This week, Tom and Stephen are joined by the very insightful Wayne Roberts. Wayne shares some truly actionable and useful insights as someone who has progressed through every level of procurement across many different categories. From an energy and packaging analyst at Kraft Heinz, to Global Category Lead at Mondelez and then VP of Procurement at Pinnacle Foods, Wayne is someone who sees the bigger picture but is also very comfortable getting into the minutiae to secure the best outcome for the business.
Aside from sourcing, Wayne is also very experiences in price risk management, which gives him a further dimension to his perspective.
Themes / Questions Covered:
How would you deal with the current situation?
Risks to FMCG and Food & Beverages?
How can Technology Help?
Managing Exposure to Market Volatility
Fundamental vs. Quantamental approach to managing markets
A Risk Toolbox
Managing Stakeholders
Role of Commodities Education
Topics covered:
Price Risk Management; Macro Economic Trends; Supply Chains; Commodity management; Commodities; Risk Management; Data; Commodity Markets; Supply and Demand; Technology; Artificial Intelligence; FMCG; Food and Beverages; Commodity Education
