Practice Leader: Paul Manners–Operations, Procurement & Business Transformation

20+ years global operations, supply chain and digital transformation expert

  • Operational Transformation & Target Operating Model Design: Skilled in executing large-scale transformations, right-sizing, and target operating model design to streamline processes, optimise resources and enhance organisational agility.
  • Digital Transformation & Technology Integration: Experienced in ERP, WMS and TMS implementation, modernising procurement and logistics functions for data-driven decision-making and efficiency.
  • Supply Chain Optimisation & Resilience: Proven in optimising supply chain networks to boost efficiency, cut costs, strengthen resilience, with expertise in logistics, facility commissioning and demand planning.
  • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Excellence: Delivers cost savings and improved supplier partnerships through sourcing strategies and compliance, building sustainable, value-driven procurement functions.

Geographies:

Australia, Africa, China, USA, Europe.

Client sectors:

Industrials (Aerospace, Fire & Security, Cable Management, Electronics), Transport & Logistics (Road, Rail, Multimodal, Cold Storage), Private Equity, Retail (Supermarkets), IT (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), European Institutions, FMCG, Not for Profit.

Senior Executive:

  • VP Operations, IMI
  • GM Operations, Atkore International
  • GM Supply Chain, Chubb Fire & Security
  • Program Manager, The Boeing Company

Consultant:

  • Director, Vantage Procurement
  • Director, Grant Thornton Australia and Luxembourg
  • Consultant, Proudfoot

Credentials:

  • MBA, Australian Graduate School of Management
  • M.Commerce (Strategic Value Management), UNSW
  • B. Technology Management, WSU
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Lead Auditor, Exemplar Global

Community:

  • Member Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
  • AU/NZ Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg
  • Member Newington Swimming Club
  • ISL Luxembourg Swim Coach

 

Contact Email:

[email protected]

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