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Supply Chain Professional
Elliott Middleton
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Winchester, United Kingdom
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Experienced Supply Chain Professional, expert in leading change and delivering performance improvement projects in complex, multi-sized companies, that drive realisation of tangible benefits. Key strengths include: developing integrated Supply Chain strategies by appraising long-term business plans and sector trends to support business efficiency and growth. Build supply chain resilience; leading robust stakeholder engagement with Board Executives and key sponsors to gain buy-in to change and drive sustainable business transformation; negotiating and managing supplier contracts to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure service delivery; and a deep understanding of a wide range of MRP/ERP/WMS systems to deliver improvements in system performance, management information and business tools.
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2018 - ?
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Global Head of Inventory
Condeco Software Group.
Permanent
Condeco Software Group; The leading global solution for workspace management, scheduling, integrating meeting room and desk booking software with quality digital screens Hardware, offering a truly pioneering enterprise solution to transform the workplace. Providing services across 38 countries to over 700 companies worldwide. 34.2m Revenue / 240+ staff / 7 direct reports / report to COO
Key Achievements:
• Global Procurement - Successfully negotiated core product unit price reduction by 28% resulting in 2.1m annual savings, though developed forecasting tools, BOM supply chain management, production scheduling & renegotiations
• Process Implementation - Created stock management & controlled processes for logistics & system fulfilments. Lean applications across Production & Operations, including staff output, to enable growth & remove waste. Generated 1.5m USD additional cash flow through process developments
• Global Stock Management - Provided Demand Forecasting tools, stock category management including; New, Faulty, Repaired, Rental & Proof of Concept products across numerous manufacturing revisions globally. Implemented a new stock management system. global fulfilment, faulty / returns management & rental management. Successfully resolved 1.1m stock discrepancy
• Third Party Logistics Project - Outsourced stock management & shipping offsite to drive efficiencies & reduce cost. Identified companies, processed tendering, shortlisted potentials & managed successful migration. Annual revenue saving of 300k GBP
• Team Development - Scoped out & recruited new team. Implemented regular performance reviews against staff & departments. Setting short term goals for long term targets through a skills matrix for best in class Supply Chain department
• Product Development - Stakeholder Management with Engineers, Designers & Chinese Manufacturers, developing current products & new versions for launch to market though new NPI project planner, LCD, Plastics (sub suppliers), PCB, Turnkey environment. 5 new product launches on project timeline in past 12 months. Including multiple visits to Chain for sourcing
• Commercial Management - Managing budgets for month / quarter / year end, hitting budgets each month. First sandbagging strategy in company's history & Increasing profit margins for the group
Condeco Software Group; The leading global solution for workspace management, scheduling, integrating meeting room and desk booking software with quality digital screens Hardware, offering a truly pioneering enterprise solution to transform the workplace. Providing services across 38 countries to over 700 companies worldwide. 34.2m Revenue / 240+ staff / 7 direct reports / report to COO
Key Achievements:
• Global Procurement - Successfully negotiated core product unit price reduction by 28% resulting in 2.1m annual savings, though developed forecasting tools, BOM supply chain management, production scheduling & renegotiations
• Process Implementation - Created stock management & controlled processes for logistics & system fulfilments. Lean applications across Production & Operations, including staff output, to enable growth & remove waste. Generated 1.5m USD additional cash flow through process developments
• Global Stock Management - Provided Demand Forecasting tools, stock category management including; New, Faulty, Repaired, Rental & Proof of Concept products across numerous manufacturing revisions globally. Implemented a new stock management system. global fulfilment, faulty / returns management & rental management. Successfully resolved 1.1m stock discrepancy
• Third Party Logistics Project - Outsourced stock management & shipping offsite to drive efficiencies & reduce cost. Identified companies, processed tendering, shortlisted potentials & managed successful migration. Annual revenue saving of 300k GBP
• Team Development - Scoped out & recruited new team. Implemented regular performance reviews against staff & departments. Setting short term goals for long term targets through a skills matrix for best in class Supply Chain department
• Product Development - Stakeholder Management with Engineers, Designers & Chinese Manufacturers, developing current products & new versions for launch to market though new NPI project planner, LCD, Plastics (sub suppliers), PCB, Turnkey environment. 5 new product launches on project timeline in past 12 months. Including multiple visits to Chain for sourcing
• Commercial Management - Managing budgets for month / quarter / year end, hitting budgets each month. First sandbagging strategy in company's history & Increasing profit margins for the group
Implementation, Processes, Npi, PCB, Enterprise, Booking, Production, Team development, Software, Development, Category Management, Process implementation, Hardware, Product development, Growth, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Management, Supply chain management, Lean, Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Forecasting, Operations
2017 - 2018
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Group Supply Chain Operations Manager
Tridex Global Ltd.
