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Director, Supply Chain Strategy and Compliance

Gourmet foods and restaurant supply. Large selection of specialty foods from around the world.

A supply chain director with over fifteen years experience with invaluable knowledge of managing projects, resources, and staff in an effective and efficient manner. Highly focused with a comprehensive understanding of logistics, procurement, and the supply chain. Boasting a consistent & proven track record of successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs while increasing performance, all to tight time scales and within budget. Committed to identifying and implementing continuous improvements in the supply chain. Professional Experience: Supply Chain○ Extensive knowledge of coordinating all of the entities involved in a supply chain.○ Knowledge of managing returns and rejections professionally & promptly with suppliers.○ Extensive experience in the strategic planning and transportation of products.○ Experience of liaising with forwarders and global companies to meet all objectives.○ Able to negotiating with domestic and international companies for best cost to deliver.○ Planning of procurement, production, inventory control, logistics and distribution.Management○ Possessing creative problem-solving and analytical skills.○ Proven ability to ensure that products are delivered in a good state and on time.○ Highly effective motivator with strong written and spoken communication skills.○ An ability to handle the pressures arising from having to meet deadlines and targets.○ Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them.○ Having a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a cost effective way.