Simon Jersey recruits new supply chain boss

Altham-based uniform and workwear provider Simon Jersey has appointed Oliver Cooper as head of supply chain.

His role will also include working with all of Simon Jersey’s suppliers to ensure that its CSR code of standards around labour and the environment is upheld.

Oliver previously worked in supply chain and finance roles at Pets at Home and is also a qualified accountant. Most recently he was supply chain and merchandising director for The Hut Group where he built a team that supported 50 per cent annual growth and successfully integrated five international acquisitions into the group.

“The business has a very talented supply chain team in place and we’re already working together to deliver projects that will support growth from all customer types.”