Contract - 6 months
Tridex Global Ltd; The Tridex Group is comprised of 4 companies across 3 global markets - Swift360 (UK), Traffi Glove (UK), Unisan (EU) & Traffi Corp. (US). The Tridex Group specialises in Personal Protective Equipment & Workwear. Manufacturing & distributing globally whilst providing technical services. The Tridex Group operate within the Retail, Service, Waste and Health & Safety sectors. 20.6m revenue / 40+ staff / manage team of 27 (3 directs) / report to CEO
Key Achievements:
• UK Purchasing & Production - Forecasted annual cost savings of 10% at 1.5m through developed forecasting, capacity management, stock management & fulfilments rates
• Global Project Lead - Identify global cost savings for group, contributing to 2.3m estimated annual savings through waste elimination, renegotiations & commercial planning
• Process Improvements - Lean applications across Production & Operations providing time savings increasing output by 23% and increased OTIF from 40% to 78% in first Quarter.
• New ERP System - Key Stakeholder in implementing & rolling out new Oracle NetSuite ERP system for the Production, Purchasing & Operations across the Group of Companies
• Major Tender Lead - Lead & won the John Lewis Partnership Workwear Clothing tender across all four John Lewis & Waitrose Distribution & Retail Support Staff. Largest customer contract in the company's history
• Team Development - implementing regular performance reviews against 27 direct staff & restructure. Setting short term goals for long term targets to drive effectiveness
• Cost Savings - 56k cost saving by creating an HR platform & implementing new pricing structures with suppliers through rebates, negotiations & company profiling
Tridex Global Ltd; The Tridex Group is comprised of 4 companies across 3 global markets - Swift360 (UK), Traffi Glove (UK), Unisan (EU) & Traffi Corp. (US). The Tridex Group specialises in Personal Protective Equipment & Workwear. Manufacturing & distributing globally whilst providing technical services. The Tridex Group operate within the Retail, Service, Waste and Health & Safety sectors. 20.6m revenue / 40+ staff / manage team of 27 (3 directs) / report to CEO
Key Achievements:
• UK Purchasing & Production - Forecasted annual cost savings of 10% at 1.5m through developed forecasting, capacity management, stock management & fulfilments rates
• Global Project Lead - Identify global cost savings for group, contributing to 2.3m estimated annual savings through waste elimination, renegotiations & commercial planning
• Process Improvements - Lean applications across Production & Operations providing time savings increasing output by 23% and increased OTIF from 40% to 78% in first Quarter.
• New ERP System - Key Stakeholder in implementing & rolling out new Oracle NetSuite ERP system for the Production, Purchasing & Operations across the Group of Companies
• Major Tender Lead - Lead & won the John Lewis Partnership Workwear Clothing tender across all four John Lewis & Waitrose Distribution & Retail Support Staff. Largest customer contract in the company's history
• Team Development - implementing regular performance reviews against 27 direct staff & restructure. Setting short term goals for long term targets to drive effectiveness
• Cost Savings - 56k cost saving by creating an HR platform & implementing new pricing structures with suppliers through rebates, negotiations & company profiling
Service, Manager, Production, Team development, Health, Development, Ceo, Safety, Support, Retail, Management, Operations manager, Lean, ERP, Forecasting, Operations, Oracle
2016 - 2017
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Head of Supply Chain
Genuine Solutions Group.
