An experienced leader in ecommerce, supply chain and retail operations gained from substantial responsibility and pivotal experiences across existing and emerging markets.
MBA distinction qualified supply chain professional that has operated at all levels for several large retailers within the UK.
Executive management accountability for supply chain operations in ecommerce in USA and China and has developed and implemented strategic and tactical programmes in food, general merchandise and apparel.
Has performed lead roles in complex, transformational change programmes including complete renewal of systems, automation installations, depot start-ups and closures, supply chain infrastructure design and long range planning. During these transitions, team development has resulted in highest performing metrics in all categories from cost to service to colleague engagement. Background in retail, supply, imports and distribution enables dialogue on complex cross functional issues and innovative ideas.
Senior Director Online Development - eCommerce Supply Chain (Grocery Home shopping, GM, Clothing) @ ECommerce and Supply chain strategy for ASDA Walmart UK plus online development working in conjunction with Walmart.com USA and Global ecommerce
• Online development for all ASDA ALS operations including Ecommerce strategies, non-food network developments, future state Grocery Home Shopping design, next generation systems design and implementation. Involved in supply chain development in UK and USA focusing on network, automation and systems design From February 2014 to Present (1 year 11 months) Leeds, United KingdomVP Supply Chain and Logistics, Walmart.com US @ • Warehouse, returns and Site to Store lead for all supply chain operations in Walmart.com USA based in San Francisco
• Fulfilment operations – day to day P&L accountability and development and implementation of five year plan; Tendering, Design and build of new FCs and real estate development; Returns and reverse logistics for ecommerce.
• Accountable for Retail initiatives covering 4300 stores across USA including Ship to Store, Ship from Store, Locker boxes and additional fulfilment streams leveraging substantial store portfolio. From August 2012 to Present (3 years 5 months) VP Supply Chain and Logistics, ECommerce @ Responsible for Supply Chain from Inbound Logistics, Transport, Warehouse fulfilment, Supply Chain replenishment, Home delivery carriers, reverse logistics and Customer contact centres From July 2011 to July 2012 (1 year 1 month) Head of Distribution Non Food ASDA (George Clothing, General Merchandise, Dot.com and new business) @ Responsibility for General Merchandise network, Multi Channel network (including Dot com), Carrier 3PL network to homes, George Clothing network, Petroleum tanker network to stores, all non food transport operations to stores, store GNFR carriers – these operations are a mixture of in-house and third party providers. From June 2003 to July 2011 (8 years 2 months) Head of Distribution - George Clothing @ Clothing delivered a 35% improvement in cost to sell since concluding regionalisation programme in 2009. Highest metrics within distribution on compliance, costs, colleagues and service. From September 2005 to June 2010 (4 years 10 months) Regional Coach - Food operations - Ambient, Chilled, GM and Transport @ From January 2005 to June 2005 (6 months) AVP Transport and Imports @ From April 2002 to May 2003 (1 year 2 months) Group Transport and Imports Manager @ Held accountability for all Europe and Far East Imports via road and sea containers plus UK and Ireland high street and home shopping delivery transport network.
2000 vehicles and 480 staff across 39 sites in the UK and Northern Ireland. From 1999 to 2002 (3 years) Distribution Programme Manager @ From October 1998 to October 1999 (1 year 1 month) Cluster Store Manager - Retail @ From May 1996 to October 1998 (2 years 6 months)
MBA Distinction, Masters of Business Administration, MBA Distinction @ Loughborough University From 1996 to 1999 HSK 2, Mandarin, 96% @ HSK Shanghai From 2012 to 2012 Level 1 HSK, Mandarin, 100% @ HSK Shanghai From 2011 to 2012 St Michaels RC School Carlton RD Barnsley From 1982 to 1987 Martin Clay is skilled in: Apparel, Logistics, Warehousing, Stores, Supply Chain, Change Management, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Coaching, Operations Management, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Problem Solving, Team Building, Customer Service