Skill set (25)
Clayton in a few words
highly experienced operations manager. Have set up successful business frameworks for multiple companies including distribution nationally and internationally. Acquired contracts for UK companies with major US retailers including setting up business framework in the US including LLC creation, banking, distribution channels, logistics and insurance needs. identified suppliers nationally and internationally for national distribution including logistics(both for importing and distribution), warehousing needs and quality control. Experienced project manager that has delivered on warehousing transfer, new product development and product launch. managed small and large teams and effective on identification of maximum resource usage.
Pet industry and environmentally focused product expert. Outstanding geographical and logistical knowledge. Highly efficient and highly effective practioner.
Experience
- The Bug FactoryOperations ManagerENVIRONMENTALMarch 2022 - Today (2 years and 11 months)London, UKCreated distribution systems nationally and internationally. Set up US subsidiary, Sold to and gained contracts with major US retailers and distributors. Set up all framework including distribution and logistics for US,EU and Uk operations. Drove input prices down so that margins could be built to allow multi level distribution and good profit margins.
- Happy Pet Products LtdSales and New Product IdentifierIMPORT & EXPORTJanuary 2022 - March 2022 (2 months)Leicester, England, United KingdomBuilt and converted leads for independent pet stores in the UK. Identified and costed new products in the natural treat sector.
- Leeway servicesNew product identifier and OperationsE-COMMERCEMay 2020 - October 2021 (1 year and 6 months)Crawley, England, United KingdomIdentified products that could for e-commerce platform range. Brought products in from numerous international markets, dealt with customs forms and tarrifs. Made company highly competetive and unique in sector.
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Education
- Msc Research for International Development, Development Economics and International DevelopmentSOAS University of London2021Msc Research for International Development, Development Economics and International Development
- Development Economics and International DevelopmentHarvard University2020Development Economics and International Development
- Bsc, Geography and international DevelopmentBirkbeck, University of London2020Bsc, Geography and international Development
- Caucasian StudiesMalmö University2017Caucasian Studies
- Latin American StudiesGoldsmiths, University of London1999Latin American Studies