Steve Hooker (linkedin@hookeruk.com)

Current

Managing Consultant at 1st4consultancy
Director at Association of MBAs

Past

Trading Director at Rowan International
Strategic Purchasing Manager at Burton's Foods
Consultant at 1st4consultancy (Sole Proprietorship)

General Manager Global Copacking at Kingfisher
General Manager Direct Sourcing at B&Q
European Competencies and Communication Manager at Masterfoods
Product Development Manager at Mars
European R&D Packaging Manager at M&M
Business Development Manager at Masterfoods Mars M&Ms Doveurope
Supply Chain Improvement Manager at Masterfoods Mars M&Ms Doveurope
Internal Manufacturing Consultant / Industrial Engineering Manager at Doveurope
Plant Manager at Pedigree
Operations Efficiency Manager at Pedigree Masterfoods Mars
Shift Manager at Pedigree Mars
Plant Manager at Courtaulds
Assistant Technical Manager at Courtaulds
Research Scientist at International Paints
Sponsored Student at Courtaulds

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Education

University of Strathclyde

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Consumer Goods

Websites

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Steve Hooker (linkedin@hookeruk.com)’s Summary

I have just finished working for Rowan International, the largest european distributor to discount retailers of consumer goods. I was responsible for the improving the buying operations. The restructuring and introduction of new ways of working and processes resulted in a record year in sales and profit.

I am now looking for an interim (or permanent) senior supply chain / procurement role.

In the meantime I am available for short term consultancy in areas of application of lean / six sigma to Supply chains / procurement and vendor management.

Previously I worked for Burton’s Foods a large Biscuit and Confectionery company to set up a business unit based on outsourcing production of finished products. You know us from our brands,Cadbury, Jammie Dodgers, Maryland, Wagon Wheels and Bertolli. Was also responsible for strategic sourcing projects, company co-packing, introduction of procurement to pay system, indirect spend and company implementation of Shelf Ready Packaging SRP.

Previously I was General Manager Direct Sourcing for B&Q and General Manager Global co-packing for Kingfisher. Previous to this I did nearly every functional job for Masterfoods / Mars Inc.

I have a degree in Chemistry and a M.B.A from the University of Strathclyde. I have worked in world class organisations in the food, fmcg,packaging and chemical industries. My experience covers Plant Management, Business Development, Technical Management, Training, Internal Consultancy, Project and Change Management.

I worked and lived in France for 10 years and I have led teams based in Austria, France, Holland and Germany. In addition, I have led global teams and been responsible for Business Development in Asia, Africa, and Ireland.

Director of Association of MBAs www.mbaworld.com

For additional information visit my web site www.hookeruk.com

Steve Hooker (linkedin@hookeruk.com)’s Specialties:

Plant Management, Business Development, Technical Management, Training, Internal Consultancy, Project and Change Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Out Sourcing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Innovation, Deal making, Joint Ventures

Steve Hooker (linkedin@hookeruk.com)’s Experience

Managing Consultant

1st4consultancy

(Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

February 2009 — Present (6 months)

Improve SC/procurement through application of world class processes and practises.
Director

Association of MBAs

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)

November 2004 — Present (4 years 9 months)

Elected board members governing this 9000 member organisation from the top 100 global business schools. www.mbaworld.com
Trading Director

Rowan International

(Consumer Goods industry)

August 2008 — February 2009 (7 months)

Largest European specialist distributor to discount retailers of consumer goods. Responsible for buying teamcharged with improving the buying operations. The restructuring and introduction of new ways of working and processes resulted in a record year in sales and profit.
Strategic Purchasing Manager

Burton's Foods

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Food Production industry)

December 2005 — July 2008 (2 years 8 months)

Responsible for Strategic Sourcing Projects. Including the development of a £50m business by buying in finished products to either extend brands or reduce costs via low cost sourcing from Eastern Europe. Also responsible for co-packing, introduction of procurement to payment system, business indirect spending and company implementation of shelf ready packaging.
Consultant
1st4consultancy (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)

October 2005 — January 2006 (4 months)

Supply Chain / Retail consulting
General Manager Global Copacking

Kingfisher

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Retail industry)

October 2004 — October 2005 (1 year 1 month)

Responsible for Kingfisher copacking. Teams in UK and China - including factory in Shanghai China
General Manager Direct Sourcing

B&Q

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Retail industry)

January 2005 — October 2005 (10 months)

Responsible for all B&Q direct imports from outside of UK.
European Competencies and Communication Manager

Masterfoods

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Food Production industry)

September 2002 — October 2004 (2 years 2 months)

Developed and deliver a globally aligned competency programme to >900 associates in 25 sites and to improve R&Ds internal and external communication. Also Project Manager for major European R&D restructuring programme.
§ Developed and implemented R&D strategy for global competencies and e-learning.
§ Leading a global virtual team of 100.
§ Designed and delivered many internal courses including Creativity, Health and Nutrition, Consumer Nearness and Quality.
§ Developed and implementing communication strategy
§ Project manager for a major change programme within European R&D to align with future needs.
Product Development Manager

Mars

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Food Production industry)

July 2001 — December 2002 (1 year 6 months)

Managed teams in Austria and UK developing healthy nutritious snacks and the R&D packaging design team across Europe.
§ Developed strategy for healthy snacks that will diversify portfolio to meet consumer trends
§ Led and coached cutting edge consumer innovation techniques that resulted in new products
§ Organised and facilitated the largest food prototyping event
§ Facilitation skills co-trainer
European R&D Packaging Manager

