Spark New ZealandHead of Devices & Supply Chain
Dec. 2008 - Sep. 2010Auckland, New ZealandABOUT: A telecommunications company with over 5K employees that provides fixed line telephone services, a mobile network, an internet service provider and a major ICT provider to New Zealand businesses. Reported to: CEO
| Direct Reports: 6 | Indirect Reports: 46 | Budget: $190M Revenue
Simultaneously shared product development/management, marketing, pricing, sales and distribution accountabilities on a bi-monthly basis in the absence of the Director of Mobile, while holding a functional role as Head of Devices and Supply Chain Management duties. Oversaw product development/management, procurement, supply chain management and channel engagement for domestic product portfolios such as enterprise, fixed, mobility, broadband and online set top box solutions. Established strategies for the physical product strategic sourcing portfolio including key supplier agreements, contractual development and performance metric setting and monitoring. Oversaw a team of 46 accountable for product strategy, development and lifecycle management for diverse portfolios including financial management for each line.