Trevor Cairns
About Trevor Cairns
Trevor Cairns is a Senior Manager in Global Supply Chain Procurement & Logistics Operations at Venator Materials Plc, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, having previously held key positions at various companies including LINCOLN CASTINGS LIMITED and Huntsman Corporation.
Current Role at Venator Materials
Trevor Cairns serves as the Senior Manager of Global Supply Chain Procurement & Logistics Operations at Venator Materials Plc. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's operations from Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom. In this role, he oversees procurement and logistics strategies, ensuring efficient supply chain management.
Previous Positions at Venator Materials
Trevor Cairns has held multiple roles at Venator Materials Plc. He worked as the Purchasing Manager for EMEA Procurement & Supply Chain from 2017 to 2019, followed by a position as Senior Manager of Global Procurement (Packaging & Logistics) for seven months in 2019. His experience in these roles has enhanced his expertise in supply chain operations.
Professional Background
Trevor Cairns has an extensive background in supply chain management and procurement. Prior to his tenure at Venator Materials, he was the Managing Director at Lincoln Castings Limited from 2005 to 2007 and served as Supply Chain Contracts Manager at Huntsman Corporation from 2016 to 2017. He also worked at Komatsu Europe as Senior Manager - Purchasing for nine years, from 2007 to 2016.
Education and Qualifications
Trevor Cairns studied at Brinkburn Comprehensive Hartlepool from 1977 to 1982. He furthered his education at Hartlepool College of Further Education, achieving qualifications in Business and Finance from 1985 to 1988. Additionally, he attended Darlington Business School and Durham University Business School, where he studied Business, Finance, and Supply Chain Management, earning CIPS from 1993 to 1997.
Mentorship and Advisory Roles
Trevor Cairns has contributed to the academic community by serving as a mentor and coach to Executive MBA students at Durham University Business School, focusing on Supply Chain Operations. He was also a former member of the UK Automotive Advisory Council to the Government's Business Innovation and Skills Department, providing insights into industry practices.