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Sandwich, Kent

Managing the supply of materials and finished goods from Australia to our distribution site in the UK.Distributing products to Global markets, including Europe, North America, Asia, Middle East and Australasia. Planning the production of culture media in our PU in Sydney, Australia.Inventory management across UK, Sydney and Melbourne manufacturing sites. Customer order management processing.

Edmonton, London

Joined the SAP implementation team, tasked with introduction SAP to the organisation from 2016.Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support Production in achieving multi million bottle output.Planned glass bottle production to achieve best efficiency / output against global demand. Working with suppliers to achieve just in time deliveries due to storage capacity constraints on site. Generated yield analysis to identify wastage and cost saving… Show more Joined the SAP implementation team, tasked with introduction SAP to the organisation from 2016.Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support Production in achieving multi million bottle output.Planned glass bottle production to achieve best efficiency / output against global demand. Working with suppliers to achieve just in time deliveries due to storage capacity constraints on site. Generated yield analysis to identify wastage and cost saving opportunities in the organisation.Collaborated with Distribution to ensure that our inventory position was aligned to support 100% Customer Service levels. Show less

Ashford, Kent, Uk

Led a team of Cell / Supply Planners in master scheduling 150m units annually, including 2,500 finished goods, sub-assemblies and bulks from weighing, manufacture and production to supply of goods to market. Achieved 100% on time in full for multi-million $ launches and 97.5% order fulfilment of regular items despite unreliable forecasts of < 70% accuracy. Identified and implemented Lean projects supporting production efficiency improvements, with resulting cost reduction of up to… Show more Led a team of Cell / Supply Planners in master scheduling 150m units annually, including 2,500 finished goods, sub-assemblies and bulks from weighing, manufacture and production to supply of goods to market. Achieved 100% on time in full for multi-million $ launches and 97.5% order fulfilment of regular items despite unreliable forecasts of < 70% accuracy. Identified and implemented Lean projects supporting production efficiency improvements, with resulting cost reduction of up to 10%. Reduced inventory levels by up to 20% throughout the organisation with targeted, appropriate safety stocks, network parameters and distribution network simplification utilizing JDA(Manugistics) forecast/order management tools. Supported Accenture with the successful implementation of SAP(replacing AS400) into the organisation, minimizing any negative impact on service.  Co-led the upgrade of O.M.Partners planning/scheduling integrated software, providing a tool that enables quick response to market demand change. Introduced the long term Rough Cut Capacity Planning process to Ashford plant, which identified capacity constraints and investment opportunities. Rolled out the RCCP process throughout the global organisation. Key player in the Daily Management system to highlight and remove short term constraints that affected service results, which became a benchmark for the organisation.  Created a capability project plan that identified skills gap and built a training plan for the Planning Team to accelerate their development and produce improved performance levels. Show less

Ashford, Kent & Wimbledon, London, Uk

Accountable for Launch success criteria, service, cost and cash, based on Marketing requirements. Led the evaluation and execution phases of the new initiative projects worldwide. Successfully ensured all markets received launch forecast and customer orders on time, ensuring that information is free flowing and up to date between the Factory, Markets and Marketing. Provided the link between Commercial, Category, R&D and Operations evaluating & recommending sourcing decisions… Show more Accountable for Launch success criteria, service, cost and cash, based on Marketing requirements. Led the evaluation and execution phases of the new initiative projects worldwide. Successfully ensured all markets received launch forecast and customer orders on time, ensuring that information is free flowing and up to date between the Factory, Markets and Marketing. Provided the link between Commercial, Category, R&D and Operations evaluating & recommending sourcing decisions between Factories and 3rd Party suppliers based on quality, cost & timing. Presented project status to Senior Commercial Management (Gate Approval Process) with recommendations for decision making. Show less

Ashford, Kent, Uk

Responsible for brand success within local operations, analysing project briefs and providing pricing, feasibility and timing (Microsoft Project). Project managed 50 launches/ promotions consecutively through to successful delivery on time. Provided timely project updates to Marketing, managing change requests through Operations. Successfully achieved multiple million $ launches on time and in full. Managed a team of NPD managers providing experience, knowledge and… Show more Responsible for brand success within local operations, analysing project briefs and providing pricing, feasibility and timing (Microsoft Project). Project managed 50 launches/ promotions consecutively through to successful delivery on time. Provided timely project updates to Marketing, managing change requests through Operations. Successfully achieved multiple million $ launches on time and in full. Managed a team of NPD managers providing experience, knowledge and encouraging development. Show less

Ashford, Kent, Uk

Responsible for the production planning of the leading brand at Coty, with a turnover of $80m and more than 2,500 stock keeping units worldwide. Improved level of customer service to 98% and a reduced inventory levels worldwide by 7%. Implemented and managed forecasting and distribution software enabling quick reaction to changes in requirements in 15 distributor markets with the most economic replenishment of stocks. Project managed 50+ activities per year from initial briefing… Show more Responsible for the production planning of the leading brand at Coty, with a turnover of $80m and more than 2,500 stock keeping units worldwide. Improved level of customer service to 98% and a reduced inventory levels worldwide by 7%. Implemented and managed forecasting and distribution software enabling quick reaction to changes in requirements in 15 distributor markets with the most economic replenishment of stocks. Project managed 50+ activities per year from initial briefing through to delivery to market on time. Show less

Ashford, Kent, Uk

Led a team of six responsible for capturing and validating forecasts from our customers worldwide. Constructed a network of communication between customers and factories, providing a quick and reliable response to satisfy even the most demanding clients. Reduced excess stock holding and improved cash flow in successive years.

Ashford, Kent, Uk

Master scheduled approx. 500+ skus, and provided labour and capacity plans to facilitate production flow. Managed inventory policy, key component scheduling, 3rd Party manufacture and system integrity. Installed forecasting software at German sister company.

Ashford, Kent, Uk

 Provided UK forecast (including Boots/Superdrug & supermarkets) with a high level of accuracy at SKU level using Mercia Links forecasting software and market intelligence.  Advised Unilever South East Asia Pacific on choice of Forecasting software for the whole region.

Ashford, Kent, Uk

Responsible for stock control, determining, implementing and monitoring inventory policy. Provided liability analysis to enable reduction in excess stocks.

Harlow, Essex, Uk

Planned production of Anaesthesia tables and Ventilators for UK & Export markets

Diploma In Production & Inventory Control

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Honours, Business Studies (Marketing & I.T), 2:1

Diploma Of Marketing

3 A-Levels; 9 O-Levels