Thomas Digby

Experience

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  The Three Swans

  May 2014 - Aug 2019

  Front of House
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  Nissan Motor Corporation

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Buyer

  As part of my degree I completed a 1 year placement at Nissan I where I was working within the purchasing department as a student buyer, operating as part of the Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance.Key Responsibilities Included:• Working cross functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and the Supplier Base.Managing the nomination process and resolving technical issues as part of the engineering team.• Developing relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support delivery of existing and future projects.• Continuous development and management of the supply chain.• Competitor analysis, benchmarking across all Nissan and competitor vehicles, creating cost efficiencies.• Sourcing new parts, working with engineering on a technical level ensuring alignment with project deliverables• Producing key departmental presentations that were shown at president level within Nissan.• Engaging with the product lifecycle, providing effective solutions whilst optimising cost.• Leading training activities on company software for my colleagues. Show less

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  Joules

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  Production Coordinator

  Key Responsibilities Include:• Supporting studio and production teams with accurate data to ensure timely delivery of the product online.• Reviewing work in progress data, ensuring wider teams have visibility on the status of the product lifecycle.• Monitoring and identifying potential issues with the logistics pipeline and recommending effective solutions.Skills Developed:• Creativity – Suggesting alternate effective solutions to a problem and being prepared to take responsibility.• Project Management – Finding new efficient ways to deliver projects on time as a team, improving operations.• Analytical – Analysing and utilising large data sets to ensure the product is sent to market on time. Show less

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  ALTEN LTD - UK

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  Business Manager

  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT- Developed and executed strategic business plans for mid-size accounts and major accounts in the British industrial market, maximizing the potential of the business unit.- Proactively identified and pursued new business opportunities by prospecting potential customers, expanding the client base.- Established and maintained relationships with existing customers, consistently gathering new business leads.- Collaborated with the technical direction to ensure efficient delivery of services and solutions.RECRUITMENT AND CAREER MANAGEMENT- Recruited talented individuals across multiple sectors in engineering throughout the UK.- Designed and implemented a targeted talent acquisition process for senior technical roles, ensuring the selection of highly skilled and experienced professionals.- Oversaw the career development of consultants, conducting career management meetings, annual appraisals, and coordinating training initiatives.PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Ensured exceptional service levels for team projects on behalf of clients, managing and coordinating the team's efforts.- Monitored and optimized the financial performance of the business unit, implementing strategies to enhance profitability.- Fostered strong customer relationships and maintained high levels of customer satisfaction, resulting in long-term partnerships. Show less

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  VHR Global Technical Recruitment

  Sept 2024 - now

  Principal Business Development Manager