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Matthew Jones

Matthew Jones

Didcot,Oxfordshire

Summary

Seasoned professional in supply chain management with focus on process improvement and strategic planning. Capable of optimising company logistics and procurement processes through innovative solutions and building sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager

Amazon
London
07.2011 - 07.2025
  • Starting as Instock Manager, working with multiple high profile categories to drive metric improvements, lead projects, and engage with world class suppliers to build lasting relationships and supply chain improvements to achieve the best availability for customers.
  • Conducted regular supplier performance reviews to uphold high standards.
  • I own projects across five European marketplaces, aligning between central functions and category teams, supported with performance analysis and regular updates to senior leaders.
  • Lead rollout of a critical business tool across EU markets.
  • Lead seasonal initiatives in Q4/Q1, including pilot programmes for new market inclusion.


Assistant Merchandiser to Senior Merchandiser

Homebase
04.2003 - 07.2011
  • Moving from retail stores to corporate head office, I joined as an Assistant Merchandiser, and between 2003 and 2011 progressed to Merchandiser, then Senior Merchandiser.
  • Built strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent supply, and managed on-time in-full compliance for both domestic and direct import sourcing.
  • Full promotional event and range review planning and execution.
  • Forward planning of stock and flow to provide Distribution Centres with forward visibility of inbound and outbound volumes.
  • Deep diving inventory issues, ensuring that stock is distributed across the stores to correct levels.
  • Leading a small team to manage multiple product categories, carrying our regular appraisals, coaching and performance management.

Department Manager

Homebase
09.1995 - 04.2003
  • Between September 1995 and April 2003 I worked for Homebase in multiple, flagship stores covering a range of disciplines and departments. My last role was leading one of the largest departments in the highest turnover store at the time.

Education

BTEC National Diploma - Aerospace Engineering

Crawley College of Technology
Crawley, West Sussex

GCSE’s - Maths, Physics, Design and technology, Chemistry, English Language, Geography, French and RAF cadet corp

Milton Abbey School

Skills

  • Supply chain modelling
  • Data analytics competency
  • Project leadership
  • Communication proficiency
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical-thinking

Affiliations

  • Special Constable with Thames Valley Police since 2022

Timeline

Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager

Amazon
07.2011 - 07.2025

Assistant Merchandiser to Senior Merchandiser

Homebase
04.2003 - 07.2011

Department Manager

Homebase
09.1995 - 04.2003

BTEC National Diploma - Aerospace Engineering

Crawley College of Technology

GCSE’s - Maths, Physics, Design and technology, Chemistry, English Language, Geography, French and RAF cadet corp

Milton Abbey School

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