Norbert روث

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for parcel logistics across the EMEA region, aligning with global
procurement policies and business objectives.
 Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct market research, and stay updated on industry trends and best
practices.
 Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring high
service levels.
 Monitor supplier performance, manage contracts, and address any issues or disputes promptly to ensure seamless
logistics operations.
 Drive cost-saving initiatives and value-added services through effective negotiations and strategic sourcing.
 Analyse and benchmark logistics costs, implementing strategies to optimise spend while maintaining quality and
service standards.
 Develop and monitor KPIs to track logistics performance and identify areas for improvement.
 Identify potential risks in the logistics supply chain and develop mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
 Lead cross-functional projects aimed at improving logistics efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing service levels.
 Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and
implementing best practices in parcel logistics.
Notable Achievements
 Consistently achieved substantial reductions in annual inflation rates negotiated with suppliers, surpassing initial
expectations and securing advantageous terms for the organisation.

Lead a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
 Oversee an annual inventory spend of USD40, 000, 000 and manage monthly stock holdings of USD5, 000, 000.
 Develop and implement inventory control procedures to maintain optimal stock levels, reduce excess inventory,
and minimize stockouts.
 Monitor inventory performance through regular analysis of key metrics such as turnover rates, demand forecasts,
and stock ageing.
 Develop and execute procurement strategies to source high-quality materials and products at competitive prices.
 Identify and establish relationships with reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms to ensure favourable
outcomes.
 Implement cost-saving initiatives and value-added services to enhance efficiency and reduce expenditure.
 Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, including customs requirements and import/export
procedures.
 Work closely with other departments (such as sales, finance, and production) to ensure alignment of supply chain
activities with overall business goals.
 Implement and monitor risk management frameworks to address issues such as supply disruptions, market
volatility, and geopolitical factors.
Notable Achievements
 Successfully reviewed and updated the demand planning and ordering process, aligning closely with the Sales
Department. This initiative improved ordering cycles, resulting in significant cost savings and reduced cashflow
demands while maintaining revenue levels. Additionally, it led to a reduction in obsolete stock.

New Product Development on the growing Pantry & Long Shelf Life products.

Focus on expanding Gluten Free, Organic, Vegan and every day pantry products.

Develop supplier relationships both local and abroad.

Expand current Brands SKU’s while maintaining market positioning on price and availability.

 Develop and implement procurement and logistics strategies that align with the company’s overall business goals
and objectives.
 Lead and manage a team of procurement and logistics professionals, fostering a culture of excellence,
collaboration, and continuous improvement.
 Monitor and manage the annual procurement budget of $9, 000, 000, implementing cost-saving initiatives and
optimising expenditure.
 Oversee the procurement process, including sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and supplier
relationship management.
 Spearhead all logistics functions, including warehousing, transportation, distribution, and inventory management.
 Develop and implement logistics strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
 Conduct regular financial analysis and reporting to track budget performance and identify opportunities for cost
reduction.
 Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring
high service levels.
 Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
 Provide insights and support for new product development and market expansion initiatives.

► Managing a $6, 000, 000 annual spend. Working on detailed data analysis year on year defining market growth versus product made \[spend\]. This enabled control of market variation designs and order quantity in each region, culminating in better control over budget spend which increased profit.

► Installed new BOM structure and process into the business. Resulting in a clear understanding of product variations, cost, design iterations, which impacted lead-time (in-house and supplier), this improved planning and cost control.

► Cost control, troubleshooting relationships with all suppliers to satisfy core business targets. By sharing data analysis on regions and BOM variations with core suppliers this better-defined production variations and output schedules resulting in reduced lead-times in delivering finished good to clients.

► Complete Payroll Process for 500+ employees including: processing starters, leavers, pay adjustments, overtime calculations, deductions, expenses etc. onto Payroll System.

► Processing Weekly/Monthly BACS Payments for Payroll + Ad-hoc payments in interim period.

► Process and Reconcile Monthly Payroll data & Post Journals

► Process 3 different Payroll Types: Weekly Payroll (Casual Contracts, Various) Monthly Payroll (Monitored Weekly, paid Monthly) Salaried Payroll (Overhead + Permanent Staff)

► Took complete ownership to run the Annual Statutory Reporting for HMRC as no one had processed this on the new Payroll System before.

► Cost Accountant in charge of Special Projects Budget of $4, 500, 000.

► Controlled management accounts functions, including monthly cost analysis with management team, cost controlling trackside department with monthly review, purchase requisition approval and aid planning.