M&M

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Packaging and Containers industry)

February 1999 — July 2001 (2 years 6 months)

Managed European team of packaging technologists based out of NL, F, D, UK, integrating them into the R&D brand teams. Involved in all aspects of championing and advancing packaging solutions for the business.
§ Working with all divisions, other business segments and external organisations from strategic view point through to operational issues.
§ Instigated competitor packaging review
§ Developed and launched new packaging
§ Invited to give keynote presentation to Global Packaging Institute Research Association conference in Warsaw
Business Development Manager

Masterfoods Mars M&Ms Doveurope

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Food Production industry)

July 1994 — January 1999 (4 years 7 months)

Internal business selling. Communication of product and marketing information to 60 countries. Managed new product activity programme (£50mio p.a.). Also responsible for European Promotion Programme, competitor analysis and special responsibility for UK/IRL and Asian markets
Supply Chain Improvement Manager

Masterfoods Mars M&Ms Doveurope

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Food Production industry)

September 1993 — June 1994 (10 months)

Product complexity was reduced via European harmonisation.This required the agreement of major European countries and changes to production investment, processes, product dimensions, packaging and distribution. Millions in savings were generated.
Internal Manufacturing Consultant / Industrial Engineering Manager

Doveurope

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Food Production industry)

December 1989 — September 1993 (3 years 10 months)

Duties included strategic planning, capital investment decisions (~£15mio p.a.), work practices and performance monitoring.
§ Introduction of Kaizen techniques such as SMED with order of magnitude reduction in change over times
§ Analysed and implemented new ways of working e.g. change from a 5 shift to a special mixed shift pattern that allowed low season training and reduced costs.
§ Operational production planning
Plant Manager

Pedigree

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Food Production industry)

May 1989 — December 1989 (8 months)

Managed plant with 80 employees.
§ Managed HR issues while closing plant and transferring production
§ Record production, highest quality standards and lowest ever costs
Operations Efficiency Manager

Pedigree Masterfoods Mars

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Food Production industry)

November 1988 — May 1989 (7 months)

§ Improved savings
§ Introduced site environmental monitoring system
Shift Manager

Pedigree Mars

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Food Production industry)

October 1986 — November 1988 (2 years 2 months)

Managed 40 associates
Plant Manager

Courtaulds

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)

October 1984 — October 1986 (2 years 1 month)

Reported directly to Board of Directors. Managed a high technology continuous process plant. Promoted to this role.
Assistant Technical Manager

Courtaulds

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Textiles industry)

June 1984 — October 1984 (5 months)

Process control and optimisation of large textile fibre plant
Research Scientist

International Paints

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Chemicals industry)

September 1981 — May 1984 (2 years 9 months)

Polymer chemist, paint development and testing
Sponsored Student

Courtaulds

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Chemicals industry)

September 1977 — September 1980 (3 years 1 month)

Research in New product development,pollution control and carbon fibre

Steve Hooker (linkedin@hookeruk.com)’s Education

University of Strathclyde

MBA , October 1984 — February 1989

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
'O' Levels
Chemistry (A), Physics (A), Maths (A), Biology (A), History (A), Geography (A), English Lit (B), Statistics (B), English Lang. (C)

'A' Levels
Chemistry (A), Physics (A), Maths (A), Further Maths (C)

'S' Levels
Chemistry (Distinction)

Languages Fluent French

University of Bristol
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry (Grade ll ii)

University of Strathclyde
M.B.A. (October 1984 - February 1989)

Activities and Societies:

President of photographic Society
member of chess team

Additional Information

Steve Hooker (linkedin@hookeruk.com)’s Websites:

My Company

Steve Hooker (linkedin@hookeruk.com)’s Interests:

Creativity, Sourcing, Purchasing, Ongoing Training, Learning, China, Chess, bridge, squash

Steve Hooker (linkedin@hookeruk.com)’s Groups:

Association of MBAs, AMBA,

Friends of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
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Trade Professional.Net
OpenNetworker.com
FMCG Professionals (World Wide)
Sourcers Guild
LION LIONs™ Against SPAM!
Guerrilla Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
Consultants Network
London IN
Creativity Champions
AMBA - Association of MBAs - Graduate members Only
Innovation Management Group
TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
International Business
THE GLOBAL SOURCING COUNCIL (GSC)
University of Strathclyde alumni and students (unofficial group)
Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
Supply Chain Management Practitioners & Experts
Poker Players Social Network
GroupLinked.com
ISM - Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager Professionals
Procurement Professionals (#1 supply chain & sourcing group) Opportunities, network, career & jobs
University of Strathclyde Alumni
Online Lead Generation
YQ Purchasing
marsXchange : Mars, Inc & Alumni w/wide
InvitesWelcome.com (Open Networkers)
Health & Wellness Practitioners Networking Group
Health and Wellness Product Information Group
SCN Supply Chain Network
CPGpeople (8.000+ members)
Pet Friendly, Animal Lovers
PLM Group
FMCG Global:Consumer Goods Innovators & Specialists
Nutrition, Wellness and Fitness
Mars
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Purchasing Practice - Executive Search Link
CPGpeople International
CPG Executives Council
GCEEE
ERS Lean Six Sigma / Opex & Transformation Leadership
ReThink Procurement