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.

Inbound Supply Chain Set-Up.

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.

Set-up Shipping Offices for a major food manufacturer.

Set up an export office following MBO of a division of a global food conglomerate.
Ergonomic design of office layout along with furniture and equipment.
Implemented processes to ensure all export orders were managed across multiple factories to strict timelines.
Ensured compliance with all legislation and requirements including Letter of Credit process and compliance with IBAP.
Liaised with HMRC to enable Local Export Control (LEC).
Negotiated with freight forwarders and shipping lines to implement shipping routes for go live.

Managed the merger of commercial teams and processes for a Global Freight and Parcels Carrier.

Managed the commercial merger of TNT Express Europe, TNT Skypak and XP Express Parcels.
Increased Gross Profit by 2% through ongoing review of commercial pricing and sales policy and implementing focused schemes and programmes.
Improved revenue quality by implementing commercial training for field sales teams.
Conducted competitor activity, route and market analysis in order to determine price and margin expectations.