Vinesh Patel

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Head Of Process Innovation at Sky and Chief Designer at SocialTs @ Sky
united kingdom
Vinesh Patel's Location
Welwyn, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Vinesh Patel

Here’s the full LinkedIn "About" section with the latest update:As a committed and methodical business leader, I’m highly driven, customer-focused, and dynamic in my approach. I’m passionate about streamlining operations and implementing smarter ways of working, with a particular focus on change management. My expertise lies in identifying innovative business solutions and initiatives that create value across an organisation, from enhancing efficiencies to delivering cost savings through well-designed processes.With extensive experience in line management and multi-site leadership, I’ve successfully led teams ranging from 5 to 250 employees, and I’m adept at influencing decisions across all levels, from the shop floor to the boardroom.I have a strong commitment to people development, using mentoring and a 9-box development grid to nurture talent and support individual growth. Since becoming an Insights client practitioner in November 2022, I’ve been delivering workshops that help shape high-performing teams, cultivate future leaders, and drive personal development.Since 2014, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my insights at key industry events, including chairing two Customer Returns Summits, speaking at the eCommerce Expo, and most recently, serving as a judge for the Supply Chain Excellence Awards.

Vinesh Patel's Current Company Details
Sky

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Head Of Process Innovation at Sky and Chief Designer at SocialTs
united kingdom
Website:
sky.com
Employees:
24780
Vinesh Patel Work Experience Details
  • Sky
    Head Of Process Innovation And Reporting
    Sky Jul 2024 - Present
    Osterley
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  • Sky
    Head Of Planning - Supply Chain
    Sky Sep 2020 - Jul 2024
    London, England Metropolitan Area
    Responsibilities• Create a great place to work with a strong personal development ethos for my team• Drive a single view of our forecasts, aligned with the business through a Sales and Operations Planning process• Output appropriate planning views to support partner planning and optimal operational efficiencies• Streamlined demand forecasting and supply planning processes, systems and KPIs across all products• Ensure inventory is at an appropriate level to maximise availability but minimise cash tied up in stock and obsolescence risk• Drive brilliant product lifecycle management and own the new product introduction process across supply chain• Develop the Planning System to fully utilise its capability, automate planning processes, and deliver data and insights to support the planning cycles• Deliver BI and insights for supply chain through centralised reporting• Maintain positive senior stakeholder relationships to ensure Supply Chain are involved in and influence the right conversations at the right time on changes to propositions, trading and marketing• Manage supplier performance and evolve commercials where appropriate to reduce Sky stock levels, risk or administration tasks eg. VMI and VMR
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  • Sky
    Senior Supply Chain Manager - Mobile Uk
    Sky Mar 2019 - Sep 2020
    Osterley, Greater London, United Kingdom
    Responsibilities• Lead the Mobile Operations and Inventory Planning teams under a new Mobile UK Supply chain function within the wider UK Supply Chain.• Lead Operational and Planning processes ensuring a smooth-running Supply Chain.• Developing a new operating model for Mobile UK encompassing ways of working between Mobile Sourcing, Mobile UK and Sky Mobile.• Lead Customer Experience by implementing and identifying opportunities to improve customer experience.• Stakeholder management across CSG, Mobile Sourcing, Sky Mobile Teams and UKIS.• Lead Roadmap delivery including full Retail roll out.• Responsible and Accountable for Forecast Accuracy - Designing and developing processes to further improve.• Successfully launch new product and propositions on time and in full working alongside Mobile Sourcing and Sky Mobile teams.
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  • Sky
    Mobile Operations Manager
    Sky Oct 2015 - Mar 2019
    Brentford
    Responsibilities: Responsible for the commercial and operational running of warehousing, fulfilment, returns, repairs, trade-ins, insurance and recycling of Mobile products.Relationship and performance management of selected 3PL and Returns/Repairs partners.Responsible for the supply chain P&L for all operational activities and CAPEX for Mobile Supply Chain.Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures for within Sky and our partners.
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  • Socialts
    Chief Designer
    Socialts Mar 2020 - Present
    Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom
    Leading the design, marketing and selling of sustainable fashionOur Ts are Organic, Renewable and Responsible - manufactured to meet today’s Social and Sustainable Criteria and delivered to you plastic free!Check this out and others at socialts.co.uk
  • The Self Fade Barber
    Barber
    The Self Fade Barber Jun 1997 - Present
    Over 20 years experience cutting my own and a select few others hair.Skilled in fading hair inversely using mirror reflection.Available to provide tips on self hair cutting!
  • Shine V (S5)
    Owner
    Shine V (S5) Sep 2012 - Present
    Stevenage, United Kingdom
    Your Goal is Our PurposeBusiness Consultancy - Shine 5• Specialising in Process Improvement• Innovative approaches• Cost Reduction / Value Recovery• Asset/Stock Management & Trading• Property/Portfolio ManagementPhotographic Services - NYAH|Photography• Wedding + Events• Family Shoots• Children / Portraits• Event Time Lapse’s• SportsHealth & Beauty Services – ANU|MUA • Bridal Services• Beauty Therapy
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  • Tesco
    Commercial & Planning Manager - General Merchandise
    Tesco Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
    Welwyn Garden City
