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Project team developed for the improvement of the Innovation Process.

European Capability Lead : Design and Implementation of Product Set Up Capability utilising SAP S4 Hanna and MDG for workflowsEngagement of all users for Product Set Up and training.Sustainment activities post Go LiveKellogg won Gold Award for Business Transformation from SAP

To control and drive necessary functions and business units to deliver a SKU to market that meets timelines, data standards, governance's and KPI's. Manage activation of key markets new SKU's to ensure growth in the European business. Project Management initiatives from Ideation to Post Implementation Review.

To control and drive the efficient execution of new product set ups through the smooth coordination of all relevant actions, in line with processes, standards, governances and KPI's. Identify, coordinate and participate in change programmes within the Department to ensure high performance.

Management of all Product Activity Requests from assigned European Markets to solution proposalContinuous improvement of processes / standards of works / new ways of workingKey Achievements European Management Lead on Project to import cereal and snacks products into Russia, including Quality / Regulatory / Legal processes and creating new procedures for the businessSimplification of process of submission of PPM’s for cluster markets.Implementation of new Cereal catalogue to improve efficiencies and collation of dataCreated standards of work for new cereal catalogue products for co-packingAssisted in the process for new ways of working for the PPM team

Coordinate a portfolio of projects to deliver significant benefits across the Hovis Logistics network Provide support to project leaders to enable projects to be delivered on-time, within budget, delivering targeted benefits and aligned to the Premier Foods project methodology (PROMPT)Responsibility for the day to day coordination of project activityFacilitate project meetings and workshops, engaging with key stakeholders Develop and manage project documentation including project plans, communication plans, risks issues & change logs and status reports

Key AchievementsChange ManagementCreated and managed a workflow to increase efficiencies on UK tactical products by utilising an internal distribution centre and 3rd party suppliers. Integrated the UK commercial business with the Group End to End methodology, providing training and support.Improved the reporting process, in line with SSL’s KPI’sProject ManagementRemoved £8 million pounds of slow moving / obsolete stock from the portfolio over a two year period to improve efficiencies, increase working capital and improve stock turnTo aid in the engagement of the youth market, produced JLS condom clipstrips to aid distribution amongst retailersCompression Hosiery brand rationalisation and packaging change of 154 products to 88 and assisted in the sell in of these products to one of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical and healthcare wholesalers.Data Cleansing to migrate ERP systems from Peoplesoft to SAP.Implementation of bespoke condom packs to Asda, which aided increasing the category value in market and place Durex back into Asda.Program ManagementEnhanced the Program Management reporting tool in line with business guidelinesImproved the compliance of the methodology and paperwork from 35% to 80% in the first 6 months

Key Achievements:Design and implementation of ISO audited process for planning and allocation of Indian resourcesDesign and development of new internal application for UK resourcing planning and allocationDesign and development of share point (Microsoft) facility to assist in the communication and documentation provision.Elected as an Employee Representative to liaise with senior management and directors during period of redundancies

Key Responsibilities;Resource planning, including assisting in recruitment, processing and induction of new team membersOrganisation of internal and external training Financial reporting and administrationCollating reconciliation and reporting of staff time and expenses Client billings for technical application modification, contracting staff and associated project expensesReconciliation of central finance ledgers and processing of invoicesCoordination of accommodation for frequent changes in national and international employees working on siteProcurement of hardware, software and consumablesOrganisation of project social eventsRepresenting the firm to a wide selection of key clients, technical vendors and contracting agenciesAssisting Senior Partners with executive support during a maternity leave