Head of Profit Protection and Inventory Management
Swarovski
Lee Chappell is a dedicated Loss Prevention and retail operations professional with almost 35 years of experience supporting UK & US brands. Having lived and operated in three countries and overseen LP operations in over 40, he brings a deeply global perspective to asset protection. Most recently, his work at Swarovski over the last 7 years has allowed him to expand his capabilities to include full-scale stocktaking and inventory management, bridging the gap between loss prevention and supply chain efficiency.
Tuesday Jun 9
11:45am - 12:15pm
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage
Relying on third-party vendors for inventory counts often leaves retailers grappling with severe scheduling bottlenecks, operational inefficiencies, vendor inflexibility, conduct issues and questionable inventory accuracy. If this sounds familiar, join us to discover how Swarovski revolutionized its inventory management & profit protection strategy.
In this session, you will learn how Swarovski rapidly and seamlessly implemented a new inventory system to eliminate their reliance on unreliable external vendors, unlocking unprecedented operational control. Attendees will gain actionable insights into the resulting benefits, including significant cost savings, the mitigation of external vendor risks in-store, and enhanced long-term financial planning capabilities. Discover how taking inventory into your own hands can make your loss prevention strategy shine.
