09/27/2025 updated

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Business & IT Transformation Consultant

Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Worldwide
B.Eng. (Hons) M.Eng. Class 2 Division 1, Manufacturing Systems
Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Worldwide
B.Eng. (Hons) M.Eng. Class 2 Division 1, Manufacturing Systems

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Martin Crossley CV Aug 2025.docx

Six Sigma MethodologyData AnalysisArchitectureBusiness EfficiencyChange ManagementDemand ForecastingEnterprise Resource PlanningManufacturingMarket ValueProject ManagementWorking CapitalPharmaceuticalsVenta al por MenorSAP ApplicationsSAP ImplementationSupply Chain ManagementStakeholder EngagementStock ControlOil and GasConsumer ProductProcurementSiop
Supply Chain Transformation
Expertise in leading large-scale supply chain transformation projects across multiple industries including Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Retail.

ERP Implementation & Strategy
Extensive experience in ERP systems implementation from architecture to deployment, with focus on inventory optimization, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and working capital reduction.

Project Management
Skilled at managing cross-functional project teams and complex project portfolios with consistent on-time, within-budget delivery.

Supply Chain Planning
Deep expertise in SIOP, inventory management and demand planning processes across global operations.

Data Analytics
Strong analytical skills for strategic problem-solving and data-driven decision making that delivers real business value.

Change Management
Experience in leading organizational change with effective stakeholder engagement across all levels.

SAP Implementation
Specialized knowledge in SAP modules including APO Demand Planner and S&OP systems.

Six Sigma
Green Belt certified with experience applying Six Sigma methodology to reduce inventory and improve operational efficiency.

Languages

GermanGoodEnglishNative speakerFrenchGood

Project history

Interim Supply Chain Consultant

Victrex
Supporting implementation of Anaplan for supply chain planning. Gathered business requirements, designed and built models and data integrations with D365, built user screens, tested and deployed to users.

Director

ILH Consulting Limited
Interim manager focusing on supply chain transformation projects.

SAP Ariba - Programme Change Lead

Severn Trent Water
Change management lead for a procurement transformation covering Supplier Lifecycle, Sourcing, Contract Management, Risk, Purchase to Pay and Spend Analysis.

ERP Implementation – Cutover Manager

MicroFocus
Planning of cutover and business readiness for an Oracle ERP implementation.

Interim Group Global Inventory Manager

ABB
Responsible for coordinating and reporting all inventory reduction projects globally. Project PMO delivering major global net working capital project reducing inventory by more than $1bn. Supply chain analytics proof of concept.

Supply Planning Process Manager

Costa Coffee
Managed preparation phase for Anaplan supply planning implementation – process mapping, business and data requirement gathering, project governance and implementation sequencing. Supply chain planning support for move of 3PL warehousing from UK to Poland.

Project Director, Global Planning Transformation

Astra Zeneca
Managed global deployment and PMO of an Integrated Business Planning process for demand planning and the development and deployment of a supporting IBP analytic system.

Delivery Lead, Global Planning Transformation

Astra Zeneca
Development and deployment of new operating model and processes for global contract manufacturing planning organisation. Successful go-live in May 2022 and handover to business in October 2022.

Senior Manager

Wipro Technologies
Senior Manager in the Digital Value Chain consulting practice in Europe, selling and delivering transformation projects.

Managing Consultant

IBM United Kingdom Limited
Worked in the Supply Chain practice where I was focused on selling, leading and delivering client projects. I was involved in developing IBM's Supply Chain Planning offering to clients and the recruitment of new consultants. I was the main resource for introducing IBM inventory optimisation software to clients.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

3M HEALTH CARE LTD
Supply Chain Manager in a medical device manufacturing business with overall responsibility for purchasing, supply chain planning, customer services and warehousing and distribution, with a staff of 20. Managed a raw material purchase spend in excess of £1 million per month with a global supply base. Developed and chaired the monthly Sales and Operations Planning process. Managed a global supplier base – contracting and reviewing supplier performance. Managed a supply chain restructuring through a 40% business downturn. Ran projects using Six Sigma methodology to reduce inventory from £13million to £6million. Ran a focused project that increased customer service level (OTIF) from 35% to 80%.

SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS MANAGER

3M EUROPE
In charge of the Demand Planning process for the whole of 3M's business in Europe - $4 billion sales, 13 countries, 10 business units, 100 demand planners, 100,000 SKUs. Advised business units on implementing Sales & Operations Planning. Project managed implementation of Manugistics and i2 supply chain planning software. Introduced a centralised demand planning organisation. Developed and implemented demand planning policies and procedures. Coached business units in best practice supply chain planning.

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

PRICE WATERHOUSE
Worked on a range of client engagements as a Supply Chain Consultant.

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