Operations Director
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Chris Thain Email & Phone Number
Operations Director at Lakes
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Operations Director at Lakes
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Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom
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Chris Thain is listed as Operations Director at Lakes at Lakes, a with 18 employees, based in Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Chris Thain.
Chris Thain previously worked as Operations Director at Lakes and Head of Strategic Sourcing and Logistics at Sodexo. Chris Thain holds Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Computer Science from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.
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About Chris Thain
Accomplished senior leader with experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail and food production. A strategic thinker with excellent negotiation and analytical skills. Effective communicator at all levels of an organisation. Delivering results by understanding stakeholder needs and leading teams through change. Reputation for turning around underperforming teams. Proven track record of achieving cost savings with direct and indirect categories. Leading and developing team members to create high performing teams. A dynamic self-motivated performer who thrives on new challenges; always seizing opportunities to develop and grow.SpecialtiesTeam Building & LeadershipSupply Chain ManagementProcurementCategory ManagementStrategic SourcingNegotiationLogistics Change Management Process ImprovementRisk Management
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Chris Thain work experience
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Head Of Strategic Sourcing And Logistics
A member of the Tillery Valley Foods leadership team based in Abertillery. Leading and managing the procurement, logistics and planning teams consisting of more than 50 team members. Responsible for direct and indirect spend with a total value in excess of £15M. Providing strategic focus and leadership to the supply chain teams. Responsible for the efficient and effective planning of multi temp ready meal production and delivery to 200+ customer sites.
Jan 2020 - Mar 2022
Group Procurement Manager
Leading a Procurement and stores team consisting of 36 team members. Responsible for all Procurement activities across five manufacturing sites and 21 trade counters. Responsible for direct and indirect spend with a total annual value in excess of £50M. Managing the commercial exposure and risks within the supply chain.
Jun 2018 - Jan 2020
Deputy Head Of Procurement
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, responsible for managing the Cardiff and Vale frontline team. Supporting the procurement of all medical and non-medical categories. Managing complex tenders to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risks and deliver positive commercial outcomes.
Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Procurement Manager
Amazon
Reporting to the UK Operations Procurement Manager, responsible for the procurement of all non-inventory goods and services for the distribution centre based in Swansea. Managing a team of 3 buyers and 5 stores team members. Responsible for all indirect categories including manned guarding, catering, janitorial, maintenance, safety and IT.
Apr 2011 - Oct 2014
Deputy Purchasing Manager
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, managing a team of 3 store managers and 3 purchasing assistants. Responsibility for categories including utilities, raw materials and engineering items.
Dec 2009 - Apr 2011
Assistant Purchasing Manager
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, managing a team of 2 purchasing assistants. Responsibility for categories including raw materials, office consumables and professional services.
Mar 2004 - Dec 2009
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Katie Harris
Colleague at LakesEvesham, England, United Kingdom
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Aaron Mcinally
Colleague at LakesGloucester, England, United Kingdom
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Tracey Boulton
Colleague at LakesTewkesbury, England, United Kingdom
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Lee Malcolm
Colleague at LakesWorcester, England, United Kingdom
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Mark Ellis
Colleague at LakesCinderford, England, United Kingdom
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Cameron C.
Colleague at LakesWorcester, England, United Kingdom
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Joanna Edwards
Colleague at LakesTewkesbury, England, United Kingdom
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Michael Baker
Colleague at LakesGloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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Stuart Mcghee
Colleague at LakesGloucester, England, United Kingdom
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Olga Bloore
Colleague at LakesEvesham, England, United Kingdom
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Katie Harris
Colleague at LakesEvesham, England, United Kingdom
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Aaron Mcinally
Colleague at LakesGloucester, England, United Kingdom
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Tracey Boulton
Colleague at LakesTewkesbury, England, United Kingdom
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Lee Malcolm
Colleague at LakesWorcester, England, United Kingdom
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Mark Ellis
Colleague at LakesCinderford, England, United Kingdom
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Cameron C.
Colleague at LakesWorcester, England, United Kingdom
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Joanna Edwards
Colleague at LakesTewkesbury, England, United Kingdom
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Michael Baker
Colleague at LakesGloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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Stuart Mcghee
Colleague at LakesGloucester, England, United Kingdom
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Olga Bloore
Colleague at LakesEvesham, England, United Kingdom
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3 education records
Chris Thain education
Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Computer Science
Master Of Science (Msc), Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management
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What company does Chris Thain work for?
Chris Thain works for Lakes.
What is Chris Thain's role at Lakes?
Chris Thain is listed as Operations Director at Lakes at Lakes.
Where is Chris Thain based?
Chris Thain is based in Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom while working with Lakes.
What companies has Chris Thain worked for?
Chris Thain has worked for Lakes, Sodexo, Masco Uk Window Group Ltd, Nhs Wales Shared Services Partnership - Adding Value Through Partnership, and Amazon.
Who are Chris Thain's colleagues at Lakes?
Chris Thain's colleagues at Lakes include Katie Harris, Aaron Mcinally, Tracey Boulton, Lee Malcolm, and Mark Ellis.
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What schools did Chris Thain attend?
Chris Thain holds Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Computer Science from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.
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