Chris Moorhouse
About Chris Moorhouse
Chris Moorhouse serves as the Category Director for Building, Timber, Garden, Decor, and Specialist at Wickes, where he has worked since 2018. With a background in merchandising and supply chain management across several companies, he has extensive experience in leading teams and implementing strategic initiatives.
Work at Wickes
Chris Moorhouse has served as the Category Director for Building, Timber, Garden, Decor, and Specialist at Wickes since 2018. In this role, he has been instrumental in leading the organizational design for the commercial implementation of the buying and merchandising structure. He has successfully gained executive and senior business sign-off for various initiatives. Additionally, he managed a team of 26 professionals to develop and implement department strategies that support commercial functions. Moorhouse also played a key role in the design, development, and implementation of the WSSI business tool, which integrates commercial and financial planning.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Before joining Wickes, Chris Moorhouse held several significant positions in retail management. He worked as a Merchandising Manager at Homebase Bunnings from 2006 to 2010. He also served as Head of Merchandising at Dunelm for a brief period in 2017. His earlier experience includes a role as Head of Supply Chain at B&Q from 2010 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at Poundstretcher Ltd. as a Merchandiser from 2004 to 2006 and held various management roles at Hallmark Cards from 1999 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Chris Moorhouse studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations at Bradford, where he achieved a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Studies. He also attended Bradford College, where he completed a course in Business Studies. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective management and operational oversight in the retail sector.
Leadership and Project Management
Moorhouse has demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills throughout his career. Notably, he was the project manager for the 2013 international product road-show held in Lille, France, which attracted over 7,500 attendees from the UK and France. He has also led teams to investigate and analyze business changes aimed at improving store database accuracy at Wickes.