Andrew Smart
Supply Network Design Project Lead @Diageo
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WORK HISTORY
Supply Network Design Project Lead @Diageo
Edinburgh, GB
Leading strategic optimisation projects across Diageo\'s global supply network to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. My focus is on designing and implementing future-proof supply chain solutions that drive significant cost reduction, improve service levels, and support our ambitious decarbonisation goals.Key responsibilities include:Leading complex, cross-functional supply network design projects from ideation through to implementation, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic planning (LTSP) and business objectives.Developing and implementing a robust project request and prioritisation framework to ensure optimal resource allocation and maximum value delivery.Driving cost optimisation initiatives across inbound and outbound logistics, with a key focus on opportunities such as duty drawback and liquid losses beyond Scotch.Collaborating with global and regional stakeholders (e.g, Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Commercial, Finance) to identify new opportunities, provide status updates, and remove project blockers.Leveraging data-driven insights and advanced analytical tools to model, assess, and recommend optimised network configurations.Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of Supply Network Design specialists.Focusing on key growth markets including North America (NAM), Latin America & Caribbean (LAC), and emerging opportunities in China and Brazil.
EDUCATION
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Engineering (MEng Hons), Chemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW SMART
Driven to transform manufacturing through a blend of strategic vision, process optimization, and unwavering commitment to sustainability.Throughout my career at Diageo, I\'ve consistently sought opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and create tangible value. From leading multi-million-pound capital projects to spearheading decarbonisation initiatives, I thrive on challenges that demand both technical expertise and strategic foresight.My current role as Market Category Specialist for Utilities allows me to leverage my passion for sustainability to drive impactful change. I\'m proud to manage a substantial utilities budget, ensuring optimal value and alignment with Diageo\'s ambitious 2030 sustainability goals. I\'m also driving initiatives such as the transition to renewable fuels on Islay and the exploration of on-site renewable energy generation, showcasing my ability to translate strategic vision into tangible results.My expertise lies in:Strategic Sourcing & ProcurementCarbon Reduction & Decarbonisation StrategiesRenewable Energy ImplementationProcess Improvement & OptimisationData-Driven Decision MakingProject Management & DeliveryCross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder ManagementI\'m an aspiring Chartered Chemical Engineer and Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt practitioner with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget, fostering collaboration, and championing innovation. I\'m passionate about creating a sustainable future for the manufacturing industry and eager to connect with like-minded professionals who share this vision.Let\'s connect and explore how we can drive positive change together.#Sustainability #Manufacturing #Procurement #RenewableEnergy #ProcessImprovement #DataDriven #ProjectManagement #Collaboration #Innovation #Engineering
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