Prior to launching PRANTIS Solutions, Tim worked for over 20 years in progressive Supply Chain roles. As a "seasoned professional" he possesses solid international business experience across the full spectrum of Supply Chain roles. As a “results oriented” manager Tim brings independent thinking, critical analysis and a frank communication style to drive solutions that exceed customer expectation.

Tim contributes to business excellence through exemplary project control and organizational empowerment across the full value chain. A big picture perspective of the “supply environment” complimented with practical techniques has created a strong track record of implementing innovative and effective business solutions with measurable impact upon quality, service, costs and margins.

Due Diligence for Company Acquisition
Annual Spend Negotiations and Contract Award
Business Development and territorial expansion for rapidly growing Service Provider
Negotiation and closing new Customer contracts
Establishment of new low cost supply chain for new business award
Development of additional revenue streams for SME
Implementation of new business software (warehouse, CRM and SRM)

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Director, Supply Chain Management                Contract Electronics Manufacturer

Executive team member with lead responsibilities for SCM, Quotations and Customer fulfillment contributing to year on year growth exceeding 50%, while increasing turns, customer satisfaction, cash cycle, inventory health and operating margins. Implemented low cost geography sourcing, strategic partnerships and structured robust inbound supply mechanisms (VMI, EDI) and strategic commodity programs.

Director, Inventory Management                      Electronics Distribution

Drove bottom line contributions through enhanced investment targeting, improved inventory health metrics and streamlined supply solutions. 
Implemented formal risk mechanisms aligned to specific customer, end use or market situations.

Global Procurement Manager                           Commercial White Goods

Specifying, procuring and delivering a range of point of sale equipment and logistics hardware across 40 seasonally driven markets (EMEA / N.A). Provision of in-country support to Sales regarding equipment needs, service, supply logistics and total ownership costs.

Manufacturing Materials Manager                     Vending Equipment Manufacturer

Achieved "A class” world class manufacturing status across all materials movements based on external Consultant audits. Operational successes included optimized MRPII system effectiveness, raised inventory integrity, elimination of surplus inventories and introduction of JIT techniques. 

Total Quality Manager                                         Vending Equipment Manufacturer

Implementing “Total Quality” techniques across electromechanical assembly factory. ISO 9000 systems extending to conformance auditing and Supplier Quality Assurance.