Teerath Sandhu
Cardiff
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in strategic planning, project coordination, and operations oversight, particularly in food and drink manufacturing and sales. Demonstrates proficiency in quality assurance and workflow optimisation within food and drink production, adhering to BRC and SALSA standards.
Skilled in customer relationship management across diverse sectors including foodservice, retail, hospitality, education, health, and international export markets. Proven ability to conduct market research and integrate products into various markets effectively. Experienced in sales forecasting, financial reporting, supply chain coordination within UK and export markets, brand promotion of multiple brands, e-commerce strategies, digital marketing, public relations, and liaising between business and government entities.
Known for influential communication skills, strategic decision-making capabilities in diverse environments such as manufacturing, sales and relations between businesses and government.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Sims Foods Limited
Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
06.2009 - 09.2024
- Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.
- Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
- Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
- Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
- Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
- Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Maintained inventory control, reduced stock shortages.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
Board member
Food & Drink Export Council
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided counsel during crucial negotiations, leading to favourable agreements.
- Established clear communication channels, improving stakeholder relationships.
- Developed and delivered a peer to peer program involving food and drink producers, brands, exporters, related businesses, buyers and government
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Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Film & Media
Cardiff University
Cardiff 09.2006 - 07.2009
A-Levels - Business Studies, English Literature & Language, Media Studies
Cardiff High School
Cardiff 09.2004 - 07.2006
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs
Cardiff High School
CardiffSkills
Strategic planning
- Project coordination and Operations oversight within the business such as new product development and production flows
- Quality assurance and Workflow optimisation through accreditation food and drink production including BRC and SALSA
- Customer relationship management including contract negotiation, marketing plans, promotion and product delivery
- Customer relationship included regional and national foodservice, Independent and Multiple Retail, Hospitality including pubs, restaurants, hotels, stadia and QSR, Education and Health sectors International export buyers Developing customer facing leadership and rapport
- Market research in multiple areas such as retail, hospitality, catering and export markets Understanding product implementation and market integration
- Sales forecasting and financial reporting
- Supply chain coordination within UK and Export markets
- Brand promotion of 4 different brands to market
- E-Commerce understanding and Digital Marketing
- Public relations and liaising between business and government
- Influential communication, and strategic decision making
- Resilience under pressure
- Leadership in diverse environments including manufacturing, trade shows, consumer events and
- Strategic decision-making
- Adaptability to change
Affiliations
- Sport - keep active and fit playing football and padel tennis weekly along with gym work
- Film
Certification
Level 3 HACCP for Food and Drink Production
Full Drivers Licence
Languages
English
Native
Punjabi
Fluent
Welsh
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Board member
Food & Drink Export Council
01.2023 - 06.2024
Manager
Sims Foods Limited
06.2009 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Film & Media
Cardiff University
09.2006 - 07.2009
A-Levels - Business Studies, English Literature & Language, Media Studies
Cardiff High School
09.2004 - 07.2006
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs
Cardiff High School
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