Supply chain professional available for interim and consultancy roles

Deliver an effective operational MCR Supply Chain Fulfilment solution all year round, balancing cost and risk (£10.5M budget)Work closely with IT, finance, proposition team and retail depts to ensure an aligned strategy. Convert the Multi Channel sales forecast to an agreed network operational plan balancing cost and requirements.Ensure a co ordinated approach to fulfilment across all sites third party managed (Zendor at Rochdale & Wincanton at Stoke), in house and carriers.Work closely with the MCR Operations Manager and Contact Centre to problem solve in order to ensure an exceptional level of customer satisfaction.Aug 08 – Given extra responsibilities to manage the Hanging Clothing Distribution network (service & cost), third party contract with Clipper (£6.6M budget)Heading up a task force team that supports the introduction of Woolworths supply chain ways of working (establishing the tools set across Supply Chain to deliver operational excellence and continuous Improvement).

Managing Inbound deliveries into Distribution centres, covering Domestic & Import traffic.Managing the Supplier Collection business (Backhaul) - Controlling service levels and growth in financial performance - 35% of Woolworths Domestic Inbound volume collected via supplier collections. (scheme generates annual profit of £1.2M).Managing the Plastic Tray Scheme ensuring delivery of budgeted revenue and improved tray utilisation to support the requirements of the automated Dynamic Picking System.Responsible of Supplier delivery standards within Woolworths supplier manual and monitoring suppliers performance against standards set.Controlling assets across Distribution centres & retail stores.Leading Kingfisher Group purchasing initiative for Roll Cages, Dollies and Tote Boxes

Management of the processes and reporting mechanisms that directly affected Productivity and Quality of the Distribution Division Ensured the division achieved the desired productivity and quality service at an optimum cost by directly influencing methods and proceduresManaged Supplier Performance through the Supply ChainFocused on the issue’s that had major operational impact and determined appropriate action with Logistics Teams and Suppliers

Designed, planned and maintained the Quality System within DistributionManagement of Quality Assurance team at each site ensuring that quality and performance standards were maintainedResponsible for planning, managing, auditing and reviewing Quality System