Programme Director
Ref: 605866
Derbyshire
£750 per day
- Contract
- Global Supply Chain Expertise
- Strategic Leadership
- Programme Management
About the candidate
Candidate is a highly experienced Programme Director with over 20 years of delivering global supply chain, logistics, and FMCG transformations. He has partnered with C-suite leaders at Brambles, Fonterra, and national health organisations to optimise networks, safeguard critical shipments, and standardise reporting across complex, international operations.
What makes them great?
- Delivered logistics and supply chain analytics at Brambles, covering operations in 180 countries and 600,000+ collection points, enabling measurement of on-time deliveries, missed collections, and fleet utilisation.
- Directed Fonterra’s global data programme across 40+ markets, implementing shipment delay early-warning systems that ensured continuity of dairy exports for one of the world’s largest FMCG companies.
- Implemented SAP Central Finance at Fonterra, providing integrated financial and supply chain reporting to improve profitability and operational resilience.
- Led New Zealand Health’s national supply chain consolidation, pooling medical device procurement across 20 District Health Boards, and introduced a PPE tracking mechanism during COVID-19 to ensure real-time visibility of protective equipment nationwide.
- Built global data and reporting platforms enabling proactive logistics planning, executive insight, and consistent supply chain visibility across multinational networks.
- Experienced in ERP and procurement leadership, managing multi-million dollar selections and negotiations across Oracle, SAP, and NetSuite platforms to support logistics and FMCG operations.
Areas of expertise
- Supply Chain & Logistics Transformation: Proven track record in leading extensive transformations that refine operations and enhance efficiency.
- ERP & Procurement: Adept in managing and implementing ERP systems including Oracle, SAP, and NetSuite, alongside strategic procurement capabilities.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in building data platforms that support strategic business decisions and improve operational visibility.