all aspects of the business, from the day to day sourcing, buying and marketing of merchandise, and recruiting and leading a team of 34, to finances, lease negotiations and Chairing the NZ MAG (Member Advisory Group) that set Strategy and Marketing plans for the Toyworld NZ operation

Responsible for achieving brand level EBIT budgets. Lead the core Merchandise, Planning, Marketing, QA, ecommerce teams. Transformed a team of old school buyers to a modern Merchandise team, fully integrated planning functions and adherence to Merchandise Buying Cycle. Revitalised the brand from army green ‘postie+’ to modern red ‘postie’ value family clothing store.

Gipzy’s was a Christchurch chain of 4 stores with a 10 year heritage. We (my wife and I) bought the chain from the founders, and managed all aspects of the business. The stores comprised of 4-5 employees per store.

From Store Manager, through Buying and Planning Roles, to leading the Merchandise team of the 130, my career developed rapidly through this period. I joined the South Island arm of The Warehouse straight out of UC, with turnover in the early millions, and grew with the company to look after the entire Merchandise team responsible for planning and sourcing $1.3b in sales across a nationwide business.