Nigel Todd

Head of Procurement @ Langdon

About

Food and beverage supply chains are my passion. With over 10 years’ experience in FMCG supply chains, I’m at my best when I’m building working relationships. I achieve this through a positive approach; empathy and interest; regular and effective communication. Careful preparation and the development of value adding procedures allow me to exceed my customers expectations. Core personal values - • Make the most of every moment • Positive approach • Focus on working relationships • Solving challenges collaboratively

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Industry

Food & Beverages

Skill

Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, FMCG, Procurement, Management, Negotiation, Project Planning, Product Development, Food, Team Management, Budgets, Forecasting, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Demand Planning

Experience

Head of Procurement

Langdon

2014-9 - Present · 12 yrs 1 mo

Melbourne

Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator

Perth NRM

2013-8 - 2014-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Perth, Australia

Key Achievements - • Facilitate the development of networks which foster Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) principals, knowledge sharing and collaboration • Delivery of workshops and demonstrations sites • Production of information resources including websites, brochures etc • Reporting & presentation to funding bodies (Australian Government) • Management of a $350,000 Government funded project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from horticultural farms.

National Planning Manager

One Harvest

2012-4 - 2013-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Brisbane, Australia

Key Achievements - • Process mapped One Harvest's entire Calypso mango supply chain • Supported and implemented the roll out of a new software system (ABC Software) for One Harvest including training of third party warehousing staff. • Delivered a detailed weekly national packing and distribution plan for One Harvest Calypso Mango crop • Secured and exceeded supply of One Harvest's Shepard Avocados supply thereby exceeding budget and customer (Woolworths) expectations • Remotely managed One Harvest's Calypso Mango stock in two key, contacted ripening & warehousing facilities

Fruit & Vegetable Procurement Officer

Kraft Heinz

2010-9 - 2012-3 · 1 yr 7 mos

Brisbane, Australia

• Successfully managed a number of Golden Circles beetroot seasons including the 2011 crop where a 95% attainment to plan was achieved despite the 2011 Brisbane floods and a decision to cease beetroot production in Australian • Implemented KPI’s to effectively monitor Golden Circles attainment to schedule and drive improvements in the beetroot supply chain. Through grower engagement, achieved a 10% improvement in quality and 100% pack out of all SKU’s

Procurement Manager

Tropico Fruits Pty Ltd

2007-10 - 2010-9 · 3 yrs

Sunshine Coast, Queensland

• Developed an accurate crop forecasting and budgeting process for Tropico Fruits through the construction of the following two models –  Fruit supply models based on actual supply of the previous five seasons  Fruit costing models for all crops taking into account hidden costs • Implemented a supplier risk matrix and performance measures for Tropico Fruits to mitigate risks associated with food safety and improve quality