Third largest retailer in the world. B&Q, Castorama, Brico Depot, Hornbach 12 bilion $ p.a.
General Manager B&Q Direct Sourcing.
Directed team of 10 buying goods from outside UK
Created and implemented vision to generate greater profit.
* Improved profitability, efficiency and service through:
o Restructured organisation.
o Introduced new global sourcing system.
o Improved sourcing processes, roles and responsibilities.
Resulted in additional direct sourcing projects and raised service levels.
General Manager Kingfisher Co-packing
Directed Kingfisher Global Co-packing. Team of 10 in UK and a team of 25 in China, covering all business aspects. Managed a Chinese factory of 200 associates.
* Tripled business volume through selling internally B2B.
* Reduced production costs by >50% through lean methodology.
* Increased service level from 95 to 99% through vendor management programme.
* Tight financial management resulted in loss moving to breakeven.