Dean McKenna
Dean McKenna is a Director and founder of Mill Point Partnership Ltd, a business established to help companies gain a competitive advantage through an efficient and collaborative approach to procurement and supply chain management. Dean has extensive experience gained through senior executive positions with leading global companies. He is passionate about fostering a true partnership between supplier and customer and bringing a sustainable approach to supply chain management.
Practice Areas
- Supply chain efficiency and cost reduction.
- Sustainable supply chain management strategies.
- Problem solving / troubleshooting in the supply chain.
- Stakeholder identification and communication plans.
- Customer insight and tailored service strategies.
Primary Capabilities
Pragmatic and hands-on, Dean has a track record of increasing efficiency and delivering savings throughout the supply chain. He has a core belief that building strong partnerships based upon openness, trust and fairness is the key to gaining a competitive advantage. Dean will operate in a close collaborative relationship with your management team to develop strategies, tailored to the individual supply chain.
Preferred Activities
Leading management teams in developing and implementing responsible and sustainable supply chain strategies to deliver greater efficiencies and a competitive advantage for your business.
Core Offer
- Procurement and supply chain efficiency and cost reduction.
- Responsible supply chain management strategies.
- Customer insight and tailored service strategies.
Other Disciplines Offered
- Problem solving and troubleshooting.
- Training, development and facilitation.
- Integrating new supply chains into existing operations.
- Interim procurement and supply chain leadership.
Primary Sector Experience
- Consultancy
- Food Service
- Retail
Areas of Distinctive Performance and Value-Addition
- Leading and managing projects
- Understanding the Food industry and its Supply Chain
- Internal and external stakeholder management
- Problem and issue resolution
- Motivating teams and building enthusiasm
- Building relationships and communicating at all levels
- Driving delivery within budget
- Presenting concepts and progress
Notable Case Studies
Collaborative procurement project for group of companies in the food service sector.
Instituting the use of Free Range Eggs throughout the McDonald’s UK supply chain.
Introducing Rainforest Alliance Coffee to McDonald’s.
Qualifications and professional memberships
- Bachelor of Business Degree
- Member Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Employment Summary
| Consultant, Self Employed | 2011 - present |
| Senior Director Strategic Sourcing, McDonald's Europe | 2006 - 2011 |
| Head of Supply Chain, McDonald's UK | 2005 - 2006 |
| Senior Supply Chain Manager, McDonald’s UK | 2000 - 2005 |
| Senior Procurement roles, Sainsbury's | 1992 - 2000 |
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