Contract - 12 months
Genuine Solutions Group; The Group is comprised of two award winning companies Genuine Solutions Ltd and GSUK. GSL specialising in mobile/smartphone accessory distribution and GSUK in environmental recovery/recycling and re-use. Both companies across 41 countries. 19.4m revenue / 70+ staff / manage team of 32 (4 directs) / report to CEO
Key Achievements:
• Vendor Management - Implemented NPI, ranging strategies, vendors management, returns processes, contributing to annual savings of 1.5m
• Inventory Management - Created OMNI channel inventory management system, demand planning tools, product lifecycle management and financial provision management
• Supply Chain Team Development - Through eight direct reports, created internal KPIs, continuous improvement workshops, and lead stakeholder in company project management (including warehouse team of 32 staff) driving cost savings of 500k annually
• E-Commerce Implementation - Manage small online team; setting up the new Magento 2, e-commerce B2B transaction site. Managing & creating all new processes as OMNI Channel business to develop business sales channels by 24%
• Stock Management - increased stock turn from 41 days average stock holding down to 19 days across all SKU categories, releasing 904k liquidity
• Improvement Management - applied internal & external KPI's driving efficiencies across the board & increasing output through weekly and monthly reporting metrics
• WMS Installation - stakeholder and project lead in identifying WMS business need, researched package options, installed through Microsoft Dynamics ERP system
Genuine Solutions Group; The Group is comprised of two award winning companies Genuine Solutions Ltd and GSUK. GSL specialising in mobile/smartphone accessory distribution and GSUK in environmental recovery/recycling and re-use. Both companies across 41 countries. 19.4m revenue / 70+ staff / manage team of 32 (4 directs) / report to CEO
Key Achievements:
• Vendor Management - Implemented NPI, ranging strategies, vendors management, returns processes, contributing to annual savings of 1.5m
• Inventory Management - Created OMNI channel inventory management system, demand planning tools, product lifecycle management and financial provision management
• Supply Chain Team Development - Through eight direct reports, created internal KPIs, continuous improvement workshops, and lead stakeholder in company project management (including warehouse team of 32 staff) driving cost savings of 500k annually
• E-Commerce Implementation - Manage small online team; setting up the new Magento 2, e-commerce B2B transaction site. Managing & creating all new processes as OMNI Channel business to develop business sales channels by 24%
• Stock Management - increased stock turn from 41 days average stock holding down to 19 days across all SKU categories, releasing 904k liquidity
• Improvement Management - applied internal & external KPI's driving efficiencies across the board & increasing output through weekly and monthly reporting metrics
• WMS Installation - stakeholder and project lead in identifying WMS business need, researched package options, installed through Microsoft Dynamics ERP system
Ceo, Winning, UP, Processes, Npi, Online, Team development, Wms, Inventory management, KPI, Development, Project Management, Implementation, Vendor Management, Workshops, Sales, Management, Continuous improvement, Magento, E-commerce, ERP, B2B
2014 - 2016
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Reverse Logistics Manager
GAME Digital Ltd.
Permanent
GAME Digital Ltd; Leading specialist retailer for gaming across store, online & mobile channels. Multiple retail outlets & online in the UK & Spain. Offering digital gaming, computers and associated software for end users. Subsidiaries include; Multiplay - gaming events & hosting services company; AdsReality - Augmented Reality Technology company. 492.9m revenue / 4,000+ staff / manage team of 50+ (3 directs) report to Supply Chain Director
Key Achievements:
• Stock Recall System - Created & implemented rolling forecast for store recalls & ensure defined SKU exit routes through TNT network & GAME Distribution Centre. Recall Function reduced company spend, stock holding across all sites generating savings of 50+m annually
• Faulty Stock Cost Savings - Manage all faulty stock & vendor relationships. Obtain Returns Authorisations & resolve financial discrepancies. Providing savings of 500k in first year
• Logistics Management - Newly created management of all 3rd party supplier management, including KPIs & repair centres. Repair centre functionality increased Preowned capabilities for company to drive a 12% margin increase
• Performance Management - Monitor & maintain workload & performance for 50+ indirect staff across Retail & Online. Creating a returns floor within GAME Distribution Centre to process greater traffic through seasons & peak trading. Cost reduction 150k+ annually across staff & off-site processing site requirements
• Continuous Improvement - Leading multiple projects across business resulting in a 13% improvement in profits; Internal System Integrations, Store Returns Policy Development & Microsoft Repair Centre development
• Charity Creation - Created & chaired committee membership for MAD (Make A Difference) Team; social & charity organisation
GAME Digital Ltd; Leading specialist retailer for gaming across store, online & mobile channels. Multiple retail outlets & online in the UK & Spain. Offering digital gaming, computers and associated software for end users. Subsidiaries include; Multiplay - gaming events & hosting services company; AdsReality - Augmented Reality Technology company. 492.9m revenue / 4,000+ staff / manage team of 50+ (3 directs) report to Supply Chain Director
Key Achievements:
• Stock Recall System - Created & implemented rolling forecast for store recalls & ensure defined SKU exit routes through TNT network & GAME Distribution Centre. Recall Function reduced company spend, stock holding across all sites generating savings of 50+m annually
• Faulty Stock Cost Savings - Manage all faulty stock & vendor relationships. Obtain Returns Authorisations & resolve financial discrepancies. Providing savings of 500k in first year
• Logistics Management - Newly created management of all 3rd party supplier management, including KPIs & repair centres. Repair centre functionality increased Preowned capabilities for company to drive a 12% margin increase
• Performance Management - Monitor & maintain workload & performance for 50+ indirect staff across Retail & Online. Creating a returns floor within GAME Distribution Centre to process greater traffic through seasons & peak trading. Cost reduction 150k+ annually across staff & off-site processing site requirements
• Continuous Improvement - Leading multiple projects across business resulting in a 13% improvement in profits; Internal System Integrations, Store Returns Policy Development & Microsoft Repair Centre development
• Charity Creation - Created & chaired committee membership for MAD (Make A Difference) Team; social & charity organisation
Development, Social, Manager, Processing, Forecast, Online, Organization, Software, Mad, Retail, Hosting, Logistics Management, Network, Technology, Augmented Reality, Management, Continuous improvement, Performance Management
2014 - 2014
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Supply Chain Manager
Boeing Defence UK Limited.
