Distribution Director

Ref: 553371

Nottingham, UK

£130,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Supply Chain Leader
• Lean Manufacturing Expert
• ERP System Specialist

About the candidate

An accomplished professional with an extensive background in supply chain management and brewing operations across major branded and private label FMCG organisations. Bringing a sophisticated expertise in multi-site network optimisation, cultural change through lean practices, and strategic business leadership including mergers & acquisitions, and ERP implementations. Known for driving transformational change and continuous improvement, this candidate has consistently demonstrated capability in leading complex projects and ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.

What makes them great?

• Transformation and Turnaround: Spearheaded major turnarounds using lean strategies, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies and reducing costs.
• Strategic Asset Management: Led strategic network design to optimise asset use, reducing overall costs and improving service levels.
• Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement: Achieved notable savings through strategic reorganisation and implementation of best practices.

Areas of expertise

• Supply Chain Management: Expertise in designing and implementing robust supply chain strategies that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lean Manufacturing: Skilled in deploying lean methodologies to drive process improvements and operational excellence.
• ERP Implementation: Proficient in leading large-scale ERP implementation projects, enhancing business processes and systems.
• Strategic Planning : Demonstrated ability in strategic decision-making and managing multi-million projects end-to-end from due diligence to integration.