Stuart Dalton-Leader Email and Phone Number

Following redundancy in 2019, I created my own brand of pet products ‘Pawsome ProductsⓇ’ and following an incredible rate of growth, I completed a successful sale of the brand in November 2021.I have since created two new brands including ‘Flush KindⓇ’, an eco-friendly alternative to moist toilet wipes.

Akzo Nobel (owners of the former ICI) manufacture and distribute paint and specialist coatings for industrial and domestic use in the UK and abroad.The role involved;• Managing the operation to ensure timely and efficient delivery of manufacturing and filling schedules and components to place of use.• Optimising the inbound and outbound processes in collaboration with both internal and external suppliers and customers and with the central planning team to seek both cost and service improvements.• Ensuring the accurate management of material and packaging inventory through stock management, reconciliation processes and trend analyses.

Intersnack are a large multi national snack food manufacturer whose brands include Percy Dalton's, Pom Bear & Penn State. They also manufacture private label products for the major retailers. The Haverhill site produced nuts and dried fruit products, employing c. 130 staff, operating 24 hours per day during seasonal peaks. Product was handled from its raw state, processed (cleaned, roasted / fried, mixed) and packed for the end user in retail and bulk packs.As Supply Chain Manager, I was responsible for managing incoming materials, order processing, warehousing & distribution (both internal & 3rd party), stock control / reconciliation, clearance of redundant stock and customer service.

Percy Dalton's was a family owned and run business founded in the 1940's. From small beginnings as a market trader in Spitalfields, London, it grew to become a major supplier of nuts & dried fruit products to the UK's major retailers as well as exporting products worldwide.I gained experience in a wide range of roles within the company including administration, production, sales, export, logistics and operations before progressing to senior management level.From 1999 I took on the role of Logistics Manager, reporting to the board and responsible for overseeing all aspects of supply chain management.• This encompassed logistics, warehousing and distribution, requiring a broad knowledge and skill base• Devised and implemented a range of operational procedures to improve efficiency and output, reviewing and adapting these as the business grew• Managed a team of 13, (some performance management) including a stock controller, administrators, warehouse operatives and 4 drivers• Also provided strategic input into other areas of the business to assist in business development The business was based in East London and steadily grew to the point where our premises due to their layout could not be developed / expanded in line with the increased output and customer demand. Therefore, for several years we looked for a suitable site to purpose build a larger, 'all in one' facility culminating in our move to Haverhill, Suffolk.During this time, as Logistics Manager, I consistently delivered beyond target on all KPIs, including inbound service levels and warehouse accuracy contributing to the organisation increasing turnover from approx. £24M to £36M within the first six years in this role.