Keith Archer

Experience

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  A.P. Moller - Maersk

  Apr 1993 - Mar 2005

  The effective sourcing & purchase of aircraft spares & services across 12 countries in line with policy and budgetary forecasts. Controller for Maersk Air inventory and the daily operation of the aircraft stores with 8 reports

  • Senior Buyer - Directs/Indirects - Aviation

    Jun 1993 - Mar 2005

  • Senior stores inspector/supervisor - Aviation

    Apr 1993 - Mar 1995
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  Experian

  Sept 2005 - Apr 2011

  Procurement & Logistics Manager

  Responsible for the day to day function of the Procurement & Logistics department serving the global hardware & service needs of the business.

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  Mondelēz International

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2014

  Responsible for the successful management of Co-packed volume in the UK & Ireland, from feasibility study through to delivery of finished goods. The job role provides a one-stop-shop for all communication, supply and project management relating to Co-Pack SKUs including approximately 400 NPD projects per annum. Responsible for the management of service, cost and inventory within the Co-Pack supplier base. Also responsible for the financial impact of all inventory adjustments within the Co-Pack arena and the accuracy of production consumption and SKU profitability driven by Bills of Material accuracy. Role Scope:14 primary suppliers in UK & IE, producing approx. 450 SKUs per annum with a combined output of 42,000 tonnes and a BTP value of $403 Million. Annual co-packing spend $47 Million (labour + packaging) and accounts for approximately 25% of all products sold in the UK.April 2011 – May 2012 Kraft FoodsDirect Materials Buyer UK&I – Flexibles  Implement the EBG strategies across the flexibles portfolio within UK & I. Managing key supplier relationships within the flexibles category. Monitoring vendor performance (KPI, SLA). Ongoing key stakeholder management. Leading VO & NPD across coffee/chocolate flex business. Link for PCM projects between BU & EBG. Price & spec data collation & input in alignment with EBG process.Get discovered for your work! Add your videos, images, documents. Show less

  • Co-Pack Manager - Supply & Projects

    May 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Directs Buyer - UK&I (Fixed Term)

    Apr 2011 - May 2012
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  United Biscuits

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Co-Manufacturing Project Manager (Fixed Term)

  My role is to provide a credible alternative source for product for all Business Units to support the following : test marketing, capex avoidance, business continuity, capacity increase, access to new technologies (to UB Group), strategic outsourcing, and minimising time to market. Covering the purchase of all 3rd Party Manufactured materials for the group. Products are sourced depending on Business Unit need, covering a diverse variety, including biscuits, cakes, morning goods, chocolate bars and initials from a total of 23 suppliers in 7 countries. The portfolio is made up of products which have been outsourced for a number of years, and some where the requirement is either transient or repatriation is planned. Sourcing is both reactive, responding to internal briefs, and pro active, proposing products to internal stakeholders. Show less

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  Holland & Barrett

  May 2016 - Mar 2017

  Senior Buyer
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  USN UK - Ultimate Sports Nutrition

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  Senior Buyer
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  Sainsbury's

  Jan 2019 - now

  Baking Specialist