Derrick Leat

Supply chain manager at Clean Cold Power UK Ltd
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United Kingdom, UK

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Alex Lisitzky

Derrick is a very pragmatic manager who has very extensive knowledge of Cross European transport, logistics, warehousing and production planning in the Automotive sector. His excellent managerial and interpersonal skills ensured a very professional and smooth Customer / Supplier relationship both on operational and commercial level. Last but not least, a good sense of humor and a logical approach made it a true pleasure to work with Derrick over the past 3 years.

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Supply chain manager
      • Jul 2021 - Present

  • Available for new opportunities
    • Swindon, United Kingdom
    • Supply Chain Manager
      • May 2019 - Jul 2021

    • United Kingdom
    • Automotive
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
      • Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

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    • United Kingdom
    • Automotive
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • MSC- Supply Chain Manager
      • Sep 2016 - May 2019

      Plan, update, and manage supply chain tasks to ensure key completion of production operations as per budgeted cost targets and agreed service level agreements. Lead high-skilled team and execute Supply Chain functions, such as E2E Supply Chain, packaging, emergency transport, and warehouse inbound. Conceptualise internal growth five-year business plan and implement strategies to promote corporate success and establish supply chain network. Adopt “Reverse logistics” approach by using transport network to move tier 2 supplier product to tier 1 supplier. Formulate strategic supply chains to propose and utilise opportunities of benefiting ACD. Conduct visit, deliver support, and monitor suppliers to manage risk, maintain relationships, and ensure the adherence of SLA standards. Key Contributions:  Generated an annual spend of £16M by managing contracts for 3PL and 3rd party warehouse providers and using KPI and TQM as per compliance standards and SLA targets.  Increased account with spend of £22M on annual basis within the logistics department through collaboration with stakeholders.  Assured the delivery of returnable packaging for suppliers to create production ramp up plans and generate innovative model releases.  Led and completed two supply chain projects with budgeted value of annual saving by £740K to enhance organisational success and drive cost benefit.  Met and exceeded lead times for supplier pre-planning and material ordering as per production needs.  Utilised in-depth knowledge of continuous improvements and best practice tools.  Honoured the excellence with company recognition “Supply Chain Excellence Awards” for innovative supply chain solutions. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Supply Chain Project Manager
      • Jul 2014 - Sep 2016

      Project management and set up of the Managed Supply Chain function for all implementation /development at McLaren, including Logistics planning strategy, commercial viability, future sustainability, operational support and integrity by managing the current 3PL and supplier base. Using Automotive and Logistics techniques and experience obtained from my previous OEM MSC Logistic's role. Focus driven on KPI data to ensure targets and objectives are met, and keen to ensure all processes are standardised with the current company formats to ensure full compliance both internally and externally to the business. Working to company budgets, with an inquisitive mind to make cost reductions where applicable. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Managed Supply Chain Development
      • May 2013 - Jul 2014

      Sole responsibility for Managed Supply Chain Development with a 2013 financial year business plan objective to increase the operations portfolio by 20 percent.To achieve cost savings by inventive Kaizen activities, current Kaizen project will save 200k per annum.Responsible for the introduction to Manufacturing Operations for the total supply chain new model programmes, for both major and minor model changes. To ensure new suppliers are operationally ready and compliant to Honda - Managed Supply Chain standards.Working alongside both Procurement and supplier to ensure quotations are satisfactory and product pricing is correct.To guarantee the Managed Supply Chain department budgets are economically viable.Working closely with the HUM Operations team, suppliers and Logistics providers to create smooth synergy. Show less

    • Managed Supply Chain
      • Mar 2010 - Apr 2013

      UK and European inbound supply chain, daily operations, carrier directives, budget analysis and management. Deployment of trailer utilisation and supplier compliance of collection agreements. Reduction of supplier demurage using KPI's.Business plan objectives for this year to reduce out of scope costs by 70%, this was achieved in Q1 and has remained on target.Experience with new business role out.

    • Parts Control
      • Jul 2005 - Mar 2010

      Manage supplier logistics

    • Material Logistics
      • Apr 1996 - Jul 2005

    • United Kingdom
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technician
      • Apr 1989 - Apr 1996

    • Technician
      • Oct 1988 - Apr 1989

Education

  • North Star College
    BTEC ONC, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    1985 - 1988
  • Headlands school, Swindon
    1982 - 1985

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