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I am a dynamic and resilient professional with a unique blend of sales expertise and comprehensive end-to-end supply chain experience. My career has been marked by success and advancement in both local and global supply chain roles, encompassing Planning, Manufacturing, running factories/plants, Customer Service, Innovation, and Project Management. Over the past three years, I conceived and led the global supply chain strategy with Unilever for e-Commerce. Managing the largest eCommerce customers, Amazon & Lazada. Successes includes: Gemba walks to identify pain points under 5S model, score card building, delivering Kaizen workshops in 6 continents to drive online availability and deliver improved service, category design for eCom ready portfolio, digitisation of data flow and dashboard creation, delivering a program on SIOC packaging, sustainability collaboration forums.I have excelled and have passion for roles that drive transformation, developing, leading and coaching diverse teams, and managing complex stakeholder and customer relationships. I have a deep knowledge for digital levers that drive growth, keen focus on continuous improvement and ensuring behavioural shifts are delivered.
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Data And Analytics DirectorMarsEpsom, Gb -
Global Dcom Customer Supply Chain Director - Amazon & LazadaUnilever Oct 2020 - PresentBlackfriars, London, GbLead the global dCom customer SC team with Amazon & Lazada across 27 markets. Created and delivered the global joint business plans growing Amazon to >€1bn (10x since 2018), now Unilever’s largest dCom customer. Developed Unilever’s eCom capabilities & upskilled internal teams across packaging, portfolio, operational end-to-end to market level dCom optimisation. Delivered in-market Kaizen workshops in 6 continents addressing 260 pain points and improving 15 KPIs. Secured SC ranking >93% percentile of Amazon CPG vendors contributing to Unilever receiving Gartner Master of Supply Chain ranking. -
Global Innovation Supply Chain Lead - Lynx/AxeUnilever Aug 2019 - Oct 2020Blackfriars, London, GbBusiness partner to the Global Marketing VP and team to deliver the innovation funnel on a 3 year horizon. Developed capabilities across the globe to support innovation and future proof Unilever’s supply chain to accommodate consumer trends both on a social and environmental front.
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Factory Manager - Port SunlightUnilever Jul 2018 - Jul 2019Blackfriars, London, GbResponsible for inspiring a workforce of 130 to deliver improvements in volume reliability from 84% to consistently >100% in H1 2019, driving absolute monthly tonnage +6% across 266 product lines, restoring customer service and stabilising OEE to >50%. Achieved during a major period of instability and structural change for the factory, including 3 Works Directors. Developed a FOS and drove Kaizens to improve the standards and safety within the factory
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Customer Supply Chain ManagerUnilever Dec 2015 - Jun 2018Blackfriars, London, GbPromoted to manage Unilever’s full portfolio to their largest and fastest growing revenue channel of Discounter, Convenience & Ice Cream customers (c.£900m TO). In 2017 the channel delivered 98% of the UK’s USG growth. Interim responsibility for Ireland. Managed a team of 9 to drive strong customer service. Partnered 3 Account Directors and their sales teams. Drove collaborative customer improvements including leading the largest distributor transition model project and logistic optimisations, delivering £1m in savings.
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Customer Service Manager - Amazon, Sainsbury'S, WaitroseUnilever Nov 2014 - Nov 2015Blackfriars, London, GbManagement of Unilever’s full portfolio to large grocer customers (c.£500m TO). Managed a team of 7 customer analysts who drove customer service through customer collaborations and partnered the sales teams and Account Director. Implemented sustainable continuous improvement projects including a cross dock solution with 2 suppliers into Sainsbury’s.
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Category Planning ManagerUnilever Jan 2013 - Nov 2014Blackfriars, London, GbManagement of team of Demand and Requirements planners responsible for Unilever's UK and Ireland Skin Cleansing portfolio through integrated S&OP process. Including brands: Dove, Lynx, Simple and Radox. Responsible for delivering Unilever's large cross category Christmas Gifting pack portfolio. Delivered 2013 Gifting growth of 10% and Skin Cleansing category growth above USG target. Achieved this growth whilst maintain a stock availability above 98% and 12MR forecast bias of -1.7%.
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Business Operations ManagerUnilever Aug 2011 - Dec 2012Blackfriars, London, GbAccountable to deliver the financial P&L for the marketing Savoury & Dressings category plans through management of 18 account managers on a monthly, quarterly and annual S&OP financial forecast. CD business partner to Marketing Category Director. Aligned with Marketing & SC Managers to deliver full year plans and respond to gap closing activities from CD board. Delivered full range of Knorr NPD to market above business case expectation.
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S&Op Project ManagerUnilever Jan 2011 - Aug 2011Blackfriars, London, GbDeveloped and implemented a fully integrated improvement plan across the UK MCO’s S&OP process, and it’s various interactions. Delivered the target of saving 15hrs per CAM per month. Full cross functional engagement which included training the Sales Leadership team and all Customer Development teams.
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Customer Account Manager - LaundryUnilever Jul 2009 - Dec 2010Blackfriars, London, GbPromoted to manage Unilever’s £74m business on Homecare with Morrisons. Full P&L accountability through Joint Business Plan and customer relationship management, delivering about category growth of +15% in 2010.
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National Account Manager - Mcdonald'S / Subway / KfcUnilever Jul 2005 - Jun 2009Blackfriars, London, GbManagement of Unilever’s bespoke foods business with McDonald’s, Subway & KFC. Pitched and secured food supply contracts with government departments within the MOD & HMP.
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Regional Account Executive - Independent SectorRb Jul 2005 - Dec 2006Slough, Berkshire, GbImplementing and managing the 4 P’s within the Independent and Convenience market. Received the accolade of ‘Entrepreneur of the year’ at the annual conference. -
Key Account Manager - Postgraduate PlacementWella Jul 2003 - Jun 2005UsPostgraduate position provided strong field sales experience through the management of central London independent pharmacy business and canvassing for new customers. -
Marketing Executive - Undergraduate PlacementWella Jul 2001 - Jul 2002Undergraduate Placement Year. Project management, including implementation of new media. Working with Wella’s agencies and their International Marketing Department.
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University Of BristolBusiness Studies -
The Gryphon School, Sherborne
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