Martin Thomerson
About Martin Thomerson
Martin Thomerson serves as the Planning Director at Spectrum Brands, Inc, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, previously holding the position of Head of Planning at Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Ltd for 17 years.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Martin Thomerson has served as Planning Director at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he has been instrumental in establishing a global approach to supply chain management. His efforts initially focused on crisis management during the Covid pandemic and later transitioned to aligning global approaches, data, and systems. Thomerson's leadership was crucial in mitigating substantial freight cost increases, managing 9,000 TEUs annually, while working closely with the commercial transport team.
Previous Experience at Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Ltd
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Martin Thomerson worked at Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Ltd as Head of Planning for 17 years, from 2001 to 2018. In this position, he oversaw planning operations and contributed to the overall efficiency of the supply chain. His extensive experience in planning laid the foundation for his subsequent role at Spectrum Brands.
Education and Expertise
Martin Thomerson holds multiple degrees in engineering and business. He studied Fuel and Energy Engineering at the University of Leeds, earning an MEng from 1990 to 1994. He then pursued an MBA at Manchester Metropolitan University, achieving his degree with Distinction from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he obtained an MSc in Computer Aided Design and Manufacture from the University of Lancaster, completing his studies from 1996 to 1998. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and planning.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
During his career, Martin Thomerson has made significant contributions to supply chain management. He played a key role in leading the EMEA region to ensure continuity of supply during the Covid pandemic, which supported a sales increase to €450 million amid extreme demand and supply volatility. He also introduced a basic Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle that reduced forecast bias and improved accuracy by 10%. His efforts helped recover service levels to 95% with retail customers after facing significant disruptions.