Neil Cumberland

Neil Cumberland is a seasoned professional with 21 years of experience in supply chain management, specializing in inventory planning, stock control, and supplier management.

He is skilled in designing and implementing processes to ensure smooth inventory flow across complex supply chains, consistently exceeding customer expectations.

Neil excels in driving high performance for customer implementations, focusing on continuous improvement and lean methodology to achieve project-based and daily operational success.

Currently, his main focus lies in cost-to-serve optimization and service provision within the drinks sector, managing inbound and reverse stock planning to maximize availability while reducing costs.

His extensive experience spans various industries including aviation, healthcare, and retail, contributing to his deep understanding of diverse supply chain environments.

Neil's educational background includes a Level 3 diploma in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, a Level 7 diploma in Supply Chain and Operational Strategy from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IOSCM), along with studies at High Pavement Sixth Form College.

He has held key roles such as Supply Chain Manager at DHL Supply Chain, Inventory Control Manager for the TUI LLP contract at DHL, Inventory Planning Team Leader at NHS Supply Chain - DHL, Supplier Compliance Analyst at NHS Supply Chain - DHL, Inventory Planner at NHS Supply Chain, and Stock Controller at Tesco PLC.