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Principal Consultant and Co-Founder
James Clare is a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with over two decades of experience driving transformation and operational excellence across manufacturing, logistics, retail, eCommerce, and FMCG sectors.
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In a recent project, James led a cross-functional team across headquarters and manufacturing operations, delivering a £5 million bottom-line improvement within six months. This was achieved through strategic optimisation of production capacity, enhanced short-interval control, and streamlined warehouse operations, ensuring all key performance indicators were met.
Previously, James delivered over £7.5 million in client savings through supply chain optimisation initiatives, including refining distribution networks, enhancing 3PL partnerships, and improving demand planning. At Amazon EU, he led a negotiation programme estimated to have generated £500 million in value, achieved 25% year-over-year revenue growth, and increased profitability by 200 basis points.
James's earlier career includes senior roles in commercial strategy and negotiation consulting, advising FMCG, retail, and manufacturing clients on high-stakes negotiations, category development, and cost-saving initiatives. His leadership in freight and logistics operations has also driven multimillion-pound savings through enhanced supply chain visibility and efficiency.
Academically, James holds an MBA from Warwick Business School and a BEng (Hons) in IT from Cranfield University. He also possesses professional certifications in freight forwarding, coaching & mentoring, strategic negotiation, and commercial leadership. Fluent in English and conversational in French and Italian, James brings a practical, results-driven approach to supply chain transformation and operational excellence.