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Strong Supply Chain & Operations Profile specialising in the Food & Drink Industry
James Burrell
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Dalkeith, United Kingdom
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As a successful Supply Chain & Operations Leader I help businesses take back control and remove the stress from the process while making the business leaner, dynamic, less complex and more enjoyable.
With a 30-year track record as an industry Leader and working for some of the most influential food companies in the UK & Europe (Vion, Kerry Foods, Farne Salmon & Trout Ltd, Northern Foods, Moy Park, Finsbury Foods, Compagnie Fruitiere, Flamingo Horticulture), I’m particularly experienced and recognised for turning around underperforming Supply Chain’s and bringing control and calmness back into the business whilst helping them evolve & adapt to modern business challenges.
As a Leader I am able to adapt quickly and successfully to any condition no matter the challenge, while being poised and balanced in tough situations never allowing my emotions to get the better of me.
I am recognised for being Honest, Polite, Diverse, always staying true to what I believe in, cherishing the wisdom and knowledge of my peers and subordinates, not having any preconceived ideas and striving to expose myself to different experiences.
With a 30-year track record as an industry Leader and working for some of the most influential food companies in the UK & Europe (Vion, Kerry Foods, Farne Salmon & Trout Ltd, Northern Foods, Moy Park, Finsbury Foods, Compagnie Fruitiere, Flamingo Horticulture), I’m particularly experienced and recognised for turning around underperforming Supply Chain’s and bringing control and calmness back into the business whilst helping them evolve & adapt to modern business challenges.
As a Leader I am able to adapt quickly and successfully to any condition no matter the challenge, while being poised and balanced in tough situations never allowing my emotions to get the better of me.
I am recognised for being Honest, Polite, Diverse, always staying true to what I believe in, cherishing the wisdom and knowledge of my peers and subordinates, not having any preconceived ideas and striving to expose myself to different experiences.
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2018 - 2019
job
INTERIM OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
unknown.
SH Pratt is one of Europe's leading fruit suppliers, with a turnover of £160m and employs between 201 - 500
staff.
Oversaw all operational areas of a £160m T/O business with full P&L accountability to achieve superior revenues
and increased efficiency.
♦ Reviewed and evaluated current practices to identify opportunities for improvement and development
♦ Forged strategic relationships with key suppliers to manage performance and to ensure superior
fulfilment
♦ Achievement of BRC A+ and TFMS Unannounced Audits
♦ Successfully restructured the warehouse & operational functions releasing £430k
staff.
Oversaw all operational areas of a £160m T/O business with full P&L accountability to achieve superior revenues
and increased efficiency.
♦ Reviewed and evaluated current practices to identify opportunities for improvement and development
♦ Forged strategic relationships with key suppliers to manage performance and to ensure superior
fulfilment
♦ Achievement of BRC A+ and TFMS Unannounced Audits
♦ Successfully restructured the warehouse & operational functions releasing £430k
Operations, Development, Interim
2018 - 2018
job
INTERIM HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN
Finsbury Foods.
is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer, producing a diverse range of cakes, bread and bakery snacks, with a turnover £303m and employs between 1001 - 5000 staff.
Led the end-to-end supply chain function including procurement, supplier management, planning, scheduling,
inventory, stores, and logistics. Drove deployment of a best practice supply chain vision enhancing operational
performance and customer satisfaction.
♦ Reviewed and evaluated current supply chain and purchasing practices to identify opportunities for
improvement and development.
♦ Forged strategic relationships with key suppliers to manage performance and to ensure superior fulfilment.
♦ Spearheaded the re-implementation of the new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system Infor (M3) to stabilise the supply chain process.
♦ Achieved the BRC A+ Audit and revitalised Divisional S&OP's process by leveraging strategic planning skills
and business acumen.
♦ Enhanced Service Level from 68% to 99% within 4 weeks of assignment.
♦ Successfully restructured the warehouse operations to achieve savings of £180k.
Led the end-to-end supply chain function including procurement, supplier management, planning, scheduling,
inventory, stores, and logistics. Drove deployment of a best practice supply chain vision enhancing operational
performance and customer satisfaction.
♦ Reviewed and evaluated current supply chain and purchasing practices to identify opportunities for
improvement and development.
♦ Forged strategic relationships with key suppliers to manage performance and to ensure superior fulfilment.
♦ Spearheaded the re-implementation of the new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system Infor (M3) to stabilise the supply chain process.
