Supply Chain Management Demand and Supply planning process reengineeringDistribution network redesign and logistic cost rationalisationProject management and process reengineeering. Cost reduction implementation model.Purchasing ManagementTendering to New suppliers for competitivity.

Supply Chain implementation to streamline the logistics within this new business. IT Management- installing the network, introducing and training users to new softwares. Introduce a Customer Satisfaction guarantee model.

Manage a team of 5 demand forecasting planners responsible for the management of customer demand planning, product purchasing from factories, transport and '3rd Party' warehouse stock management, including the successful transfer & integration of 5 new team members fully operational in line with planned time-frames. Provide management to the back office function of the department in sales order processing and product maintenance (staff of 5).Project lead in the successful implementation of the advanced FuturMaster forecasting and planning software tool, in the process becoming the Lactalis UK FuturMaster "super-user".To support the team in planning and executing of product promotions, launches, seasonal fluctuations and deletions (with a focus upon availability while minimising wastage risks.Develop a high level of customer and supplier relationship - service levels improved and now consistently above 99%+, the highest ever achieved by Lactalis UK for continental cheese products.Control 'total' wastage performance which has been reduced by 60% & is now consistently under budget.Produce, communicate and monitor departmental performance, by successfully developing of systems to highlight, track and record wastage risks. Lead and develop an effective competency based performance management process. Deliver continuous improvements and efficiencies within the Department and within the overall business by initiatives such as the creation of Excel-based promotional trackers to assist with the planning and reporting of major promotional activities.