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A highly experienced supply chain, logistics, automotive Supply Chain Director/Operations Director & General Manager with a successful background in manufacturing, large scale change management programs, automotive manufacturing and both 3rd and 4th party logistics sectors. I have collaborative approach to optimising complex supply chains to ensure a lean and agile commodity flow, engaging with key stakeholders both internal and external, delivering flexible ‘fit for purpose’ logistical controls & supply-chains.An innovative and entrepreneurial intellectual, with strong proven experience of applying best practice techniques, always applying inventive commercial approaches to multifaceted proposals. Considerable experience of high profile change management projects, business and operational transformation, site operational improvement, supply-chain planning, large scale £multi-million “program” launches, new product launch, introducing total enterprise cost (TEC) culture and methodology.
Unipart Group
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Business Unit Director - Automotive And Production LogisticsUnipart GroupNorthwich, Gb
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Business Unit Director - Automotive & Production LogisticsUnipart Group May 2018 - PresentOxford, Oxfordshire, Gb• Responsible for Uniparts global Automotive contracts • Providing Inbound to Manufacturing (I2M) and aftermarket logistics solutions for Automotive OEMs• Operations in UK, India, China, South Korea, Japan, South Africa and the US• Driving collaboration across borders, regions and territories to leverage best practice and standardisation
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Supply Chain Director EmeaOptimas Solutions Sep 2017 - Mar 2018Wood Dale, Illinois, UsHeading up Optimas Solutions Supply Chain function across the EMEA & APAC region• Managing inventory across the region of $100m+• Active part/SKU complexity of 65,000+• People and operational presence in multiple UK locations, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Turkey, India and China• Supporting over 1700 customers including global OEM’s, both tier 1 & 2 manufacturing from automotive, Industrial, retail and consumer sectors and business units• Management of the global supplier footprint• Significant focus on standardisation, best practice sharing and communication across all levels, regions functions and departments -
Supply Chain DirectorVauxhall Motors Ltd / General Motors Aug 2012 - Sep 2017Coventry, England, GbLeading the supply chain function supporting the build of the Vauxhall Astra 5Dr and Hatchback• Managing an annual operating budget of £120m+• Leading a Vauxhall team of over 220 employees and circa 400 contractors• Responsible for all internal and external supply chain and logistics activities and contractor management• £10m+ YOY operating budget savings and cost avoidance• Complex large scale outsourcing activities providing significant organisational savings• 10% headcount reduction through global benchmarking & identifying and implement best practices • Site wide cultural changes realised to ensure openness and transparency at all levels• Introduction of WMS and error proofing systems• Management of the global supplier footprint• £500k reduction in obsolescence costs• Effective introduction of succession planning at all departmental levels -
General Manager - Jaguar LandroverDhl May 2008 - Aug 2012Bonn, DeSupporting JaguarLandRovers multi-model production facilities with class-leading logistics support• TUPE transfer of over 1500 employees and successful startup project• Managing all internal logistics and xdock workstreams to enable the manufacture of over 160,000 vehicles per annum• Delivered over £3m worth of cost savings in the first 18 months of contract takeover• Reduced overall manpower by over 25% using an entrepreneurial approach to contract management• Lead the delivery of best practice sharing across all DHL/JLR sites and operations• Significant over-achievement YOY on targeted savings and EBIT -
Senior Operations Manager - Jaguar CarsDhl Sep 2005 - May 2008Bonn, DeProviding effective logistic and supply chain solutions at Castle Bromwich and Browns Lane facilities• Overall responsibility and accountability for the material supply to the XF, XJ and XK models• Site wide “contraction” of all logistics and supply chain activities to facilitate the closure of Browns Lane• Successful transfer of all activities from Browns Lane to Castle Bromwich with no interruption in service• Identified and delivered £1m+ cost savings YOY via various projects and workstreams• Lead complex projects from concept through to delivery to support the revitalization of the Jaguar Marque• Led best in class new model launches of all three carlines during my tenure
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Plant Liaison ManagerExel Apr 2002 - Sep 2005Bonn, DeFord Motor Company’s lead logistics partner based in their South Wales engine plant• Identification and reduction in non-value added activity throughout Ford’s logistic network across Europe• Single point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders• Successfully delivering £multi-million freight and inventory savings to the customer• Significant challenges locally and across Europe changes customers cultures and views• Introducing entrepreneurial and innovative changes to the European freight network• Maintaining KPI’s, reports etc. supporting the Total Logistics Cost Model (TLCM) and budgetary savings -
Systems & Planning ManagerExel Jul 1999 - Apr 2002Bonn, DeManaging Nissan’s Japanese inventory in Exel Logistics integrated logistics centre near Sunderland • Responsible for all day-to-day activities across the operation covering operations, HR, facilities mgmt., IT• Identification and delivery of customer cost down activities• Project managed and delivery of the WMS• Responsible for all day-to-day activities across the operation covering operations • Accountable for the effective warehousing and logistics service to Nissan Washington• As this was a green field site significant impetus placed on continuous improvement across all areas
Ash Evans Skills
Ash Evans Education Details
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Edinburgh Napier UniversityEntrepreneurial Leadership -
West CheshireStrategic Management
Frequently Asked Questions about Ash Evans
What company does Ash Evans work for?
Ash Evans works for Unipart Group
What is Ash Evans's role at the current company?
Ash Evans's current role is Business Unit Director - Automotive and Production Logistics.
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What schools did Ash Evans attend?
Ash Evans attended Edinburgh Napier University, West Cheshire.
What skills is Ash Evans known for?
Ash Evans has skills like Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Optimization, Leadership, Operations Management, Warehousing, Continuous Improvement, Warehouse Management, Automotive, Transportation.
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Ash Evans's colleagues are Claire O'reilly, Steve Farrelly, Ady Smith, Lee Robinson Acca, Naz Ali, Hajnalka Raczne Csokmei, Steven Ryan.
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