Bernadette Thompson
About Bernadette Thompson
Bernadette Thompson serves as the European Business Supply Chain Manager for the Floorcovering Division at Milliken & Company, a position she has held since 2017. With extensive experience in supply chain management across various roles and locations, she oversees shipping, distribution, demand planning, and inventory management for the company.
Work at Milliken & Company
Bernadette Thompson has held multiple roles at Milliken & Company since 2012. Currently, she serves as the European Business Supply Chain Manager for the Floorcovering Division, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for shipping and distribution operations across the UK, Europe, and globally. Prior to her current position, she worked as Supply Chain Manager for Commercial Carpet Europe and as Business Supply Chain Manager for the Floor Covering Division and Ontera. Her experience at Milliken spans various capacities, focusing on demand planning, inventory management, and process improvements.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Milliken & Company, Bernadette Thompson worked at Waters in various roles from 2007 to 2011. She started as a Spares Planner and later transitioned to positions such as Product Planner and Engineering Data Services Supervisor. Additionally, she served as an Interim Business Supply Chain Manager at Ontera Modular Carpets in Australia. Her diverse experience in supply chain management and planning has contributed to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Bernadette Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biological Sciences (Physiology) from The University of Edinburgh, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in analytical skills and scientific principles, which she applies in her supply chain management roles. Her expertise encompasses demand planning, inventory management, and process improvement within the supply chain sector.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
In her role at Milliken & Company, Bernadette Thompson has implemented significant process improvements in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for the EMEIA Floorcovering business. She manages demand planning and inventory for finished goods and direct materials across multiple sites in the North West. Additionally, she oversees the management of freight forwarders and third-party warehousing, enhancing operational efficiency within the Floorcovering division.