Experience

Vårdväskan AB

• Sweden
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Logistics

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  A fast-growing e-commerce company for the healthcare profession, selling both to consumers and businesses.After only a few months with the company I was offered a position on the management team with responsibility for the supply chain, logistics and warehouse operations.I manage a team of eight, with responsibility for the product journey once a purchase order has been placed with a supplier, through to the customer receiving their order and the customer return process. This encompasses supplier performance management; all warehousing operations; leadership of the warehouse team and all staffing related matters; logistics supplier selection, monitoring and management; and all matters relating to export including customs and managing unique market conditions.During my time I have also project managed the expansion of the warehouse, doubling capacity, the implementation of a new logistics TMS system to manage all customer deliveries and the introduction of new logistics partners to widen the options available to our customers.Core skills – supply chain management; negotiation; stock management; forecasting; quality control; contingency planning; warehousing; logistics; capacity planning; project management. Show less

• Purchaser

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  A fast-growing e-commerce company for the healthcare profession, selling both to consumers and businesses.I managed supplier relationships and all purchasing activity for 'non-own brand' products. Main responsibilities included:- purchasing of products to ensure customer orders were met quickly while maintaining a lean inventory- planning of pre-orders for volume products covering sales periods of up to 6 months- monitoring of supplier performance and ensuring delivery schedules met- reviewing and improving purchasing processesCore skills – Purchasing; negotiation; stock management; forecasting; quality control; contingency planning Show less



The Scottish Government

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2018

  Employed to work on key projects, including: - the reform of the Scottish Criminal Justice grants process - implementation of processes for partnership with the newly created Scottish Land Commission - conducting impact assessments on upcoming Register of Controlling Interests in Land - co-ordination of migration of Criminal Justice and Land Reform web content to new platforms - revision of suite of Victims and Witnesses publications Core skills – Project management; relationship management; process design; negotiation; mentoring Show less



Vitsœ

• United Kingdom
• Furniture
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

  A high-end furniture manufacturer selling direct to customers. Key achievement - during my first 18 months, purchasing costs were reduced as a percentage of revenue from 43% to 29%. A business built on strong relationships, I managed supplier relations in a spirit of mutual growth and development. I was responsible for all purchasing requirements, upholding very strict quality control measures. This was achieved through the creation and development of a robust throughput model allowing the efficient maintenance of an optimal stock holding. In addition I successfully resolved significant flaws in a recently installed IT stock management system, re-establishing confidence for colleagues, suppliers and customers. Core skills – Purchasing; negotiation; stock management; forecasting; quality control; contingency planning Show less



Dixons Carphone

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Online Distribution Manager

  • 2006 - 2007

  A leading UK mobile phone retailer with a fast expanding online and direct to consumer division. A dynamic and fast-paced role, I managed fortnightly Non-Retail Planning meetings; was responsible for the strategic management of the warehousing and fulfilment operations; managed the delivery service (relationships with suppliers, services offered to customers and financials); and ensured stock allocation for the online and direct to consumer divisions met demand. In addition I established a cross departmental procedure to manage the product end of life process and implemented a revenue generating tiered delivery service which offered flexibility for customers. Core skills – 3PL management; reporting; negotiation; inter-departmental co-ordination Show less



RedPC Ltd

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operational Planner

  • Feb 2005 - Mar 2006

  A re-seller of computing equipment operating within Home Computing Initiative (HCI) sector. The company went into liquidation after the UK Government ended the HCI scheme. As part of my role to co-ordinate activity and communication within Operations and between Operations and other departments I developed and implemented a process driven departmental structure. During a circa 700% increase in unit sales I created and refined an operational forecasting model. In addition I managed the outsourced distribution partner, which included, at very short notice, the integration of a new provider. Core skills - 3PL management; forecasting; reporting; process design; project management Show less



The Scottish Government

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Policy Officer

  • Jul 2003 - Aug 2004

  Working within the Special Educational Needs team, I responded to ministerial correspondence, monitored organisations receiving grants and managed the team budget. Working within the Special Educational Needs team, I responded to ministerial correspondence, monitored organisations receiving grants and managed the team budget.



Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Training Administrator

  • Mar 2002 - Jun 2003

  After returning to Scotland due to a family illness I administered the training programmes for this public sector agency. After returning to Scotland due to a family illness I administered the training programmes for this public sector agency.



O2 (Telefónica UK)

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager (known as "Mr Handset")

  • Jun 2001 - Feb 2002

  A national mobile phone network which became part of the O2 group during my employment.My primary role was supplier liaison which included product development and selection; pricing; forecasting; and customer service.In addition I managed the technical approval process; established and chaired the New Product Approval Group; and negotiated and managed the supplier funded marketing development fund.

• Distribution Executive

  • Jul 2000 - Feb 2002

  A national mobile phone network which became part of the O2 group during my employment.I managed the end to end supply chain of product to market. This included outsourced contractor management; negotiation of service levels; reviews; forecasting; and the development and implementation of management reporting.In addition I was responsible for company-wide communication for distribution and handset related issues.



Brightpoint Ireland

• Dublin

• Service Manager

  • Jul 1999 - Jul 2000

  Brightpoint Ireland was a multi-national telecommunications equipment distribution and fulfilment house providing outsourced services for Digifone/O2. I managed the customer returns process team of four, working and negotiating daily with multiple suppliers to improve processes and customer experience. Brightpoint Ireland was a multi-national telecommunications equipment distribution and fulfilment house providing outsourced services for Digifone/O2. I managed the customer returns process team of four, working and negotiating daily with multiple suppliers to improve processes and customer experience.