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Stephen Kirby

Background

Stephen Kirby is a professional supply chain trainer with some 20 years experience in the subject following his operational experience in industrial purchasing in the West Midlands. He has recently established himself as an independent supply chain trainer and consultant working with a number of SME's and Corporate bodies.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Business Studies
HND Business Studies
Certificate in Education (FE)
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply; CIPS Corporate Member

Experience

Stephen has experience in Production & Consumable Purchasing for several industrial manufacturers in the West Midlands. 1973 - 79
Sandwell College - Senior Lecturer/Section Leader of Logistics Section (Purchasing, Marketing & Export courses), Programme Leader of CIPS courses, 1979 - 2002
Independent Supply Chain Trainer & Consultant, 2002 - present

Specialist Knowledge

Stephen has extensive experience in the development, preparation and delivery of supply chain training material. He is one of the professional authors for Cheltenham Tutorial College and is also a current examiner with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).