Andrew Kitts

Accomplished senior supply chain leader with extensive experience across FMCG, aviation, and luxury retail — spanning both Blue-Chip and SME environments. Known for driving process excellence, continuous improvement, and strong customer collaboration. Proven in building high-performing teams, delivering operational results, and leading strategic transformation.

Commercially astute with a deep understanding of KPI trade-offs, consistently achieving multimillion-pound efficiencies through global S&OP / IBP alignment and stakeholder engagement.

Key achievements

• Devised the S&OP process for Monica Vinader, supporting the scale up of revenue from £46m to £135m (2019–2024) with minimal headcount increase and process automation.
• Managed £25m+ purchasing budget including £20m product spend, balancing cost, service and margin targets to drive category profitability.
• Improved NPD OTIF from 69% to 100% and continuity availability to 98%+ across 1,200 SKUs through structured execution trackers and supplier KPI reviews.
• Delivered £50m+ Black Friday trading event, integrating supply and commercial plans within IBP framework to deliver 40% of annual revenue.
• Grew wholesale & franchise channel from <£1m to £15m, enabling MV to become a Top-3 jewellery brand for Nordstrom’s anniversary sale since 2017.

1995-1998 The University of Leeds BA (Hons) Animal Science 2:1