Andy Kane Email & Phone Number

Largs, Gb

Largs, Gb

Accomplished professional Supply Chain Manager with proven track record supported by 22 years military experience. Highly experienced in distribution and delivering efficient training solutions, with excellent people management skills. Effective leader with proven systems approach qualities and experienced at managing projects of varying complexity. Accustomed to working to restricted budgets and stringent schedules in a fast moving, high pressure environment.KEY STRENGTHS* Demonstrable experience of leading a team to effectively meet its performance targets.* Committed to the principles of customer care and quality management in challenging and demanding environments.* Qualified manager with proven record of meeting and exceeding requirements.* Flexible in approach and response to changing priorities and culture, quick to realign with organisational goals.* Respond constructively with solutions and able to influence with well thought out arguments.CAREER PROFILESenior Supply Management Consultant/Auditor 2004 – 2009• Logistic consultant and senior member of a team of auditors ensuring consistent high levels of accountability are maintained by 24 dependent agencies in the UK and the EU.• Focal point for advice and practical assistance for all aspects of supply chain management.• Act as the Logistical Interface between the end user and the Integrated Project Teams.• Responsible for reviewing, recommending and delivering effective solutions that deliver capability.EDUCATION AND TRAININGDistribution and Warehousing Operations Level 3.NEBS Management Certificate in Management. International Diploma in Administrative Management.Membership of the City and Guilds of London Institute (MCGI)Diploma in the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)

Responsible for reviewing, recommending and delivering effective solutions that delivered capability for an estimated inventory in excess of £300 million.Coordinated, planned and implemented Logistical Support Inspections ensuring consistent high levels of accountability were maintained in line with MoD regulations and the National Audit Office.Logistic consultant monitoring all supply chain functions including provisioning, receipts, issues, despatch, stock maintenance, quality control and H&S issues.Conduct irregular managerial/audit checks on customers ensuring the integrity of public funds.Appointed to be main point of contact between customers, contractors and the MoD.Directly involved in the LEAN process for reviewing current and future logistical manpower structures.Liaison with finance agencies ensuring overall supply budget of £20million was not compromised.2002 to 2004

SENIOR MANAGER of a STORES COMPANY – Northern IrelandBritish Army engineering facility responsible for the repair of all motorised equipment from sensitive equipment to weapon sparesResponsible for the control and provision of inventory levels supporting facility, equipment and motor vehicles.Responsible for maintaining optimum levels of spares & equipment within levels of cost & space.Management of staff to include including appraisals and discipline.Co-coordination warehousing activities to achieve business goals.Responsible for management and control of materiel worldwide ensuring losses were identified, accounted for and registered. Streamlined warehouse inventory without impacting production or service levels.Managed over 5 staff coaching, training, mentoring and developing career paths.Designed and implemented best practices in logistics ensuring health and safety standards maintained.EARLY CAREER INCLUDES:Junior & Middle Management Supply Chain