Steve Johnston

Steve Johnston has extensive work experience in sourcing, procurement, and project management. Steve started their career at Viscometers UK as a Purchasing Assistant, responsible for purchasing electronic components and building kits for production. Steve then moved to Brookfield Viscometers UK, where they worked as a Buyer, handling the purchase and scheduling of electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, as well as implementing inventory control and cost reduction measures.

After that, Steve joined Mila Hardware UK as a Buyer, managing inbound supply from UK and European suppliers, conducting reorder point analysis, and handling forecasting and scheduling. Steve later took on the role of Senior Buyer, where they managed inbound supply from the UK, Europe, and the Far East, planned and scheduled orders based on seasonal variations and supplier holidays, and reported on customer backorders. Steve went on to become the Planning Manager at Mila Hardware UK, overseeing the co-ordination of a £22m purchasing budget and managing product availability, system service levels, safety stock, and batch sizes through an ERP system.

Steve then transitioned to a Sourcing Manager position at Mila Hardware UK, where they were responsible for developing the sourcing strategy, sourcing new suppliers, and negotiating commercial terms. Steve also took on the role of Direct Sourcing Project Manager at Travis Perkins plc, a role in which they managed the implementation of overseas own brand buying projects and strategies across multiple business units and cross-functional teams.

Steve's career progressed further when they become the General Sourcing Manager (Interim) at TP Shanghai, managing the TP Shanghai Sourcing team and providing indirect management to the supply chain and quality assurance team. Steve also built relationships with senior merchandisers and ensured cohesive internal and external communication channels. Subsequently, they became the Direct Sourcing Senior Project Manager at Travis Perkins plc, serving as a business partner to the Plumbing & Heating Division. In this role, Steve implemented overseas own brand buying projects and strategies and ensured the fulfillment of requirements for the TP Group businesses.

Most recently, Steve assumed the role of Director of Asia Operations at Arran Isle Limited, where they are responsible for overseeing the company's operations in Asia.

Throughout their career, Steve Johnston has demonstrated strong leadership, project management, and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Steve Johnston attended Daventry William Parker from 1981 to 1986, though no degree or field of study is mentioned.