Will Nelson

Group Operations and Supply Chain Director at LPA Group Plc

Chesham, England, United Kingdom

About

Experienced Global Supply Chain leader with a demonstrated history of working across complex Supply Chains' within the Aviation industry, with additional roles focused specifically on new product introduction and customer order management. Skilled in Process Optimisation, Supplier Relationships and Change management within a Global organisation.

Experience

  • Group Operations and Supply Chain Director at LPA GROUP Plc
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Smiths Detection (Full-time · 12 yrs 2 mos)
    • Global Checkpoint Aviation Business Lead
      Mar 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      This strategic role is a blend of product strategy, global relationship management of key third party suppliers, and the successful execution of delivery of customer projects across the globe.

    • Head of Order Management Transformation
      Oct 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

      The role is focused on the delivery of key business improvements within the Global Customer Order Management function. The overarching goal for the role was to start transforming the function from one that relies heavily on data processes and administration to one that is prioritising customer service, harnessing the use of digital technologies, creating centralised teams and processes to ignite the improvements.

    • Programme Manager - Supply Chain and Sourcing NPI
      Apr 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      The role is focused on change management within the Detection New Product Introduction Process and is accountable for the delivery of the Sourcing and Supply Chain requirements in all new products and engineering change. In collaborating with Technology, the role is an important driver of the successful commercialisation of new products, delivering standardisation and reduction in the complexity of Supply Chains.

  • Honda Motor Europe Ltd (Slough, England, United Kingdom · On-site)
    • Inventory Management Executive
      Jul 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Introducing Inventory Planning and Inventory Management processes to the Motorcycles division in Europe with the goal to reduce total inventories in Europe.

    • Supply Planning Executive
      Dec 2010 - Sep 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

      This role provided a critical link managing the supply of motorcycles from Honda’s two largest factories producing motorcycles for Europe in Italy and Japan, to ensure supply of motorcycles to Honda’s European markets.

  • Supply Planning Assistant at Renault
    Jun 2008 - Aug 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos

    As part of a year's placement I worked for Renault UK, in the Distribution Department of their UK Head Office. As the Supply Planning Assistant I reported to the Supply Planning Manager and assisted with day-to-day activities.