With over 15 years of experience in the fresh produce and FMCG sectors, this accomplished professional combines analytical precision with commercial insight and a deep understanding of operational delivery. Their career has spanned procurement, supply chain, business systems, and data analytics – all underpinned by a pragmatic, results-driven approach that delivers measurable business value.

They have successfully led cross-functional business planning and transformation projects across the UK and Europe, designing and implementing enterprise-wide solutions using Power BI, Qlik, Anaplan, and advanced Excel systems. By streamlining data management, automating reporting, and aligning commercial, finance, and operational teams, they’ve helped leadership groups move from reactive firefighting to proactive, insight-led decision-making.

A key achievement includes the development of integrated forecasting and budgeting tools that replaced disconnected spreadsheets, reducing manual reporting time by over 5 hours per week and improving accuracy across multiple business units. Their data-driven scenario modelling directly contributed to significant cost savings and waste reduction during seasonal planning cycles.

Before moving into data and systems leadership, they built a strong foundation in procurement and supply chain management – overseeing international sourcing across Europe, Central and South America, and driving supplier partnerships that balanced commercial performance with long-term resilience. Their ability to negotiate effectively, manage contracts, and lead teams across diverse functions is complemented by an approachable, methodical leadership style.

Now available immediately, this candidate is seeking a new opportunity where data, systems, and commercial strategy meet – ideally within a 90-minute radius of Stansted (covering Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, and Kent). They are open to permanent, interim, or project-based roles across data, business systems, logistics, commercial operations, or finance.

While previously operating at senior levels, they are motivated by challenge, impact, and purpose rather than title – bringing a rare blend of technical capability, commercial understanding, and collaborative drive to help businesses in the fresh food and FMCG sectors grow smarter and faster.

For introductions contact the Beanstalk.Global team on 01284 715055 or email info@beanstalk.global quoting Ref: 1019851.