♦ Achieved the BRC A+ Audit and revitalised Divisional S&OP's process by leveraging strategic planning skills
and business acumen.
♦ Enhanced Service Level from 68% to 99% within 4 weeks of assignment.
♦ Successfully restructured the warehouse operations to achieve savings of £180k.
Operations, Audit, ERP, Deployment, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Management, Service, Implementation, Development, Audit, Enterprise, Interim, LED
2017 - 2018
job
INTERIM HEAD OF LOGISTICS
unknown.
Mack Multiples is a leading supplier of Fresh Produce in the UK, with a turnover of £226m and employs
between 501 - 1000 staff.
Managed the overall logistics function across a large warehouse to achieve increased operational efficiency and reduced costs.
♦ Initiated and implemented SAP within the warehouse and distribution functions to achieve better control
across the logistics function.
♦ Accomplished £58k reduction in energy costs by switching to LED lights throughout the warehouse and
£48k reduction in labour costs.
♦ Secured £750k savings in asset recovery (£250k pallets, £500k crates) by leveraging strategic planning skills.
♦ Successfully won the M&S Silver & BRC AA* (Unannounced) Audits.
between 501 - 1000 staff.
Managed the overall logistics function across a large warehouse to achieve increased operational efficiency and reduced costs.
♦ Initiated and implemented SAP within the warehouse and distribution functions to achieve better control
across the logistics function.
♦ Accomplished £58k reduction in energy costs by switching to LED lights throughout the warehouse and
£48k reduction in labour costs.
♦ Secured £750k savings in asset recovery (£250k pallets, £500k crates) by leveraging strategic planning skills.
♦ Successfully won the M&S Silver & BRC AA* (Unannounced) Audits.
SAP, Strategic Planning, Energy, Interim, Energy, LED
2017 - 2017
job
INTERIM HEAD OF OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN
unknown.
Compagnie Fruitiere is a leading producer of fruit within Europe, with a Turnover of €800m and employs over
10'000 staff
Oversaw all operational areas of a £85m T/O business with full P&L accountability to achieve superior revenues
and increased efficiency.
♦ Fostered acquisition of Quality Culture Leadership Values to establish superior standards of working.
♦ Executed unannounced and random BRC Audit to successfully achieve the BRC AA* status.
♦ Orchestrated a complete business and staff restructure to achieve enhanced operability and efficiency,
as well as reduced costs.
♦ Efficiently re-launched the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system (Rubicon) with additional new
improved modules enhancing procurement plans, data analysis, and production planning.
♦ Led the deployment of SIC, Line Balancing, RCA to enhance the service level, labour utilisation, yield and waste resulting in a significant reduction of loss from £100k in July to £11k loss in September.
♦ Significantly reduced by 40% the agency staff to achieve savings of £180k per annum.
♦ Secured closure of the market desk at a £300k profit for 2018 compared to £211k loss in 2017.
10'000 staff
Oversaw all operational areas of a £85m T/O business with full P&L accountability to achieve superior revenues
and increased efficiency.
♦ Fostered acquisition of Quality Culture Leadership Values to establish superior standards of working.
♦ Executed unannounced and random BRC Audit to successfully achieve the BRC AA* status.
♦ Orchestrated a complete business and staff restructure to achieve enhanced operability and efficiency,
as well as reduced costs.
♦ Efficiently re-launched the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system (Rubicon) with additional new
improved modules enhancing procurement plans, data analysis, and production planning.
♦ Led the deployment of SIC, Line Balancing, RCA to enhance the service level, labour utilisation, yield and waste resulting in a significant reduction of loss from £100k in July to £11k loss in September.
♦ Significantly reduced by 40% the agency staff to achieve savings of £180k per annum.
♦ Secured closure of the market desk at a £300k profit for 2018 compared to £211k loss in 2017.
Data Analysis, Operations, Audit, ERP, Deployment, Procurement, Leadership, Producer, Service, Production, Audit, Enterprise, Interim, LED
2016 - 2017
freelance
INTERIM CONSULTANT
unknown.
Dawnfresh is one of the UK's largest producers of fish & seafood, with a Turnover of £64m and employs
between 501 - 1000 staff
Managed the deployment of the S&OP's process, as well as recruited a MDM Analyst and Dispatch Manager to streamline logistics operations.
