Supplier management including expediting, supplier collaboration, evaluation of quality and delivery performancePurchasing including supplier evaluation, negotiation, new product development, invoice managementOversee an approximate yearly budget of 1.75 million Work with Supplier Management to establish a supplier network and collaborative relationshipsWork cross-functionally with purchasing and planning to ensure contracts with all the major UK… Show more Supplier management including expediting, supplier collaboration, evaluation of quality and delivery performancePurchasing including supplier evaluation, negotiation, new product development, invoice managementOversee an approximate yearly budget of 1.75 million Work with Supplier Management to establish a supplier network and collaborative relationshipsWork cross-functionally with purchasing and planning to ensure contracts with all the major UK retailersContinuously improve logistics, planning and sales in the UK, including working on initiatives spanning the International regionWorking within the FMCG environment developed the ability to identify at an early stage, potential issues and risks, assess and predict implications and be proactive with all concerned parties in developing and defining contingency/recovery plans and actionsCommunicated strategically with over 200 personnel reports and direct reports Show less

• Executed efficient inventory strategies through forecasting, planning and coordination resulting in the organisation reaching its annual targets by best utilisation of resources against the demand forecast• A strong emphasis on materials and stock planning control, using best practice initiatives and taking an active role in sales and operations planning • Generate and manage annual, monthly and weekly site supply strategies, resource planning and supply chain management to align… Show more • Executed efficient inventory strategies through forecasting, planning and coordination resulting in the organisation reaching its annual targets by best utilisation of resources against the demand forecast• A strong emphasis on materials and stock planning control, using best practice initiatives and taking an active role in sales and operations planning • Generate and manage annual, monthly and weekly site supply strategies, resource planning and supply chain management to align daily operations within the groups corporate strategy Show less