Dave Deacon

Background

About Dave Deacon

Network Strategy Programme Manager at The Coop. Management of our Strategic Network direction taking into account depot infrastructure, network capacity, fixed and variable cost reduction, strategic transport modelling, operational integration, IT and finance systems, and wider Supply Chain streaming impacts. Previously lead the logistics strategy and change team. Portfolio and direct team management, sourcing and delivering cost out change activity covering warehouse, transport and network projects throughout the Logistics estate. Involved in future strategy and shaping the direction of the Logistics function through innovative solutions to reduce cost to serve. Previously managed large scale multi-comp operations at both Sainsburys and Iceland. Experience of both manual multi temp, and large scale automated operations within the Retail environment. Fully proficient in portfolio management and programme management requirements, change management impacts, lean, implementation in complex environments, budgeting and commercials. Well rounded with a history that includes the direct management of high scale operations, programme management of several high profile projects and network activity. Expertise Portfolio and programme management, taking solutions from conception to delivery through business case creation and validation, to implementation in large scale composite Logistics operations. Excellent operational management skills - the ability to engage the team and lead from the front Innovative problem solving and a practical analytical thought process Strategic thought process - always looking to develop processes and procedures and challenge the norm Analytical thinker - to include analysis of complex projects, risk evaluation and assessment of project viability Appreciation of problem solving techniques, behavioural influences, effective team building and the management of change Continuous Improvement - led the creation of the function for the Coop. Involvement in three start-up operations with full project management support spanning both operational and development support functions Wide ranging experience of WMS software packages and the interaction with physical operations Automation expertise - full understanding of the technical functions and relationship to the end user Effective communicator at all levels Self motivated, ambitious with abundance of energy drive and enthusiasm Fully proficient in MS Office and Windows