Brad Brookes

Lead Primary Service Account Manager at Tesco

Brad Brookes has a wealth of experience in the retail industry, specifically within Tesco, where he has dedicated 15 years of his career.

Brad's journey in Tesco started at various Fresh Food Distribution Centres across the UK before transitioning to Head Office in 2011.

At Head Office, Brad actively participated in numerous New Ways of Working Teams (NWTs) focused on relaunching Tesco brands, allowing him to establish strong cross-category relationships within the organization.

One of Brad's notable roles was as a joint lead for the Tesco Supplier Reps forum, a collaborative platform for suppliers and Tesco to enhance availability and service by working together and developing tools to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).

Throughout his tenure, Brad took on Lead Supply Chain Manager positions for different categories including Grocery, Frozen, World Foods, MFPE, and Prepared Foods, where he led large teams to deliver promotions, improve service, and ensure great availability to customers within stock budgets.

Brad's roles presented daily challenges that enabled him to continuously learn and drive service enhancements, leveraging insights from both Ambient and Fresh Foods segments to uplift overall performance.

In 2018, Brad broadened his experience by joining Tesco's Primary Distribution team, aiming to apply his supply chain expertise to further support Tesco's growth and collaboration efforts.

Brad Brookes pursued his education at St Peters RC High School Gloucester, laying the foundation for his successful career in the retail industry.

With positions like Lead Primary Service Account Manager, Category Supply Chain Manager, Supplier Performance Manager, and Optimization Manager at Tesco, Brad's career trajectory showcases his diverse skill set and commitment to driving operational excellence.

His previous roles as a Warehouse Manager at Tesco and a Supervisor at Sports Direct International demonstrate his hands-on experience and leadership capabilities in various operational settings.