I have had 20 years’ operational experience mainly in Sourcing and Production, as an executive and a consultant.
My work has been with both established brands as well as startups.
Currently, I am working for a UK based SaaS sourcing platform.
My key skills are;
• Sourcing and pre vetting potential suppliers.
• Confirming business terms with suppliers.
• Critical path management.
• Managing a staff of 30 locally and internationally.
• Controlling quality.
• Procedures and processes.
• Commercial decision making.
• Negotiating with suppliers.
• Dealing with inspection agencies.
• Dealing with forwarders.
• Any ad hoc duties assigned to me.
• Ensuring gross weighted margin targets are met through the product range.
• General operational management.