Eleanor Lightfoot

Supply Chain Change Management Consultant

United Kingdom

About

I’m a certified Prosci Change Practitioner with a background in project management and FMCG supply chain, specialising in guiding organisations through complex transformation. I believe that successful change happens when people feel motivated, supported, and equipped — and that’s where I focus my energy. I partner with stakeholders at every level, from senior leaders to end users, to deliver organisational, process, and system change. My experience spans the full change lifecycle: shaping the case for change, designing the approach, executing with clarity, and ensuring teams are confident long after go‑live. I’ve led multiple supply chain transformation initiatives, including operating model redesigns and the adoption of new tools and technologies. My approach is practical and people‑centred: build trust, remove barriers, tailor communication and training, and create the conditions for teams to succeed. Ultimately, I’m passionate about helping organisations deliver change that sticks — not just on paper, but in day‑to‑day behaviours and long‑term performance.

Experience

  • Supply Chain Change Management Consultant at Grange Partnership
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Mars (29 yrs 1 mo)
    • Supply Chain Transformation Change Manager
      2020 - 2025 · 5 yrs

      Led major transformation programs across the global supply chain. Implemented digital tools and process improvements that increased efficiency and visibility. Managed change, communication, and stakeholder alignment for large cross‑functional teams. Improved service levels, reduced costs, and strengthened operational resilience.

    • Demand Planning PMO
      2019 - 2020 · 1 yr

      Secured full programme funding and director‑level sponsorship. Directed a cross‑functional delivery team spanning IT, Finance, S&OP and Sales. Designed and deployed enhanced system capabilities and enterprise reporting. Built organisational capability by training 400+ employees across functions. Delivered a seamless, business‑ready go‑live with strong adoption from day one.

    • Demand Planning Head UK Market
      2016 - 2019 · 3 yrs

      Led demand planning for a €1bn+ confectionery business ensuring robust forecasting and operational stability. Developed a 24‑person planning and analytics organisation, elevating capability and driving high‑performance culture. Consolidated two teams into a single, integrated function, embedding consistent practices and cross‑functional alignment. Enhanced JDA planning maturity, improving forecast accuracy and cross‑functional alignment across commercial and supply functions. Enabled better financial planning, inventory optimisation, and service performance through data‑driven insights and scenario planning.