Promoted to the newly created Global Commodity Lead role. Responsible for strategy development and all new model sourcing of the complete seat assembly sourced through the Tier 1 integration supplier.

Lead buyer for one platform that includes flagship vehicles for JLR. Responsible for all procurement activities including new model sourcing and vehicles in current production

Responsible for the purchasing activity of the 'complete seat' across the vehicles on a flagship platform.

Interior pillar trim and treadplate buyer. Responsible for the management of current models and sourcing of new models across Jaguar and Land Rover programmes.

Accessories buyer - Responsible for managing a deck of suppliers that supply accessory parts to the Aftermarket for Jaguar Land Rover. Key responsibilities include negotiating costs and order quantities, improving delivery perforamce, improving part availability and resolving issues that are causing barriers to supply. I work closely with suppliers, 3rd party logistics providers, inventory management, quality and material planning teams on these issues.

Global S&OP and Inventory PlacementCGT is one of the leading generator manufacturers in the world and is part of Cummins Inc that had sales revenues of $13.2 billion in 2010.Weekly reporting responsibilities on both global inventory and order fulfilment. This involved collecting raw data and compiling a report which was sent to the executive team.Chaired conference calls with Global teams in China, India etc to review inventory positions each month.Improved the processes… Show more Global S&OP and Inventory PlacementCGT is one of the leading generator manufacturers in the world and is part of Cummins Inc that had sales revenues of $13.2 billion in 2010.Weekly reporting responsibilities on both global inventory and order fulfilment. This involved collecting raw data and compiling a report which was sent to the executive team.Chaired conference calls with Global teams in China, India etc to review inventory positions each month.Improved the processes within the S&OP departmentDesigned a new way of inputting data for certain reports and also a new way of sharing reports with global teams.This involved picking out some key issues in the data provided and then asking the teams for reasons/action plans during the call.Integral role in the production of the S&OP Plan.Received training on teamwork, communication, presentation skills and project management.Cross functional involvement with commercial, operational and finance teamsRecruitment and selection of future placements in supporting functions of the company. Show less