Responsible for all the Supply Chain activities in the EMEA region for a global chemicals manufacturer.Overall responsibility for the Procurement, Planning, Customer Services, Warehousing and Logistics departments and ensuring that on time in full (OTIF) delivery metrics were measured, reviewed and achieved.Development and setting of team and individual goals and responsible for strategy for the overall EMEA Supply Chain.

In this role, I was tasked with guiding and directing formulation and implementation of supply chain strategies to sustain continued growth. In doing so, I served as subject matter expert to the senior management team and board of directors regarding purchasing activities. I was also responsible for facilitatating integration of ERP systems across multiple geographies and leading coordination of group purchasing activities and managing standardisation processes to a globally dispersed team. Key accomplishments during this time period include: ★ Applied advanced sourcing strategies to reduce raw material spend by 15%.★Slashed travel and related expenditures by 20% by pioneering a centralised travel and expenses policy.★Decreased costs of raising purchase order by 25%.★Secured an annual cost savings of ₤750K by fixing price of raw material commodities in the first year of employment.★Led successful implementation of 3PL warehouse service offering for largest European customer.

Over the course of this tenure, I was awarded a 30-month contract with this large aerostructures manufacturer after being hired for an initial six-month period to manage a project with a number of risk-sharing partners. In doing so, I owned responsibility for the performance of a portfolio of six first-tier engineering services suppliers with a combined annual spend of ₤30M. At the same time, I captured supplier performance metrics and analysed to identify opportunities to boost engagement and led execution of strategic supplier reviews to ensure achievement of programme requirements.. Key accomplishments during this time include: ★ Streamlined processes to reduce costs of raising purchase order by 30%.★Improved key performance metrics of key contracts with development of a statement of work template.

In this role, I was charged with enhancing performance of purchasing department and supply chain for a small-medium sized manufacturer of data loggers. In essence, I provided comprehensive leadership to procurement and logistics teams in the management of stock inventory turns, minimizing production disruptions, and optimising company cash flow. During this time, I also established measurable objectives and guided individuals and teams in the execution of activities aligned to business strategy. One key accomplishment during this time includes: ★ Spearheaded routine reviews to refine accuracy of ERP and master vendor data.

Promoted to a senior-level position after owning responsibility for managing an annual spend of ₤5M for shipbuilding programmes as Supply Chain Lead. In my most recent position, I managed a team of five in the execution of business and manufacturing excellence audits and standardisation of directs materials supply base.Key accomplishments during this time include: ★ Decreased supply base by 70% by introducing use of performance rating scorecard to monitor supplier performance.★ Triggered a 20% reduction in operating costs over a three-year period.

My first role at BAE Systems Naval Ships was as Supply Chain Lead. In this role, I established long-term agreements with suppliers that delivered strategic procurement objectives for the business. This was an extremely beneficial initiative as it resulted in a 20% reduction in costs as well as improved relationships with key suppliers.Responsibilities • Managing effective relationships with key maritime commodity suppliers• Introducing lean manufacturing principles to maximise inventory and increase efficiency• Overseeing all aspects of supplier contracts; negotiating initial agreements and managing contract awards• Reviewing contracts on a monthly basis with key suppliers

Totton Pumps is an electro-mechanical pump manufacturer. As their International Buyer, I was in charge of all international purchases as well as responsible for sourcing materials such as castings, sheet metal fabrications, plastic mouldings, cables and part-assembled pumps. Through investigating, I located new international suppliers that could effectively meet our needs. The outcome of this change was an improvement in the quality of materials and delivery times. Inventory was also maximised and costs were reduced by 30% over a two-year period.Responsibilities• Regularly meeting with key stakeholders to look at new products and designs; keeping knowledge of the market current• Establishing a good rapport and effective relationships with key suppliers• Coordinating international shipments of materials including transport, logistics and warehousing contracts• Improving business knowledge and awareness of key import and export legislation• Maintaining effective inventory management resulting in lower costs and overheads• Making sure that strategically critical items were delivered on-time and within budget

Developed, maintained and continually improved the company Payroll Management IT System to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of all director and employee PAYE.

The timely and accurate delivery of milk, dairy products and groceries to customers during unsociable hours and always with a constant smile on my face!Also had to ensure regular customer account house-keeping and orders were kept up-to-date.Cash handling and weekly reconciliation of inventory, profit and sales.