Contract - 6 months
Boeing Defence UK Limited; Part of the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes, defence, space and security systems. British MOD, Chinook Fleet - MRO Service contract. 305.2m revenue / 250+ staff / report to Supply Chain Programme Lead
Key Achievements:
• Data Systems Improvements - Developed accuracy & maintenance; TAV, COPPR, PHLTHIS, MJDI, SPO, GOLD systems
• Material Management - Processes material returned from customers, allocating alternative stock solutions, saving 340k
• Contract Handover - Successful transition of awarded contractual requirements from Vector to Boeing; ALF 502-507 engines
• Supplier Management - Manage Supplier Contracts BE Aerospace, Wesco, Commons, Haas & Dynamics 5 saving 640k p/a
• Process Improvements - Improved workflow, monitoring internal & external stakeholders' workflow. Increased productivity
Boeing Defence UK Limited; Part of the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes, defence, space and security systems. British MOD, Chinook Fleet - MRO Service contract. 305.2m revenue / 250+ staff / report to Supply Chain Programme Lead
Key Achievements:
• Data Systems Improvements - Developed accuracy & maintenance; TAV, COPPR, PHLTHIS, MJDI, SPO, GOLD systems
• Material Management - Processes material returned from customers, allocating alternative stock solutions, saving 340k
• Contract Handover - Successful transition of awarded contractual requirements from Vector to Boeing; ALF 502-507 engines
• Supplier Management - Manage Supplier Contracts BE Aerospace, Wesco, Commons, Haas & Dynamics 5 saving 640k p/a
• Process Improvements - Improved workflow, monitoring internal & external stakeholders' workflow. Increased productivity
Contracts, Management, Service, Security, Workflow, Monitoring, Contracts, Processes, Manager
2012 - 2014
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Planner Buyer Team Lead
Vector Aerospace Engine Services MRO.
Permanent
Vector Aerospace Engine Services MRO; An industry-leading, AIRBUS Owned, provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for fixed and rotary wing aircraft operators around the globe. Offering responsive, high quality and value-for-money support for engines, airframes and components across both commercial & military contracts. 536m revenue / 2,200+ staff / 6 directs / report to Site Procurement Manager
Key Achievements:
• Consumable Project Lead - Identified & implemented lineside consumable stock to reduced wastage & increase productivity
• Planning Lead - Plan all engines into production line dependant on overall TAT & material availability, increasing efficiency
• Relationship Development - Main customer interface for supplier management of Honeywell ALF502-507 engines
• Process Improvements - Created Kanban, Life Cycle, consignment stock management & process mapping for site
• Implementing Lean Methods - Introduced improvements to the lean production line; reduced TAC time from 7-5 days
• Data Analysis - Report building for direct & senior management stakeholders. Developing both internal & external KPI's
Vector Aerospace Engine Services MRO; An industry-leading, AIRBUS Owned, provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for fixed and rotary wing aircraft operators around the globe. Offering responsive, high quality and value-for-money support for engines, airframes and components across both commercial & military contracts. 536m revenue / 2,200+ staff / 6 directs / report to Site Procurement Manager
Key Achievements:
• Consumable Project Lead - Identified & implemented lineside consumable stock to reduced wastage & increase productivity
• Planning Lead - Plan all engines into production line dependant on overall TAT & material availability, increasing efficiency
• Relationship Development - Main customer interface for supplier management of Honeywell ALF502-507 engines
• Process Improvements - Created Kanban, Life Cycle, consignment stock management & process mapping for site
• Implementing Lean Methods - Introduced improvements to the lean production line; reduced TAC time from 7-5 days
• Data Analysis - Report building for direct & senior management stakeholders. Developing both internal & external KPI's
Data Analysis, Contracts, Procurement, Lean, Management, Kanban, Support, Process Mapping, Development, KPI, Production, Responsive, Contracts, Manager
2011 - 2011
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Purchasing Manager
Hama UK Limited.
