Sam Wardill
About Sam Wardill
Sam Wardill is a Business Architect and Delivery Manager at Kinaxis, with extensive experience in supply chain management across various industries. He has held senior roles at several prominent companies, including PwC, GRA Supply Chain Consultants, and Shell, and has a strong background in implementing supply chain systems integration.
Work at Kinaxis
Sam Wardill has been employed at Kinaxis as a Business Architect and Delivery Manager since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging supply chain solutions to enhance operational efficiency. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse and ensuring successful integration with existing systems. His expertise in supply chain management and systems integration is pivotal to the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Sam Wardill holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from AGSM @ UNSW Business School, which he completed from 2003 to 2004. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, studying from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in leveraging Kinaxis RapidResponse and SAP across various industries.
Background
Sam Wardill has a diverse background in supply chain management, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. His career spans over two decades, starting as a Supply Executive at Diageo from 1996 to 1999. He has held significant positions at companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Shell Upstream, and PwC Consulting, where he developed a strong foundation in supply chain planning and logistics.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sam Wardill has successfully led several high-impact projects. Notably, he delivered a full cycle of RapidResponse implementation for BP Castrol Lubricants, integrating it with SAP over a 10-month project. He also led the implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse for Nokia Networks, demonstrating his capability in supply chain systems integration. His collaboration with BP Castrol on the second release of capabilities further highlights his expertise in planning and execution.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Kinaxis, Sam Wardill held various positions in supply chain management. He worked as a Senior Manager at GRA Supply Chain Consultants from 2017 to 2019 and as a Supply Chain Manager at Sartorius from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at EDF Energy, Centurion Safety, and Monsanto Company, among others, where he developed a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics.