Supply Chain Responsibilities • Managing the End to End Supply chain function for EMMI UK• Managing the Supply chain team • Managing third party logistics provider • Managing third party haulage companiesExecutive functions • A member of Emmi UK leadership team driving company strategy • Defining and implementing supply chain strategy • Optimize cost to serve • Ensuring the department has the right structure and skills to meet objectives • Develop supply chain systems and processes to ensure efficiency • Set annual shared objectives with the supply chain team • Effectively manage TPL contract • Ensure required service level targets to our Customers • Ensure efficient planning and forecasting process Operational tasks • Setting the annual logistics costs budget and managing all supply chain related costs • Monthly performance reporting• Maintain strong relationships with retail customers supply chain teams • Driving the customer facing and customer collaboration strategy• Supporting order management, stock control and demand planning functions across 5 sites and 2 countries • IT/EDI Systems champion

Managing operations within a busy, professional warehouse, responsibilities include managing warehouse systems, meeting daily targets for order picking, inbound and outbound deliveries and stock control, as well as ensure health & safety regulations are observed. Key Accountabilities: Customer Focus Ensure stock profile in warehouse reflects local market demands. Continuously deliver customer service levels, in line with delivery expectationsMaximise service delivery whilst controlling resource and cost. Financial Focus Effective management and control of productivity within the warehouse team. Minimise stock loss, returns and warranty claims through accurate process and policy control. Manage variable costs within hours targets. People Focus Effectively plan warehouse and driver coverage to meet the needs of the business; maximising service levels whilst controlling costs. Utilise company bonus and incentive schemes to drive the performance of the Operations team. Complete all direct appraisals, reviews and probations on time and to the required standard. Operational Focus Maintain stock accuracy through PI, stock and goods in transit management and receipting processes. Ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Ensure the warehouse and outside areas are maintained to agreed standards, meeting the company’s focus on quality and efficiency.

Procurement business partner, working with Suppliers and the business to ensure supply and manage risk for the ingredients and packaging materials that go into all 3rd party suppliers to Nestle (Co Packing, Co Filling and Co Manufacture). This supply stream is responsible for manufacturing brands that span the whole Nestle UK portfolio.Responsible for managing and implementing the Procurement strategy, negotiating supplier agreement, implementing them into the business and managing supplier relationships. Generate increased efficiency for the business, ensuring that we are compliant with Responsible Sourcing requirements, while maximising cost reduction Responsibilities:Working with internal stakeholders to gather, assess and challenge business requirements. Carrying out market Analysis to ensure that we partner with the best suppliers to meet our business needs. Negotiating and implementing contracts contract packers and ensure their compliance to the agreed service, performance, quality and delivery levels. Monitoring local suppliers, assessing and improving their performance including delivery against agreed contractual measures and Corporate Responsibility requirements. Proactively managing commercial and contractual risk with third party suppliers Managing Expense & Procurement performance.

•To manage and lead the warehouse team•Liaise with the Warehouse Manager and Operations Manager•Ensure goods, receipts and issues and dealt with in a timely manner•Manage all aspects of Health and Safety•Be responsible for ensuring all warehouse functions are conducted in accordance with procedures

•Manage the creation and evaluation of the monthly forecasts and keep the supply planners aware of significant volume changes•Present to the Commercial and Product supply teams•Drive forecast accuracy initiatives with our key retail accounts & establish internal and external KPI's•ManaReview volume accuracy by monitoring flow through of promotional packs against agreed allocations•To assist in the creation and presentation of the latest estimate value forecast to the Commercial Teams

The Knowledge management team facilitate collaboration within Mars. They manage networks and communities that come together and share knowledge and best practice within the organisation. I networked with our logistics teams in all corners of the world and went on to create a new Global Logistics Knowledge Hub.•Communicating with global associates across all divisions and segments of Mars •Creating and facilitating connections •Leveraging the benefits of Knowledge Management and its impact on a global businessTestimonial:Our student knew exactly how to float our boat. " When it comes to moving through the water, speed and efficiency is the name of the game. We should know. Because we rely on water routes to transport our products and their raw ingredients all around the world. And when we wanted to connect that experience together, we knew exactly who to call in. Not a supply chain professional. Not someone who knew the ropes. Tom, a student on a placement with us. Ocean freight, fuel management, you name it Tom got his head around it. Of course, we gave him a fair bit of training along the way. As you’d expect. And boy did he come up with the goods. Tom networked with our logistics teams in all corners of the world and went on to create our new Global Logistics Knowledge Hub. So, thanks to Tom we’re now finding transport routes that are not only money savers, they’re faster and more environmentally friendly too. Leaner, meaner and greener. It’s what we call a win, win, win situation".http://www.mars.com/uk/en/careers/your-mars/uk-graduates/tom-management-programme.aspx

I was over seeing a group of kitchen staff in a busy commercial kitchen. I was Deputy manager and coordinator of local events.