Rob Knowles
Supply Chain & Logistics Director @Vector Consumer
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WORK HISTORY
Supply Chain & Logistics Director @Vector Consumer
Wirral, GB
End-to-end ownership of global supply chain operations across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality and systems.Lead supplier strategy, contract negotiation and performance management across raw materials, packaging, CMOs and 3PL partners.Own demand planning, forecasting and S & OP to support growth, improve availability and control working capital.Define inventory strategy and manage inbound and outbound logistics across UK, EU, USA and ANZ networks.Lead ERP and systems integration, data accuracy and reporting to support commercial and operational decision making.Partner closely with finance, commercial and product teams to align supply chain strategy with business objectives.Ensure quality, compliance and risk management while building scalable, transparent and dependable operations.
EDUCATION
Runshaw College
A Level Maths, Physics & Business Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT ROB KNOWLES
Supply chain and operations leader with over ten years’ experience building and scaling consumer healthcare and FMCG businesses across the UK, Europe, USA and Australasia.Co-founded Pura Collagen in 2020 and grew it from early concept through COVID-19 to becoming one of the UK’s most awarded collagen brands. In 2024 the business was successfully acquired by Vector Consumer.Today, as Supply Chain & Logistics Director at Vector Consumer, I hold end-to-end ownership of global supply chain operations including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality and systems. I lead supplier strategy, demand planning, S & OP and inventory control, with a focus on availability, margin and working capital.I am known for building resilient, scalable operations, strengthening supplier partnerships and translating commercial strategy into practical execution.Finalist for ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023.
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