Richard Bird
About Richard Bird
Richard Bird is a Senior Demand Planner/Buyer at Beyond Meat, where he has worked since 2021. He has over five years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, with a strong background in supply chain management and project management.
Work at Beyond Meat
Richard Bird has been serving as a Senior Demand Planner/Buyer at Beyond Meat since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for demand planning and purchasing strategies that support the company's operations in the plant-based food sector. His expertise in supply chain functions contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of Beyond Meat's supply chain processes.
Previous Experience at Unilever
Prior to his current position, Richard Bird worked at Unilever for four years in various roles. He served as an Associate Planning Manager from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on planning operations. Before that, he held positions as a Logistics Operations Specialist and a Customer Operations Analyst from 2017 to 2019 and 2016 to 2017, respectively. He also completed a Supply Chain Internship at Unilever in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Richard Bird studied at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management and Marketing from 2012 to 2016. He also attended the Hong Kong International School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2012. His educational background, combined with over five years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, has equipped him with expertise in project management, sourcing, logistics, and customer operations.
Background
Richard Bird has an international background that enhances his relationship-building and communication skills. He began his career as a Sales Representative at Penske Truck Leasing in 2014, where he worked for three months. His diverse experiences across different roles and companies have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics.