Sarwar C.
Global Head of Optimisation, Liquids Innovation and Liquids Supply Chain - Vapour @BAT
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WORK HISTORY
Global Head of Optimisation, Liquids Innovation and Liquids Supply Chain - Vapour @BAT
London, GB
Lead three global teams across Productivity/Optimisation, Liquids Innovation Programme Management and Liquids Supply Chain in an incredibly dynamic and fast paced environment.• Delivered £400m+ savings via component, manufacturing and supply chain initiatives.• Launched 50+ flavours and 700+ recipes at 100% OTIF; standardised formulations and simplified portfolio.• Drove global portfolio optimisation delivering reduction from 130+ flavours to 60 and implemented guardrails to maintain control. • Reduced lead times by 6 weeks and avoided £25m+ YtD liabilities through supply chain optimisation and continuity planning.• Managed Tier 2/3 supplier relationships across Europe, US and Asia (inc. China) and delivering bulk liquids OTIF at 100%.• Led ESG agenda delivering projects that reduced scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions.
EDUCATION
University of Bristol
BSc, Pharmacology
Shrewsbury Sixth Form College
A-Levels, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology & History
ABOUT SARWAR C.
Accomplished senior leader in operations, innovation, and supply chain with over 18 years of expertise in the consumer goods sector. Skilled in managing global teams and overseeing complex new product development projects, factory relocations, and supplier management programmes. Recognised for driving significant cost reductions exceeding £400 million and consistently achieving 100% on-time, in-full delivery across extensive NPD portfolios. Successfully executing major manufacturing transitions and managing significant complexity, ambiguity, driving clarity and direction in a dynamic and fast paced, constantly changing environment. Adept at ensuring regulatory compliance and robust business continuity throughout all initiatives. Core Strengths:• Operations Leadership: Global team management, programme governance, stakeholder engagement.• Supply Chain Strategy: Sourcing, Tier 2/3 supplier management across Europe, US and Asia (inc. China), change management, lead time and liability reduction.• NPD Delivery: End to end launches, factory builds, launch readiness, OTIF delivery.• Cost & Productivity: Component cost reduction, process simplification, freight and supplier consolidation.• Risk & Compliance: Regulatory readiness, business continuity, CAPA and quality systems.• Tools: MS Project, MS Office, Visio; SAP integration and deployment.
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