Tom Somerville
Head of Supply Chain & Logistics @Ukbic
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Head of Supply Chain & Logistics @Ukbic
Coventry, GB
Responsible for capital and operational procurement, manufacturing systems, production control and logistics operations at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). UK BIC is a start-up in receipt of significant government and private funding to ensure that the UK leads the world, and reaps the economic benefits, in the global transition to a low carbon economy.
EDUCATION
University of Lincoln
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Logistics Management
University of South Wales
Master of Science (MSc), International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
SKILLS
ABOUT TOM SOMERVILLE
A highly effective supply chain and logistics professional with 15+ years experience, latterly in Lithium Ion battery scale-up and production. 5 years at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), establishing all logistics processes from start-up. Now responsible for capital and operational procurement, manufacturing systems, production control and logistics operations.(UKBIC is a start-up in receipt of significant government and private funding to ensure that the UK leads the world, and reaps the economic benefits, in the global transition to a low carbon economy.)6 years at Jaguar Land Rover within the Purchasing function, in supply chain roles developing global supply chains to unlock business expansion constraints to realise >£250m direct and >£2.5bn indirect annual sales. 5 years as a Commissioned Logistics Officer in the Royal Air Force, developing outstanding leadership and communication skills through significant structured training and experience leading teams of >50 in intense operational environments. Formally educated with MSc (Valedictorian) and BSC (1st Class) in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management, as well as further professional training in Lean and Purchasing Category Management. An excellent verbal and written communicator, able to simplify and convey complex issues. Highly organised and structured. Tenacious and target driven in leading distributed, cross-functional teams through operational change and to achieve objectives.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.