Matthew Watson

Matthew Watson is a highly passionate, ambitious, and motivated individual aiming to establish a successful career in retail with a focus on domestic and international supply chain, supplier development, inventory reduction, people management, and store/central operations.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts Second Class Honours (first division) in Business Studies from Sheffield Hallam University and completed A levels in English Literature, History, and Media Studies at Kimberley Sixth Form.

With an extensive background, Matthew has held key roles such as Head of Supply Chain Optimization at Officeworks, National Retail Support Manager at Officeworks, and various Supply Chain Manager positions at Coles across different product categories like Health/Beauty/Baby, Homecare, General Merchandise, Apparel & Tobacco, and Working Capital.

His experience also includes roles at Asda, where he worked as Supply Chain Development Manager, managing areas like Frozen Food, Electronics, Toys & Sports, and serving as a Senior Supply Chain Analyst. He has also worked at IKEA in Nottingham.

Matthew Watson's expertise spans supply chain management, retail operations, supplier relations, inventory management, and people leadership, making him a valuable asset in the dynamic retail industry.