Group Chief Eating Officer

Kena sound again – tak habis – habis kan?
This time is because I always asked Fify to assist me in doing the paperwork.
With The Japanese, there are no MAs to help around with the paperwork, all of the buyers have to do themselves.
I told Stewart that I am delegating here.
Ya mah…you all said that I am highly paid…so is it worth it, is it productive to hire me to fill up these menial forms? Jeez…

Benefit Cosmetics

Adoi…kena sound from both Stewart & Celtic – Friday no casual wear, no dress down. I was in a SuperDry shirt, black denim and sneakers :)

Secrets Told, Culture Found

Henry is so funny. Henry called Lee Nee Mak Tiri :)

(1) Anything Lee Nee will email to them. Lee Nee doesn’t speak to them much, very rare, no interpersonal touch.
(2) Henry did a gesture to describe Lee Nee – tigress roaring with its sharp claws pouncing. Hahaha…it was so drop dead funny.
(3) At times, Lee Nee will also bang the table.
(4) When Lee Nee is upset, Lee Nee will snort at them. Hahaha…
(5) But Henry also got mention regardless of the above, Lee Nee is also very protective of them, only the method salah lorong a bit.
(6) According to Stewart & Celtic, it is actually a good thing. At least Henry is scared of someone.
(7) Tin Min & Henry is too selamba already.
(8) Tin Min is only big in size but is a small kid inside. Quite immature.
(9) Stewart also mentions that Lee Nee is also very sam fu…because Tin Min & Henry cannot deliver, Lee Nee have to do everything.
(10) Lee Nee is very workaholic. On vacation also, will email to Tin Min & Henry.
(11) And when Tin Min & Henry is on holiday – Lee Nee will also email or watsapp them non-stop as well.
(12) Stewart said that Lee Nee is actually very fast & efficient.
(13) Celtic feels that Lee Nee is very calculative. Don’t want to do more but want the authority.

Rice, Noodle, Fish

Stewart is right…Harriet is indeed very particular about the job title.
Harriet mentions to me that the both of us are Senior Category Manager.
Of course, I don’t know how much Harriet’s salary is lah.

But then in the email…Harriet may be a Senior Category Manager…but Harriet’s band width indicator is Sales Manager.
I am also a Senior Category Manager but my band width indicator is Division Manager.

Captain Johnson & Stewart feel that maybe…just maybe that this Harriet will bite Jonas one day. Hahaha…since Harriet is so vocal, outspoken & aggressive. But somehow Stewart feels that Harriet capability is not there yet lah. See how first lah ya…maybe for the first year, Harriet will still respect Jonas, maybe only in the second year things will change. Stewart has also brief Harriet on what Harriet needs to do to fix the Stationery Department. See whether this Harriet can execute it or not. Then, Stewart wants Jonas to spend more time to fix the Toys category.

of magic & brutality

Called up Pietro the other day, checking on how Pietro is coping currently. Pietro is managing everything well. Then, Pietro gossip with me…that this Bryan also start to rebel against Alice.

As usual lor, during meeting with Alice…she is not focus and will jump from A to B, then from B to C. Not in a very systematic way for sure. According to Pietro, this Bryan have to bring her back on track, can see that he starts to be very vocal and show signs of frustrations. Hahaha…Fendi is more easily to be bully by Alice, Fendi is soft…I guess Bryan is the tough no-nonsense-experienced type of guy. Don’t pusing him…hahaha…

Even during Baldwin’s farewell dinner – Miss Dong also mention to me that Miss Dong herself is always very careful with what Alice say.

Marcus said that Alice is very stress now. During the floor walk, as the Stationery & Toys are in the front, Alice always kena from the big bosses. Ursula pula relax only. As Appliance have move to the back area, the big bosses seldom jalan there.

Hops Get Hip

23/2/2016 – geram betul. The Witch removes me from the Leisreware HQ WatsApp Chat Group. Funny thing is; she did not remove Ramly. So, it is obvious…she really hates me drop dead :) Hahaha…

Orphans K & Cream

OMG. Baldwin also resigns :(
Maximoff did not see Baldwin. Only Miguel.
Baldwin haven’t found a job yet, taking a career break for now.
Now only left Marcus, Ursula, Alice, Shawn, Pietro, Christy, Laura & Lionel.

Brunch & Munch

Miguel finally replied my CNY WatsApp message :)

Miguel: Hi hi very very sorry for late reply. Only saw your message when I reorganized my watsapp. Happy belated Chinese New Year to u! How’s work and life?

Me: :) it’s ok boss. All is well…

Lega sikit…

Key & Point

Harriet mentions that The Japanese don’t sell the IK A4 papers, yet many people are buying this brand. Stewart sort of like say no need. No need to carry so many brands. IK Paper; everyone is throwing the prices outside and no margin in the end for us.

I am biased :)
Therefore, I pro IK Papers. I have seen what IK Papers can do, to help to uplift the overall department sales. Yes, by itemized, it is a very red report card, however if by total family, positive sales, margin percentage and margin value can be achieved. It’s a fine balance between the number of the frequency advertised and the duration that it is advertised. Thus, the IK & Double A A4 Papers will be feature in the weekly Press Ad and the HouseBrand A4 Papers will be advertised in the Leaflet. Of course, cannot see the results in one month’s time. Must measure by quarterly.

The Hollywood Fixer

Hmmm…during my time in G13 – IK A4 Paper 70gm was sold at the price of RM7.50.
Then, there was a price correction done by The English’s side and they start to put the selling price up to RM7.90.
However, in last week G13 Press Ad, the selling price was at RM8.90.
Eh…why like that one leh? Supplier increase the cost price? Or Alice need to protect her entry margin?