    Key ResponsibiltiesResponsible for financial planning and control across the Returns business.Support the Buying teams so they are clear and confident on the returns deals available to them, and how to negotiate them.Support the Buying teams in negotiating improved returns deals with suppliers, both Domestic and ISDeliver an improvement in the levels of net loss back to the business, by reducing the level of exposure as a result of returns.Documenting the returns deals in a centralised location, ensuring full visibility and clarity for the returns centre, buyers and the returns teams.Work closely with the broader returns team to identify trends in returns information such that I can quickly incorporate these into the Buyer discussions.Training the Buying teams on What World Class Looks like from a Returns negotiation perspective, giving them the confidence and information to be able to negotiate stronger deals.Work with IS to ensure returns play a key part in the buyer / IS / supplier negotiation.Ensure that all deals are fully administered, either through application of a collection agreements, or by ensuring income is invoiced accurately and frequently.Own the WSSI submissions for Returns and am responsible for landing the Saltley budget each period.
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  • Tesco Stores Ltd
    Commercial Manager - Electrical & Entertainment
    Tesco Stores Ltd Feb 2013 - May 2014
    Welwyn Garden City
    Key ResponsibilitiesI am the Electrical & Entertainment point of contact for store, online and supplier returns queries. To manage the Reverse Logistics process for Electrical & Entertainment to help deliver the Aftersales Cost Centre budget. Analyse returns rates and work with the Buying teams to establish the best returns agreement for individual suppliers & products. Work with suppliers to ensure the Reverse Logistics process is understood and that returned stock is collected in a timely manner. Support the Returns warehouse operation by managing escalations to reduce pallet holdings. Maintain the Electrical & Entertainment Supplier Returns Agreement documentation.Increase profitability by improving commercial terms
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  • Best Buy Europe
    Supply Chain Manager - Reverse Logistics (Head Of Returns)
    Best Buy Europe Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
    Accountable for the overall reverse supply chain (returns / recalls / wholesale / non new supply chain) for UK and Ireland.Responsibilities: • Simplifying and influencing the P&L for all reverse activities (returns / recalls / wholesale / non new supply chain).• Accountable for the P&L and its simplification.• Responsible for leading and developing the reverse logistics management team in delivering on their key accountabilities and responsibilities.• Drive up the agenda of reverse logistics with increased interaction with the Trading and Commercial functions.• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in terms of communication and influence and drive toward a lean reverse supply chain.• Continuously improve vender service, manage contracts and agreements.• Responsible for delivery and implementation of 1, 3 and 5 year business plans.• Visibility and reduction of the £60m Cost of Returns to the business.• Geek Squad supply chain – supply of stock for Insurance purposes.• Creating additional revenue streams through clearance channels and alternate routes to market for distressed products, realising maximum recoveries.
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  • Carphone Warehouse
    Returns Manager
    Carphone Warehouse May 2007 - Apr 2011
    Ensuring a smooth process for customer and stock returns for all CPW brands.Responsibilities:• Managing and coaching the returns management team.• Ensuring a smooth process for customer and stock returns for all CPW brands.• Managing customer disconnections for all CPW brands.• Effective stakeholder management, i.e. with stores and call centres and suppliers.• Maintaining a very high profile for the Returns department and the company.• Living by the organisation values.• Effective management of department P&L and Budget delivering savings YOY.• Continual Implementation of process, procedures & efficiencies using lean techniques. • Delivering processes for ISO9001 accreditation.• Supplier Performance Management and Debt Recovery with Key supplier relationship building.• Deliver and Support changes to benefit the wider business.• Liaising with customers directly regarding their returns to enhance service levels.• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in terms of communication and influence and drive toward a lean reverse supply chain.• Continuously improve vender service, manage contracts and agreements.• Visibility and reduction of the £60m Cost of Returns to the business.
  • Carphone Warehouse
    Online Returns Manager
    Carphone Warehouse May 2005 - May 2007
    Ensuring a smooth process for customer and stock returns for all CPW brands.Responsibilities:• Managing and coaching the returns management team.• Ensuring a smooth process for customer and stock returns for all CPW brands.• Managing customer disconnections for all CPW brands.• Effective stakeholder management, i.e. with stores and call centres and suppliers.• Maintaining a very high profile for the Returns department and the company.• Living by the organisation values.• Effective management of department P&L and Budget delivering savings YOY.• Continual Implementation of process, procedures & efficiencies using lean techniques. • Delivering processes for ISO9001 accreditation.• Supplier Performance Management and Debt Recovery with Key supplier relationship building.• Deliver and Support changes to benefit the wider business.• Liaising with customers directly regarding their returns to enhance service levels.
  • Carphone Warehouse
    Branch Manager
    Carphone Warehouse Nov 2002 - May 2005
    Reporting direct to Area Manager, the role of Branch Manager is to lead a team in driving through the performance driven culture.Responsibilities:• Day to day running of store/business.• Leading by example to exceed store targets.• Regular auditing and daily cash-ups and reports.• Maintaining a good relationship with customers and staff.• Ensuring store is profitable.• Regular coaching sessions with team to deliver exceptional service.• Living by Solve and the 5 fundamental rules.

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Vinesh Patel works for Sky

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Vinesh Patel's current role is Head Of Process Innovation at Sky and Chief Designer at SocialTs.

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Vinesh Patel attended The Photography Institute, University Of Wolverhampton, Idsall Sixth Form.

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Vinesh Patel's colleagues are Sridhar Medichetty, Julianne Jack, Sheila Hawkins, Nicole Poppi, Mohamed Abdelmoula, Ellen Huthersall, Ravi Nair.

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