Philip Marechal

Procurement & Supplier Management: Developed and executed strategic supplier management plans for all key suppliers to achieve optimal supplier agreements and performance (processes & inventory). S&OP Management: Implemented and optimized S&OP and demand planning processes. Defined and allocated uniform and clear steps to functional stakeholders as solutions to fluctuations in demand and sales; optimized forecast accuracy, production capacity, and resources. Stakeholder Management & Relations: Worked closely with the Zespri European Market Managers to achieve sales and marketing goals through provision of timely, accurate supply chain advice; engaged with customers (Retail & Wholesale) to gain an understanding of their needs and incorporate them into supply chain improvement opportunities Effective Team Leadership: Led, empowered, and motivated staff with a strong emphasis on performance.

Optimisation of Fruit Quality: Created smart ways to manage fruit quality and optimise the trade-off between operational cost and fruit quality outcomes. Collaborated with supply chain partners (vendors & distributors) to share fruit quality management best practices and influence their capability to achieve on-going fruit quality improvements, enhancing Zespri brand proposition of premium taste and appearance. Inventory Management & Minimisation of Waste: Developed inventory policies to optimise the trade-off between service level/supply reliability, inventory holding cost, fruit quality impacts, and order replenishment cycles.