Stuart East
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
A highly motivated, determined and enthusiastic Supply Chain Manager, with wide ranging logistics experience gained within blue-chip and family owned companies. Offering a track record combining management and organisational skills to deliver both personal and business results. Qualities include the ability to undertake data and statistical analysis and the drive and strategic acumen required to succeed
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Vendor Performance Manager
B&Q
Southampton, Hampshire
2006.01 - Current
- Management of the vendor performance & EDI analysts ensuring focus on all key KPI's (6 team members)
- Development and provision of KPI reporting to both internal (Supply / Commercial teams) & domestic Vendor base (approx 500 vendors).
- Focus on both internal and vendor performance improvement through root cause analysis discussions and corrective action planning.
- Recovery of costs from vendor base where KPI's not achieved (£4.5m during 2024)
Vendor Performance Manager (NEBO)
Kingfisher PLC
Southampton, Hampshire
2020.02 - 2023.05
- Similar activities to the B&Q Vendor Performance role with additional focus / support for Own Brand and multi Banner vendors
- Developed first version of a Vendor Performance Dashboard to assist with performance measurement / improvement management
Supply Manager
Boots the Chemist
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2002.01 - 2004.07
- Responsible for a total inventory of up to 1800 products (inc FCUK & Ruby & Millie), 20 suppliers (Sales £20m).
• Managed cross-functional critical paths identifying & resolving potential supply issues.
• Successfully achieved 96% stock availability through focus on key line & key supplier replenishment processes.
• Managed January & July sale activities. Nominating products for price reductions ensuring effective management of both inventory size & stock budget targets
Project Leader - Logistics Operations Support
Boots the Chemist
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1997.03 - 2002.01
- Developed clear, well-communicated plans to efficiently handle significant workload increases within the Boots supply chain during periods of seasonality and change.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive Christmas cross-functional critical path, supported with monthly updates to internal stakeholders.
• Contributed to the development of a ‘Back Shop Storage Solutions’ project, resulting in estimated savings of £350k per annum.
Regulatory Compliance Manager (9mth secondment)
Boots the Chemist
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2001.03 - 2001.12
- As a member of the D82 warehouse management team, ensured all Health & Safety, MCA, Food & environmental legislation were complied with.
• Responsible for the management of the warehouse administration team, 3 direct reports & 1 Auditor.
• Created & implemented an annual audit & training programme (650 Staff).
• Completed full review & update of the entire D82 warehouse risk assessments.
• Responsible for the recording & investigation of work place accidents. Reporting instances to the HSE & producing recommendations to avoid future accidents.
• Worked with the Legal department, investigating & defending staff compensation claims
Assistant Supply & Operations Manager
Boots the Chemist
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1994.02 - 1997.03
- Day to day management & training of the supply team (x4) including conducting regular reviews, and the setting and meeting of stock & service level targets for the FMCG areas.
• Worked with warehouse managers & suppliers addressing concerns over adherence to Boots requirements. Successes - Improved stock presentation inc packaging & smaller outer sizes.
• Management of significant promotional sales plan activity. Prepared supplier communication & forecasts for first major re-launch of the Boots Brand Film range
Supply Assistant
Boots the Chemist
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1990.05 - 1994.02
- Developed a comprehensive knowledge of supply process UK and Far East.
- Developed real appreciation of Logistics workload & stock holding constraints, due to the significant cubic volumes of stock supplied to stores (Christmas wrap, cards & crackers).
- Responsible for the exit of the Garden shop area, continually forecasting and promoting stock to clear, but in the least profit destroying way.
National Accounts Manager
LW Coles (Dist) Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1987.08 - 1990.05
- Promoting new lines, processing orders & a customer service function, working purely with the company’s largest customers (e.g. Electricity Boards, CWS).
Education
BTEC - Business & Finance
BTEC National Certificate
Arnold and Carlton Collage 1990.09 - 1992.07
A Levels - Economics Geography
Arnold Hill Comprehensive School
Nottingham 1985.09 - 1987.07
A/O -Levels - Maths
Arnold Hill Comprehensive School
Nottingham 1985.08 - 1986.07
O - Levels - 8x O Levels (Inc Maths & English)
Arnold Hill Comprehensive School
Nottingham 1983.08 - 1985.07
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Supplier performance management
- Inventory management
- Performance analysis
Affiliations
- Weekly 5k Park Running
Timeline
Vendor Performance Manager (NEBO)
Kingfisher PLC
2020.02 - 2023.05
Vendor Performance Manager
B&Q
2006.01 - Current
Supply Manager
Boots the Chemist
2002.01 - 2004.07
Regulatory Compliance Manager (9mth secondment)
Boots the Chemist
2001.03 - 2001.12
Project Leader - Logistics Operations Support
Boots the Chemist
1997.03 - 2002.01
Assistant Supply & Operations Manager
Boots the Chemist
1994.02 - 1997.03
BTEC - Business & Finance
BTEC National Certificate
1990.09 - 1992.07
Supply Assistant
Boots the Chemist
1990.05 - 1994.02
National Accounts Manager
LW Coles (Dist) Ltd
1987.08 - 1990.05
A Levels - Economics Geography
Arnold Hill Comprehensive School
1985.09 - 1987.07
A/O -Levels - Maths
Arnold Hill Comprehensive School
1985.08 - 1986.07
O - Levels - 8x O Levels (Inc Maths & English)
Arnold Hill Comprehensive School
1983.08 - 1985.07