• Fully competent in Demand planning processes and purchasing functions, • Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.• Experience in Project and Program account management.• Reporting and analysis orientated in approach, using key performance indicator metrics as a component in driving change• Skilled communicator and team leader, excellent motivator with proven ability to obtain optimum results from team members• Strong experience in all Materials disciplines including warehousing and distribution, inventory management, VMI, procurement management and production management• Fully versed in all current documentation and legislation pertaining to international transport• Experience of & working within ISO 9002, BS 7750 and COPC certified environments• Proven track record across a range of operational roles using Key performance indicators to continuously monitor and maintain performance • Always focused on core business objectives to ensure personal targets are achieved / exceeded• Achieved cost reductions by reviewing work practices in operational areas by increasing productivity, which lead to headcount efficiencies and redeployment.• Experienced in Materials & Warehouse management, Reverse Logistics, Third Party Logistics & 4PL, cost and management accounting including standard costing review, purchase price variance analysis, gross margin analysis, and sales and variance analysisFinancial Skills & Experience• Costing of yearly operating budgets across operational functions / departments• Completing monthly / yearend management accounts as part of the Business finance team • Experienced in Trade receivables & payables.• Experienced in Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Specialties: Supply Chain managementCost accounting