Nick Uren
About Nick Uren
Nick Uren is the Transport Capabilities Development Lead at General Mills in London, with extensive experience in supply chain and logistics roles across multiple companies and regions.
Title and Role
Nick Uren is currently serving as Transport Capabilities Development Lead at General Mills. Stationed in London, England, United Kingdom, Nick focuses on enhancing transportation capabilities for the company. He also provides support for various regional logistics projects, including the annual Road Freight Tender.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Before his current role, Nick worked as Customer Logistics Manager from 2018 to 2020 and as Logistics Planner from 2016 to 2018 at General Mills in Auckland, New Zealand. These roles provided him with substantial experience in logistics management and planning, contributing to his expertise in supply chain operations.
Career at Goodman Fielder
Nick has held various positions at Goodman Fielder, including Vendor Replenishment Planner from 2015 to 2016 and Supply Planning Analyst for 7 months in 2015. He initially joined Goodman Fielder as a Customer Service Representative, where he worked from 2008 to 2012. These roles allowed him to develop skills in inventory management, supply planning, and demand planning.
Early Career and Other Roles
Nick has also worked as a Customer Service Business Analyst at Onelink from 2013 to 2015 and as a Recruitment Consultant at Adecco for 5 months in 2007-2008. These early career roles provided him with a wide range of experience in both customer service and business analysis.
Education and Areas of Expertise
Nick obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from the University of Auckland, where he completed a paper on Statistics Operations Research. His academic background has equipped him with the skills to find optimal solutions. His professional experience spans various areas of the supply chain including VMI, inventory management, supply planning, demand planning, 3PL management, and logistics process improvement project management.