Richard Wallington Email & Phone Number

Woking, England, Gb

Global Process Owner (GPO) for end to end Bulk Supply Chain within Centre of Excellence+ Responsibilities cover Plan, Source and Deliver+ Guide strategic agenda in partnership with functional and business leaders+ Develop maturity roadmap to describe and evaluate process excellence across supply chain+ Define standards and best practice in processes, data and technology+ Drive performance and operational success to maximise efficiency and profitability+ Merger integration and synergy realisation - leading major projects in North and South America and China+ Governance of functional enhancements to supply chain platforms to enable digital transformation+ External benchmarking and identifying future transformation opportunities

Woking, England, Gb

Responsibilities expanded to cover bulk (VMI) and cylinder (fast moving, multi SKU) supply chains within Global Governance Centre for Deliver+ Provide strategic leadership for operational logistics planning and supply chain optimisation processes+ Make intelligent use of data through advanced analytics to improve forecasting accuracy and planning efficiency+ Drive continuous improvement and convergence of logistics planning processes and systems resulting in increased centralisation of scheduling in Americas and Europe+ Leverage digital transformation opportunities across supply chain to enhance processes and generate efficiencies+ Work collaboratively and build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enable effective leadership of global peer teams+ Implemented innovative operational network optimisation process (MILP) to minimise total landed cost (production and distribution) over entire supply network. Project exceeded business case by >30%+ Extended optimisation model into tactical timeframe to transform S&OP process+ Led global team of subject matter experts located across five countries

Woking, England, Gb

+ Drive continuous improvement and process convergence+ Facilitate best practice transfer and initiative replication+ Facilitate operational cost savings. Review KPIs to target improvement initiatives. Establish benchmarks to identify improvements and agree goals with regional business units+ Prioritise development and implementation of scheduling systems and processes+ Implement new operational optimisation process which minimises total landed cost (production and distribution) each day over a two week period across entire logical network+ Ensure alignment across production and distribution teams and support change management

Woking, England, Gb

+ Managed Strategy and Business Analytics team for Merchant and Packaged Gases Business Area+ Produced strategy and business plan, combining input from diverse global team+ Provided support and direction to senior management through business reviews and strategic assessments identifying opportunities and risks+ Conducted research and provided forecasting, analytical and business modelling capabilities+ Informed senior management of progress towards key strategic goals+ Undertook competitive analysis systematically gathering and proactively communicated to improve ability to anticipate, differentiate and win+ Managed simultaneous projects across various market segments and countries overcoming obstacles and setbacks+ Identified and facilitated sharing of best commercial and operational practices to maximise efficiency and productivity+ Recruitment and coaching for team of analysts

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

+ Performed full cycle business development activities for new and existing key clients in developing markets (Africa, Middle East & Asia Pacific) including presentations, proposals and visits+ Prepared project appraisal documents including operational and financial models to exacting standards+ Provided hands-on support for establishing start-up in new countries including legal and financial set-up+ Reviewed under performing contracts and implemented turnaround plans+ Analysed and presented data to improve senior team’s understanding of specific issues to facilitate accelerated decision making- Prepared strategic assessments of developing markets, identified and prioritised strategic options and recommended solutions (China, North Africa & Gulf region)

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

+ Developed and implemented marketing and communications strategy to increase awareness of brand, diversity of service portfolio and positioning in key markets+ Created and implemented new visual identity including re-defining company values. Effectively communicated change to ensure client and employee engagement+ Developed, executed and monitored internal communications programmes to support specific business initiatives+ Guided and advised senior management in marketing and communications strategy+ Created knowledge management system to enhance business development activities and share global best operating practice

Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Chartered Institute Of Marketing, Post Graduate Diploma In Marketing

Bsc, Economics And Management