Description

Board-level operations and supply-chain advisor with a proven track record of multi-million-pound cost savings and efficiency gains across FMCG, 3PL and global logistics networks.

Delivered large-scale re-organisation designs for a global FMCG enterprise, driving organic growth of 40%+ YOY and embedding robust ERP/system builds to support scale.

Specialist in 3PL strategy, global operations optimisation, and go-to-market project launches, combining deep commercial acumen with hands-on execution.

Known for rapidly diagnosing operational bottlenecks, negotiating high-value contracts, and aligning supply chains to aggressive growth targets.

Flexible, remote-ready consultant available for interim mandates or board-level advisory engagements.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Poole (up to 50km)

DDC Dolphin Ltd
Operations Director
April 2023 - Today (3 years and 2 months)
• Reviewed within the first 6 months operational efficiencies across suppliers, resulting in a year on year saving of over £100,000.
• Improved the OTIF score across the business to over 98% while also building buffer stock to assist urgent orders.
• Cashflow process bought in to avoid supplier stoppages, and ensure supply chain stock holding was reduced, and cash increased.
• Planned, directed, and coordinated the manufacturing of products in compliance with company objectives and everchanging worldwide quality standards.
• Setup all departments KPI's ensuring the business maintains the organic growth while keeping the standards high and costs low.
Corporate strategy IT Strategy Supply chain Project Management ERP
Instant Access Europe Ltd
Head of Operations
June 2022 - April 2023 (10 months)
• Key decision maker ensuring support requirements are forecasted & implemented to support the ongoing growth of the business.
• Achieved 0% operational cost increase while scaling turnover to double.
• From sourcing to implementation found various 3PL partners without any cost increase, but able to scale.
• New packing suppliers saving over 60% compared to current supplier.
• Reviewed demand planning ensuring a stock holding reduction of just over 50% and a cashflow benefit from the bottom line, without an impact to OTIF.
Supply chain Business plan Product management Project Management Corporate strategy
Coty Inc
Senior Shift Operations Leader (Promotion)
March 2020 - June 2022 (2 years and 3 months)
• Promoted to take on large-top level projects from start to finish.
• Mentored and developed up and coming potential managerial prospects further within the DC and bring more cohesion across the wider site.
• Accessed the operations and implementing continual improvement mentality across the various leaders, achieving a 20% head count reduction without effecting any KPI's / SLA's.