Nathan Kelly
Oxford,UK
Summary
Supply chain and operations professional with extensive experience in demand planning and inventory management. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and enhance forecasting accuracy in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of collaboration with cross-functional teams to support strategic business objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Lead Sales & Operations Planning
Harley-Davidson
Greater Oxford Area, UK
2020.02 - 2026.02
- Lead demand planning across BENELUX, France, and UK markets, delivering forecasts spanning a 3-year product lifecycle.
- Provide detailed feedback on regional performance, model mix, and colour preferences to support strategic inventory and sales decisions.
- Collaborate closely with sales, operations, and supply chain teams to develop data-driven forecasts aligned with business objectives.
- Provide contract and pricing details to support sales and dealer negotiations.
- Manage order processing and support key projects, including launch of new products and dealer riding events.
- Drive continuous process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy, reduce lead times, and minimize stockouts.
- Develop and manage Power BI dashboards to support International markets tranisiton from excel
Vehicle Order Management
Harley-Davidson
2017.06 - 2020.02
- Managed full order-to-cash cycle for vehicles, including intercompany and dealer orders for SWE region.
- Collaborated with demand planning, logistics, and stakeholders to optimize stock levels and resolve operational issues.
- Led stock management for EV bike launch, ensuring readiness for go-live.
- Engaged in cross-regional collaboration to drive consistency and process improvements.
- Monitored stock levels and provided insights to adjust production based on market demand.
Sales & Supply Management
Huber+Suhner
2016.05 - 2017.06
- Managed stock checks across plants and handled order creation, quotes, and inquiries.
- Ensured accuracy of incoming orders and resolved pricing or delivery issues.
- Conducted reports on delays, managed shipments, and adjusted copper-based pricing.
- Supported customer queries in Low Frequency, Radio Frequency, and Fibre Optics markets.
- Maintained strong relationships with UK and Scandinavian partners, providing pricing, delivery, and technical support.
- Collaborated with logistics to expedite deliveries and meet customer requirements.
Skills
- Forecasting & Supply Planning
- SAP ERM/CRM/ISU
- Power BI Reporting & Dashboards
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Data Analysis (Advanced Excel)
References
Harley Davidson - Trevor Barton - Business Planning Director APAC
Harley Davidson - Marta Surinach - Business Planning Director EMEA
Timeline
Lead Sales & Operations Planning
Harley-Davidson
2020.02 - 2026.02
Vehicle Order Management
Harley-Davidson
2017.06 - 2020.02
Sales & Supply Management
Huber+Suhner
2016.05 - 2017.06