Experience

Elixinol

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Present



skinChemists

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations and Supply Chain Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  The business mandate was to oversee and manage the company's overall operations, supply chain and logistics strategy to maximize process efficiency and productivity. In addition, created a more structured centralized forecasting and replenishment operations focused on inventory management and service level optimization. Managed a team of 6 people and played a crucial part in developing and maintaining good relationships with suppliers and vendors. Delivered approx. £10M T/O to UK, Europe and USA markets.• Managed inventory for approx. 700 SKU’s with approx. 1,000 different sorts of components under 6 different brands • Planned and organised the purchase with the suppliers in UK, USA, Spain, Poland and China, assessed project and resource requirements maintained the accounts with 3PL in USA and Spain • Estimated, negotiated and agreed budgets and timescales with clients and commercial director• Reduced weekly storage cost with 3Pl in USA from $2.75 to $2.05 which gave approx. $6,000 yearly cost savings, also reduced freight cost by 3% through freight contacts negotiation with hauliers• Developed significant expertise, skills and knowledge to be the voice and influence for supply chain operations across the wider business. Coached and guided team members to deliver optimal outcomes.



Maritime Foods Ltd

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2020

  Competently managed to deliver approx. £25M T/O, achieved the weekly service level to 99% with TESCO, reduced yearly inventory budget from £1.5M to £1.3M, saved approx. £33K on European transport every year, implanted de-top process on palletisation which gave saving approx. £50K per year.• Managed forecasting, demand, supply planning and purchasing, delivered stock management & availability processes to enable 99% customer (TESCO, ICELAND) service levels• Inventory management for all finished goods (£1.3M,1,500 pallets), packaging and ingredients (€150K)• Visited suppliers quarterly in Germany, Hungary and Poland viewed manufacturing methods and strengthening the understanding of the production and relationships with the supplier• Improved on-time delivery from 72% to 99% by moving from day 1 for 2 to day 1 for 3 delivery• Management of 3rd party warehousing partner (Yearsley) managing performance against set KPI’s• Budget management for Inventory and lead the S&OP monthly meeting on forecast vs actual sales with commercial and finance team• Worked closely with the Commercial and Finance teams to develop the assumptions behind the forecast for NPD / EPD / new customer and market launches



Nestlé

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Supervisor

  • Nov 2010 - Oct 2013

  • Raised purchase orders to global (EU & Asia) suppliers as Nestle India / Malaysia / Kenya / France / Switzerland and Nestle Israel is known as Osem,• Managed approx. 400 SKU’s / products including Chilled, Frozen and Ambient. Dealt with the retailer account – TESCO, ASDA, SAINSBURY, and BUDGENS. • Ensured stock levels are maintained to optimum levels at a third party (Reed Boardall, Ceva, and Eddie Stobart) distribution. Consult with global suppliers, reconcile and update Sage on the Purchase Orders and ensured POP for all shipments. • Dealt with suppliers and shipping companies (MSC, Evergreen, MAERSK) regarding consignments issues and ensuring the timely receipt of deliveries of the containers. • Dealt with issues of shortages and damages immediately with suppliers/shipping companies and reported to the Supply Chain Manager regularly on the issues. • Supervision of two customer service assistants including day to day line management of the team, the first point of contact for general people-related concerns, the delegation of work and management of workloads and workflow to ensure productivity, regular communication to all the staff through informal channels, fostering team spirit by encouraging, supporting, coaching and motivating all staff.



Nowtel Group

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Managed the production of printed materials (Calling card and marketing literature) from both UK and International (CHINA) printing houses, check and verify the print quality and accuracy of printed information.• Managed the delivery and distribution of printed products to distributors, customers and secure warehousing as appropriate• Managed stock levels, at all times, and are aware of stock movement and stock holding at the customers, in the warehouse, in transit and in production.• Worked closely with the customer, logistics, subsidiaries and other external and internal contacts to ensure customer orders and enquiries are processed promptly and correctly.• Checked and approved the Purchase Invoices within company KPI time frame and prompt production of all Invoices within the Nowtel & company KPI time frame.



GE Power

• United States
• Electric Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics & Operations Intern

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2007

  • Order processing, Goods receipting, Stock/Carrier related issue, Problem solving and resolution, Stock movement, Order in progress and Work in progress on daily basis• In depth use of GE’s ERP system (Oracle) for order and inventory management and maintain the Customs Bonded Warehouse with notification of import & export method • Complete administration for goods in and goods out procedure accurately in Oracle and Excel Spreadsheet. Preparation of Certificates of Origin and Export inspections• Scheduled and planned shipments to overseas customers worldwide including liaising with suppliers, shipping companies and customer• Made a significant contribution to the GE Refurbished Parts Business growth in Europe: 2006 sales $22.4m CM $9.8m 2007 1st half sales $11.5 CM $5.6m by proving support as an Operation Intern.