Enhancing the price transparency for ingredients in partnership with the key supply partners. Elevating the price risk management strategy for Globally & regionally sourced Ingredients, including hedging. Supporting Regional & Global procurement teams on procurement strategy implementation. Collaborating with Global R&D teams on cross functional projects.

As the Senior Manager, I led the global green coffee procurement for Costa Coffee, managing substantial spending across multiple regions. Successfully developed and executed procurement strategies to optimize the cost of goods sold (COGS), implemented risk management options, and built strong relationships with suppliers. My expertise in data management has enabled me to provide performance reporting to the supply chain leadership team, fostering transparency and driving informed… Show more As the Senior Manager, I led the global green coffee procurement for Costa Coffee, managing substantial spending across multiple regions. Successfully developed and executed procurement strategies to optimize the cost of goods sold (COGS), implemented risk management options, and built strong relationships with suppliers. My expertise in data management has enabled me to provide performance reporting to the supply chain leadership team, fostering transparency and driving informed decision-making.As the Supply Chain Lead, I was responsible for planning ingredient demand for Costa Express operations in Malaysia. Managed ingredient and consumable ordering, and inventory management, and resolved supply chain issues to prevent stockouts. I successfully identified sourcing options to reduce supply risk, optimize the supply chain, and drive cost savings. Additionally, played a key role in the timely delivery of seasonal and promotional consumables, ensuring successful product launches.As Manager of Global Brewed Beverages, I managed India's green coffee trading operations, overseeing supplier and customer development, commodity hedging, contract performance, and quality control. Played a vital role in implementing sustainable coffee supply chain practices in Europe and collaborated with supply partners to identify and build supply clusters. Additionally, I provided end-to-end supply chain support to Coca-Cola Brewed Coffee businesses in Europe and Asia, including demand planning, inventory management, purchase planning, and negotiation of finished goods prices. Show less

As the Assistant Purchase Manager, I was responsible for managing coffee procurement, developing annual procurement strategies, and ensuring optimal supplier relationships. Successfully executed cost-saving projects, increased chicory sourcing through contract farming, and drove sustainable sourcing initiatives. Additionally, played a key role in new product development and improvement projects, collaborating with R&D teams to ensure high-quality offerings.

In this role, I managed Afro-Asian commodity research teams, conducting market research and analyzing supply dynamics in the coffee and oil palm sectors. Developed reliable networks of coffee producers, implemented successful supply research techniques, and established local research teams in key regions. Also played a pivotal role in forecasting coffee supply and managing the flow of commodities through the supply chain, mitigating supply chain risks, and optimizing trading decision