Julie O'Connell

Julie O'Connell is a seasoned professional in the retail and training sectors, currently serving as a Category Specialist at Sysco Ireland since July 2022. Prior to this role, Julie held multiple positions at SQT Training Ltd as the Accreditations & Analytic Manager from December 2019 to July 2022. Julie's extensive experience in merchandising includes roles as Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser at WHSmith Travel from February 2013 to March 2018, and various capacities at Tesco PLC, including Assistant Forecasting and Ordering Planner and Assistant Merchandise Planner from May 2010 to February 2013. Earlier career highlights feature positions as Junior Merchandiser at LAURA ASHLEY PLC and Junior Inventory Manager and Inventory Analyst at Woolworths. Julie earned a BSc (Hons) in Business Studies from Roehampton University between 2002 and 2005.