E2E Global Strategy, Operations and Continuous Improvement. Strategic, pragmatic, courageous, empathetic people leader of cross-functional teams. Over 18 years in FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Food industries. Thrives in highly challenging environments while managing outstanding working relationships. Awards up to CEO level for Best Sustainability and Cost Saving Programs, Innovation, Process Development, DC relocation, Forecast accuracy improvement, Health and Wellness Programs.
Area
Examples
Customer Service
- Improved customer service by 17%
- Reduced shelf out-of-stock by 5%, simultaneously reducing inventory by 25%.
- Increased transportation capacity by 30% via carrier collaboration and KPIs
Cost
- £500 million in savings through Supply Chain Value Engineering, Network Design, Procurement Negotiation Programs, of which £50 million within 6 weeks.
- Decreased costs by 5% despite legislation changes, capacity limitations, and record inflation.
Cash
- Successfully reduced non-performing inventory by 70% within 3 months.
Sales Growth
- Expanded into 11 SSA markets.
- £6 million in innovation sales thanks to Value Engineering Program.
Innovation
- First in industry dual sourcing of FDA-approved medical devices.
- Introduced rental pallets in CEEMEA.
- Implemented produce-to-ship methodology with DC closure.
Strategies/Processes
Global Value Engineering, Global Direct Procurement, Regional S&OP, Site Manufacturing Continuous Improvement, Global Sustainability.
Systems
SAP, TMS implementation
Team Leadership
- Managed teams of up to 20 people directly, part of leadership teams of 700 individuals.
- Large-scale behavioral change and capability programs.
- Improved team productivity by 20%.