David Edworthy
About David Edworthy
David Edworthy is the Sales & Operations Planning Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2017. With over 20 years of experience across various sectors, he has held significant roles at companies such as Vertu, Research In Motion, and Elsevier, demonstrating expertise in management methodologies and process improvement.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
David Edworthy serves as the Sales & Operations Planning Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's operations in Oxford, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales and operations planning processes, ensuring alignment between supply and demand to optimize performance.
Previous Experience in Demand Analysis
Before joining Harley-Davidson, David Edworthy worked as a Demand Analyst at Vertu from 2013 to 2017. His four years in this role involved analyzing market demand and contributing to inventory management strategies. Prior to Vertu, he served as a Forecasting Manager at Research In Motion from 2008 to 2013, where he focused on forecasting methodologies in Slough.
Education and Expertise
David Edworthy studied Business Administration at The Nottingham Trent University, where he achieved a BA hons from 1994 to 1995. He possesses comprehensive knowledge of management methodologies and has over 20 years of experience across various sectors, including Automotive, Telecoms, Food, and Publishing. His expertise includes driving forecast accuracy and improving processes.
Career in Inventory Management
David Edworthy has held several roles in inventory management throughout his career. He worked as a Senior Inventory Analyst at Elsevier for eight months in 2007 to 2008, and as a Materials Controller at Orange from 2003 to 2007. These positions contributed to his understanding of inventory control and supply chain management.
Leadership and Change Management Skills
David Edworthy demonstrates strong leadership skills and commercial awareness. He has a proven record in driving forecast accuracy and exhibits expertise in improving processes and change management. His extensive experience enables him to effectively lead teams and manage operational changes within organizations.