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Cheddleton, Gb

Responsible for Group purchasing, Supplier & contract management , inventory reduction and the Irlam manufacturing operation.- Delivered savings of up to 30% through tendering core categories- Renegotiated & Improved terms, established stock and capacity agreements to reduce leadtimes and ensure continuous supply- Significantly improved performance of the Irlam manufacturing operation through planning and team development- Reduced inventory levels by 25% whilst delivering record stock availability levels

Provide senior supply chain expertise over the Holding group to deliver key business change improvements, deliver a single Logistics Solution and manage Supply Chain & Customer service.Consolidate and implement group wide agreements on key categories

Espoo, Uusimaa, Fi

Responsible for the Development and Implementation of the Global Logistics Strategy in the Living Strategic Business unit. Consolidation and rationalization of logistics Operations to deliver solutions aligned to Business objectives improving cost and levels of service. Outsourcing and management of 3PL Warehousing & freight contracts and managed the Global 3pl. Member of Steering groups in the implementation of IT initiatives (SAP, WMS, Voice) and cross functional projects. Mitigation of Business risk including the development of solutions to ensure continued cost effective solutions in the case of a hard brexit

Implemented a logistics strategy to consolidate global footprint , reduced Warehousing costs by 50% and delivered a high performing scalable solution to meet current and future business needs ( including ecommerce) Implemented a global freight strategy which rationalized freight supplier base established key global partnerships saving 30% and protected against market fluctuations. Outsourced key operations and managed Global 3Pl performance. Steering committee on the implementation of the Global SAP solution and sponsored the review and selection of Warehouse management systems .

Developed and implemented a Supply Chain Strategy and function that supported rapid business growth, delivered substantial cost reductions and made an important contribution to the successful sale of the company

Implemented large-scale supplier base rationalisation & developed strategic outsourcing models supporting new acquisitions, service level improvements and cost reduction programmes

Renegotiated reverse supply chain contracts and turned round the performance of the UK Supply chain performance significantly improving service and , reduced cost and inventory.

Miami, Florida, Us

During potential acquisitions, assessed and reported on the Supply Chains of target companies. Rationalised and outsourced USA Supply chain and established an inventory redeployment and clearance model exceeding all savings targets.

Ca

Responsible for the major rationalisation of OEM supplier base improving terms, cost and service. • Implemented a centrally warehoused, Vendor-Owned Inventory programme and negotiated company liability with contract manufacturers

Nottingham, Gb

Managed supplier performance, stock availability and the distribution of goods to support business growth in Holland, Japan and Thailand. Implemented Supply Chain in Holland also managing the warehouse and retail operations functions

Nottingham, Gb

Gained management experience in all key Boots Supply Chains supporting 1,400 stores , this included Personal care ranges, Beauty ranges, Healthcare and seasonal gift ranges.

Bsc, Economics

Education record

Degree: Bsc Economics 2Ii(Hons), Business Studies & Economics