Global Supply Chain Set-Up.

Global Supply Network design and implementation for a global blue chip personal care products manufacturer.

Designed an implemented a network to supply cosmetic products across the world from a single source plan in South America.
Solution included coordinating small volumes to meet factory MOQ and container fill needs.
Implemented a network of de-consolidation centres.
Introduced a commercial model to meet the needs of individual Marketing & Sales Organisations (MSO) including demand flow, currency fluctuation and cost to serve ratios.
Cost to serve modelling from factory to warehouse by event to enable value engineering; – Factory – Inland Transfer – Port – Ocean – Port – Customs Clearance – Taxes – Linehaul – Handling – Storage.

WMS Implementation.

Implemented ProAct WMS for a Retail Logistics Provider

Successfully implemented multi-user WMS implementation.
Created the definition of business needs to enable core modules to be adapted.
Full UAT including creation of test scripts for multiple client operations each with their own idiosyncrasies.
Managed test teams for the full test cycle Dev / Test / Fix / Test / Release.
Managed internal stakeholders and the supplier relationship.

International Inbound Supply Solution for a Global Personal Care Manufacturer.

Designed and implemented a pan-European supply network for cosmetics produced at a new facility in the Far East.
Implemented a network of de-consolidation centres across Europe.
The incoterms were EXW to enable solid commercial management of all aspects of the service.

Set up Freight Control Towers for three major manufacturers.

Set up freight management, audit & expediting services from the same service centre.
Implemented customs and tax using deferment measures to improve cash flow.
Introduced inventory visibility & reporting.
Freight audit – reducing freight costs by 10-15%.
Bulk product audit – reduced billing errors by 7%
Container flow management – reduced demurrage and increased stock availability by c3 days.

Merger and Acquisition projects for a Helicopter operator and a major 3pl.

Worked with M&A team to create and deliver a global acquisition strategy.
Conducted business assessment of potential acquisition target including;
Completed EBITDA impact evaluation.
Conducted product portfolio and market fit analysis.
Set up and operated a contracts ‘war room’, conducting analysis and evaluation for long term viability (e.g. change of ownership clauses etc. / customer contracts viability).