Permanent
Hama UK Limited; One of the leading accessory companies in Germany, specialising in several areas including photo, digital, audiovisual, multimedia, mobile phones and optics. Focusing on UK market entry in the Retail sector. 11.2m revenue / 40+ staff / 2 directs / report to Purchasing Director
Key Achievements:
• Purchasing FMCG & UK services. Forecasting analysis & ordering to fulfil sales orders
• Managed & developed key accounts of Amazon, HMV, Dixons Carphone Warehouse & UK Grousers
• Managed 2 purchasing assistants & 16 warehouse staff. Negotiation of improved purchase prices, service & freight rates
• Demand Planning & shipment scheduling from China to maintain high stock turn at 100% availability
Hama UK Limited; One of the leading accessory companies in Germany, specialising in several areas including photo, digital, audiovisual, multimedia, mobile phones and optics. Focusing on UK market entry in the Retail sector. 11.2m revenue / 40+ staff / 2 directs / report to Purchasing Director
Key Achievements:
• Purchasing FMCG & UK services. Forecasting analysis & ordering to fulfil sales orders
• Managed & developed key accounts of Amazon, HMV, Dixons Carphone Warehouse & UK Grousers
• Managed 2 purchasing assistants & 16 warehouse staff. Negotiation of improved purchase prices, service & freight rates
• Demand Planning & shipment scheduling from China to maintain high stock turn at 100% availability
Retail, Forecasting, Sales, Service, FMCG, Amazon, Market entry, China, Manager
2009 - 2011
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Far East Inventory Controller
Gemma International Ltd.
Permanent
Gemma International Ltd; One of the UK's largest Licenced Greetings Card distributors, selling greetings and party products throughout all major Retail Channels within the UK. 11.9m revenue / 50+ staff / 1 direct / report to Logistics Director
Key Achievements:
• Manage PO's, production, import, export for direct FOB requirements for major grocers, KPI reporting
• Managing 34 overseas suppliers with over 10k SKU's, maintain supplier KPI's, OTIF for all SKU's
• Forecasting annual spend 3.2million USD, clearing payments & providing landed costs
• Provided 478k USD cost savings over duration of employment; streamlined Inventory & Supply Chain
Gemma International Ltd; One of the UK's largest Licenced Greetings Card distributors, selling greetings and party products throughout all major Retail Channels within the UK. 11.9m revenue / 50+ staff / 1 direct / report to Logistics Director
Key Achievements:
• Manage PO's, production, import, export for direct FOB requirements for major grocers, KPI reporting
• Managing 34 overseas suppliers with over 10k SKU's, maintain supplier KPI's, OTIF for all SKU's
• Forecasting annual spend 3.2million USD, clearing payments & providing landed costs
• Provided 478k USD cost savings over duration of employment; streamlined Inventory & Supply Chain
Retail, Forecasting, KPI, International, Production
2006 - 2009
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Inventory Controller Buyer
Bainbridge Marine Limited.
Permanent
Bainbridge Marine Limited; A global supplier of technical marine fabrics and accessories. Supplying wovens, laminates, batten systems, sail hardware, CoverGuard, flag, banner, spinnaker sails to Boatbuilders, Chandlery's & Racing Teams. 16.7m revenue / 30+ staff / report to Purchasing Manager
Key Achievements:
• Forecasting stock requirements and reporting via ERP Navision system and out to excel
• Price & contract negotiation with suppliers controlling a £2.8 million spend
• Manage 8 warehouse operatives and buyers. BOM item management from multiple Raw Material Suppliers.
• Successfully driven the merging of two warehouses in to one distribution centre
Bainbridge Marine Limited; A global supplier of technical marine fabrics and accessories. Supplying wovens, laminates, batten systems, sail hardware, CoverGuard, flag, banner, spinnaker sails to Boatbuilders, Chandlery's & Racing Teams. 16.7m revenue / 30+ staff / report to Purchasing Manager
Key Achievements:
• Forecasting stock requirements and reporting via ERP Navision system and out to excel
• Price & contract negotiation with suppliers controlling a £2.8 million spend
• Manage 8 warehouse operatives and buyers. BOM item management from multiple Raw Material Suppliers.
• Successfully driven the merging of two warehouses in to one distribution centre
Excel, Forecasting, ERP, Controlling, Navision, Management, Hardware, Banner, Accessories, Manager
My education
Coventry University
BSc, Sport and Exercise Science & BA Business Studies
BSc, Sport and Exercise Science & BA Business Studies
Basingstoke College of Technology
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
Queen Marys College
Secondary, English Literature & Language
Secondary, English Literature & Language
Bishop Challoner School
Secondary, Human Physiology & Health
Secondary, Human Physiology & Health
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