♦ Significantly reduced the working capital from £1.9m to £980k within 3 months of assignment, as well as achieved £1k weekly reduction in labour costs
between 501 - 1000 staff
Managed the deployment of the S&OP's process, as well as recruited a MDM Analyst and Dispatch Manager to streamline logistics operations.
♦ Significantly reduced the working capital from £1.9m to £980k within 3 months of assignment, as well as achieved £1k weekly reduction in labour costs
Operations, Deployment, Analyst, Working capital, Interim, Manager
2016 - 2016
job
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Scottish Salmon Company.
is the 2nd largest fully integrated salmon farming business wholly operating in Scotland, with a turnover of £180m and employs between 201 - 500 staff.
Drove all operational areas of a £126m t/o business with full P&L accountability to ensure alignment with the tactical vision and strategic business plan. Managed and mentored 5 direct reports and 280 indirect reports.
♦ Successfully led BRC audit with 0 minors in one site and 2 minors in the other.
♦ Accomplished over £1.6m savings due to increase in labour efficiency and yield
Drove all operational areas of a £126m t/o business with full P&L accountability to ensure alignment with the tactical vision and strategic business plan. Managed and mentored 5 direct reports and 280 indirect reports.
♦ Successfully led BRC audit with 0 minors in one site and 2 minors in the other.
♦ Accomplished over £1.6m savings due to increase in labour efficiency and yield
Operations, Audit, Audit, LED
2012 - 2016
job
HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN
unknown.
Farne Salmon & Trout is one of the largest smoked salmon facilities in Europe, with a turnover of £115m and employs between 501 - 1000 staff.
Managed the overall manufacturing and distribution operations for a £95m t/o food processor. Drove the introduction of major business changes to restructure the business.
♦ Key contributor to the strategic planning of the sales and operations functions to achieve business
effectiveness and cost savings of over £800k.
♦ Efficiently achieved £350k savings through the introduction of innovative 'Open Cape' palleting.
♦ Initiated, planned, and implemented major business changes resulting in a turnover increase of 90% in 4
years.
♦ Introduced the JIT systems resulting in £1.2m reduction in working capital and £80k in costs
Managed the overall manufacturing and distribution operations for a £95m t/o food processor. Drove the introduction of major business changes to restructure the business.
♦ Key contributor to the strategic planning of the sales and operations functions to achieve business
effectiveness and cost savings of over £800k.
♦ Efficiently achieved £350k savings through the introduction of innovative 'Open Cape' palleting.
♦ Initiated, planned, and implemented major business changes resulting in a turnover increase of 90% in 4
years.
♦ Introduced the JIT systems resulting in £1.2m reduction in working capital and £80k in costs
Operations, Sales, Working capital
2007 - 2009
job
Supply Chain Manager
Moy Park Ltd.
Manager
2005 - 2007
job
Planning Manager
Kerry Foods.
Manager
2004 - 2005
job
Planning Manager
English Provender.
Manager
1987 - 2004
job
Senior Production Manager
Pork Farm Bowyers.
COMMERCIAL SKILLS:
♦ Customer Focus ♦ Environmental & Waste ♦ Budget Management
♦ Leadership & Management ♦ Food Safety
Development ♦ Forecasting/Planning ♦ Technical Compliance
♦ Supply Chain Operations ♦ Project Management ♦ Risk Management
♦ Health & Safety ♦ Conflict Resolution
TECHNICAL SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Advanced Scheduling • MRP, CRM, ERP
• SAP (R3) • Preactor
• MS Office, Project • Business Warehouse
• Promix • Advanced Planning
• Core Enterprise AS400 • Visual Basic Application
♦ Customer Focus ♦ Environmental & Waste ♦ Budget Management
♦ Leadership & Management ♦ Food Safety
Development ♦ Forecasting/Planning ♦ Technical Compliance
♦ Supply Chain Operations ♦ Project Management ♦ Risk Management
♦ Health & Safety ♦ Conflict Resolution
TECHNICAL SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Advanced Scheduling • MRP, CRM, ERP
• SAP (R3) • Preactor
• MS Office, Project • Business Warehouse
• Promix • Advanced Planning
• Core Enterprise AS400 • Visual Basic Application
Management, Basic, Manager, Enterprise, Production, Office, Health, Development, Safety, Compliance, Project Management, Leadership, Risk Management, ERP, SAP, MS office, Forecasting, Budget, Operations, CRM
My education
n/a
MBA, Project Management
MBA, Project Management
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