LUKE HALL
Spennymoor,Co. Durham
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in cosmetic science and formulation, supply chain and sales management, and team leadership. Demonstrates proficiency in product development and planning, material requirements planning, budgeting and financial management, as well as purchasing and vendor agreements. Adept at customer focus and relationship building, with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Opera and Sage software, Microsoft Office applications, presentation design using PowerPoint and CorelDRAW. Excels in vendor relationship management, pricing strategy execution, regulatory compliance knowledge, product knowledge enhancement, market trend analysis. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive business success while pursuing continuous growth in the field of cosmetic science.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Director
Wear Valley Aerosols
Bishop Auckland, Durham
2025.08 - Current
- Drove sales growth of £5 million over 12 months through new wins.
- Created business opportunities to strengthen market presence through active targeting.
- Set pricing strategies to stay competitive while protecting profit margins.
- Expanded product portfolio across cosmetics and medical devices, enhancing market competitiveness.
- Managed R&D activities to ensure compliance with specifications and timely delivery.
- Led change management initiatives to improve operational efficiency across teams.
- Applied product knowledge to improve client satisfaction through accurate guidance.
- Coordinated daily operations to optimise workflow efficiency and support team objectives.
Supply Chain Manager/ Head of Commercials and R&D
Wear Valley Aerosols
Bishop Auckland, Durham
2017.10 - 2025.08
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations as Head NPD, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Converted 90% of research and development work into profitable sales.
- Optimised new product development costs and enhanced daily operational efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favourable purchase terms.
- Conducted regular reviews of suppliers' performance, maintaining high standards across the board.
- Established operational and administrative procedures to ensure integrity of existing processes.
- Coordinated with other departments, improving overall business functionality.
- Leveraged product knowledge for upselling opportunities during client interactions.
Supply Chain Manager
Wear Valley Aerosols
Bishop Auckland, Durham
2013.08 - 2017.10
- Managed operations for UK and EU distribution centres, ensuring seamless daily workflow.
- Improved delivery OTIF to top-class 98.7% across UK and row.
- Rolled out part order distribution for UK accounts, lifting sales £1.2 million.
- Streamlined supply chain processes using strategic planning methods.
- Redesigned supply chain practices to build a profitable cost centre.
- Cut raw material inventory by several hundred thousand pounds.
- Directed daily operations to maximise output and reduce costs.
- Negotiated contracts with outsourced suppliers and external vendors.
- Reduced procurement costs through effective negotiation strategies.
- Implemented vendor selection process to strengthen business partnerships.
- Built supplier relationships, enhancing delivery timescales and product quality.
- Oversaw purchasing for service special projects, ensuring compliance with product contracts.
- Coordinated supply chain manufacturing and sales operations across 2 north east sites.
Work Experience and Dissertation Study
Evans and Co Solicitors
Spennymoor, Durham
2013.01 - 2013.05
- Applied principles of business and personal law in case tasks under supervision, contributing to case preparation.
- Assisted solicitors with business development, legal support, and organisational tasks to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Identified and managed resistance to change in daily workflows, improving team adaptability.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management -
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 2010.09 - 2013.07
A Levels - LAW (A), Ethics & Sociology (B), Business (A), Sociology (C)
New College Durham
DH1 5ES 2008.01 - 2010.01
Skills
- Cosmetic Science and Formulation
- Supply chain and sales management
- Team leadership
- Product development and planning
- Material requirements planning
- Budgeting and financial management
- Purchasing and vendor agreements
- Customer focus and relationship building
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Microsoft Office applications
- Presentation design with PowerPoint and CorelDRAW
- Vendor relationship management
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Product knowledge enhancement
- Market trend analysis
Certification
- British Aerosol Manufacturing Association
- Company Award on Business Efficiency
LANGUAGES
English - Core Language
Beginner
REFERENCES
- Peter, Dixon, Reference 1, 01388772250, Wear Valley Aerosols, 7A 7B Hatfield Way, South Church Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XF, Mail:
- Reference Name 2, 01388772250, Wear Valley Aerosols, Upon Request..., 7A 7B Hatfield Way, South Church Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XF
Personal
Traveling, Cycling, Music
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Rowing
- Music and Reading
Timeline
Associate Director
Wear Valley Aerosols
2025.08 - Current
Supply Chain Manager/ Head of Commercials and R&D
Wear Valley Aerosols
2017.10 - 2025.08
Supply Chain Manager
Wear Valley Aerosols
2013.08 - 2017.10
Work Experience and Dissertation Study
Evans and Co Solicitors
2013.01 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Business Management -
Teesside University
2010.09 - 2013.07
A Levels - LAW (A), Ethics & Sociology (B), Business (A), Sociology (C)
New College Durham
2008.01 - 2010.01