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Responsible for Koehler Paper Group activity in UK and Ireland. From 2015 onwards additional responsibilities for sales in the Indian Sub Continent, Australia and New Zealand along with a number of International customers.Key roles included Sales, marketing, international and domestic logistics and succession planning.

Offering Mentoring, Coaching and Consultancy services for individuals and companies seeking breakthrough performance. With specialist expertise in the world of the fine paper industry and allied businesses such as printing and publishing. In addition a deep interest in purchasing techniques and optimisation of supplier relations offers a unique support for any procurement professional and any business seeking outstanding performance.

Following the takeover of MoDo merchants the need for rapid yet sensitive range consolidation demanded a dedicated Purchasing Director to ensure supply line continuity and minimum disturbance to clients, suppliers and staff while delivering essential reductions in working capital and improvements in supply and service. Within 2 years we had reduced the range stocked from 4,000 sku's to 2,500, reduced the number of suppliers, introduced a new stock control computer system and reduced headcount… Show more Following the takeover of MoDo merchants the need for rapid yet sensitive range consolidation demanded a dedicated Purchasing Director to ensure supply line continuity and minimum disturbance to clients, suppliers and staff while delivering essential reductions in working capital and improvements in supply and service. Within 2 years we had reduced the range stocked from 4,000 sku's to 2,500, reduced the number of suppliers, introduced a new stock control computer system and reduced headcount in the stock management team. A highlight of this period was the growth with one specific deep sea supplier from Korea, bringing enhanced profitability through creative negotiation, strong listening skills, integrity and recognition of what was needed for all parties to win.Range rationalisation delivered 38% fewer sku'sEfficiencies achieved in working capital (-£3m inventory)Key supplier relations enhancedSimpler stock system introduced (more availability, headcount reduced 25%)Unique agreement with deep sea producer (growth from 2k - 15k tpa Show less

Resulting from a change in ownership from PWA (Austria) to m-real (Finland) he was promoted to Commercial Director. Involved in the creation of the European business model of MAP merchants. Within McNaughton Group he took on additional responsibilities for a specialist sales division, for the marketing and backselling team, for the technical services support team in addition to retaining purchasing responsibilities. These varied activities provided hands on experience of many general… Show more Resulting from a change in ownership from PWA (Austria) to m-real (Finland) he was promoted to Commercial Director. Involved in the creation of the European business model of MAP merchants. Within McNaughton Group he took on additional responsibilities for a specialist sales division, for the marketing and backselling team, for the technical services support team in addition to retaining purchasing responsibilities. These varied activities provided hands on experience of many general management subjects.Promoted following change of ownershipEuropean Development projectsManaged multiple disciplinesRetained long term purchasing responsibilities Show less

Promoted to the main board and asked to source, build, open and then manage a new Central Distribution Centre in the midlands. The project to create Hilltop was one of the highlights in his career, while retaining his ongoing purchasing responsibilities. The new warehouse opened on time, on budget and still today is recognised as a flagship operation with a unique team culture in place.Promoted to main BoardResponsible for new £10m 20,000sq mt CDC developmentRetained key… Show more Promoted to the main board and asked to source, build, open and then manage a new Central Distribution Centre in the midlands. The project to create Hilltop was one of the highlights in his career, while retaining his ongoing purchasing responsibilities. The new warehouse opened on time, on budget and still today is recognised as a flagship operation with a unique team culture in place.Promoted to main BoardResponsible for new £10m 20,000sq mt CDC developmentRetained key commercial contactsCreated 100 person strong team in new operation Show less