Peter Williams
Supply Chain, Sourcing, International Sales.
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain with Commercial and Operations experience in creating strategies and leading execution of supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive growth and change within the business. Experienced in negotiation and strategic planning and execution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Supply Chain
Guocera Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
11.2012 - 01.2023
- Head of Demand forecasting and planning, Group Procurement, Customer Service and logistics functions for USD150 mil turnover organization.
- Quarterly Business Updates to Hong Leong Chairman and BOD
- Manufacturing Cluster Manager (2015 - 2017); Peak profit for 2 kiln 6mil SQM Porcelain plant ( 2015 - 2018 ) running run full sell full at 90% 1st Grade output
- Project Director: SAP Implementation and successful go live ( 2016 -2017)
- Acting Head; International Sales ( 2015 - 2016 & 2020 - 2021)
- Ceramic Plant closure strategy and execution ( 2019 )
- Steering Committee Leader; New Plant Project (2021 - 2023) approved by board
- OEM sourcing; Restructure of team and supply base ( 2022) - Completed at reduced cost and broader supply base
- Distribution consolidation; Centralized warehousing (2022) projected saving USD150k per annum
Sourcing Specialist
Norcros
Kuala Lumpur
01.2005 - 11.2012
- Led UK, SA and Australian sourcing teams to develop channels in China, India and Vietnam
- Initial evaluation, CSR Audits negotiations, Branding and packaging, freight and purchasing terms, production inspection and managing supply lead-times.
- Identified new product opportunities, designs and sources and linked Norcros teams with potential suppliers
- Established QC process, inspection teams and management communication channels in key Sourcing markets
- Managed Client sourcing audits on behalf of HR Johnson
- Managed shipment quality and resolved quality disputes on behalf of group.
- Import channel above 150 containers per month.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Middlesex Polytechnic
London UK 01.1985 - 07.1988
Skills
Manufacturing Supply Chain
Sourcing and Negotiation
Global Shipping Management
Operations Project Management
Affiliations
Malaysian Ceramic Industry Group ( MCIG): Tile Working Group Chairman
World Ceramic Tile Forum ( WCTF ) Malaysia Representative
Timeline
Head of Supply Chain
Guocera Sdn Bhd
11.2012 - 01.2023
Sourcing Specialist
Norcros
01.2005 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Middlesex Polytechnic
01.1985 - 07.1988