SCM - ERP - S&OP Operations ConsultancyProvision of interim management services with specific expertise in:-o Operational efficiencies to enhance cash flow within SMEs / Corporate organisations.o In association with Tullitec IT Director Services - Tender management to support businesses' information management system(s) selection process (strategy, business process requirements scope, functional requirements spec, supplier selection, project management).o In… Show more SCM - ERP - S&OP Operations ConsultancyProvision of interim management services with specific expertise in:-o Operational efficiencies to enhance cash flow within SMEs / Corporate organisations.o In association with Tullitec IT Director Services - Tender management to support businesses' information management system(s) selection process (strategy, business process requirements scope, functional requirements spec, supplier selection, project management).o In association with Optify Associates - Project management to support business transformation and organisational effectiveness with new tech start-ups to established companies and brands. o SAP B1 Certified Application Associate - (Implementation, configuration & support, logistics, financials).o ERP / MRP II / Advanced Planning s/w systems implementation.o Full life cycle software / systems implementations (blueprint to go live).o Sales & Operations Planning (CSOP training with SOP Institute, California).o Demand / Materials / Inventory management.o CRM / Business Development enhancement.o Supplier development / customer partnerships.o Change / Lean management ..SC21, Six Sigma, 5s, 7w, Kanban, JIT.o Health & Safety management (IOSH Certified). Show less

Business Transformation and Organisational Effectiveness.Working with some of the world’s largest manufacturers and covering multiple business sectors, Optify Associates is a partnership of industry specialists with strong and extensive backgrounds in the Manufacturing and Service sectors. Our experience covers numerous engagements ranging from emerging tech start-ups to established companies and brands.

Tullitec assists clients to achieve their business plan objectives through Information Technology. We work with them to determine how best IT can meet the needs of their business, both now and in the future. We utilise a range of tools and techniques to specify our clients’ requirements, formulate an IT strategy, design achievable implementation plans and then manage the resources necessary to ensure success.

Training for accreditation and practitioner in CS&OP (Certified in Sales & Operations Planning).Sylabus training material provided by :-Tom Wallace (SOP Institute founder) CS&OP - Sylabus author and teacher.Mel Nelson (SOP Institute founder) CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, CS&OP - International consultant / trainer.Robert A. Stahl (co author and contributor to SOP literature).Sales and Operations Planning is a set of decision making processes that balance demand and supply… Show more Training for accreditation and practitioner in CS&OP (Certified in Sales & Operations Planning).Sylabus training material provided by :-Tom Wallace (SOP Institute founder) CS&OP - Sylabus author and teacher.Mel Nelson (SOP Institute founder) CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, CS&OP - International consultant / trainer.Robert A. Stahl (co author and contributor to SOP literature).Sales and Operations Planning is a set of decision making processes that balance demand and supply, integrate financial and operational planning, and link high-level strategy to ongoing, day-to-day operations. Show less

Accreditation - SAP B1 Application Associate:TB1000 - LogisticsTB1100 - AccountingTB1200 - Implementation & SupportAdvanced knowledge of system implementation, configuration & support through entire life cycle from customer interface, project preparation, business blueprint, project realisation, final prep to go-live & support.SAP Certified Application Associate, trained at SAP UK Ltd, London. Accreditation gained ex SAP Germany Dec 2013.

Reporting to the CEO, responsible for introduction, development and maintenance of SE Supply Chains' systems, processes and procedures.Business designed, manufactured and supplied motion control systems for oil & gas, defence, aerospace, electronics, science and pharmaceutical industries.Responsibilities:-o Operational efficiencies / cash flow enhancemento Business development / CRM managemento Demand / Materials / Inventory managemento ERP evaluation / Site… Show more Reporting to the CEO, responsible for introduction, development and maintenance of SE Supply Chains' systems, processes and procedures.Business designed, manufactured and supplied motion control systems for oil & gas, defence, aerospace, electronics, science and pharmaceutical industries.Responsibilities:-o Operational efficiencies / cash flow enhancemento Business development / CRM managemento Demand / Materials / Inventory managemento ERP evaluation / Site systemisationo Supplier developmento Change / Lean managemento Health & Safety management Show less

I was in contract with Kinaxis as a Supply Chain Management Affiliate until the demise of the "Affiliate Program" by Kinaxis in 2011.I already had a track record implementation roll-out with Rapid Response (previously webPLAN) software hence the affiliation with Kinaxis to promote the software.It is an advanced "what if planning scenario" software which massively improves the efficiencies of companies' Supply Chain Management / Sales & OPs Planning systems.Gain a single… Show more I was in contract with Kinaxis as a Supply Chain Management Affiliate until the demise of the "Affiliate Program" by Kinaxis in 2011.I already had a track record implementation roll-out with Rapid Response (previously webPLAN) software hence the affiliation with Kinaxis to promote the software.It is an advanced "what if planning scenario" software which massively improves the efficiencies of companies' Supply Chain Management / Sales & OPs Planning systems.Gain a single, integrated and detailed view of your entire supply chain— across locations, systems and suppliers within seconds. Show less

United Closures and Plastics Ltd, Bridge of Allan http://www.gcs.com/Site Business Planning MangerReporting to Vice President of the company, responsible for Sales and Operations Planning, Demand Management, Inventory Management and all manufacturing / planning systems development on site. 24/7 operation manufacturing and supplying our biggest customers with metal closures / extruded PET bottles. Brand names designed… Show more United Closures and Plastics Ltd, Bridge of Allan http://www.gcs.com/Site Business Planning MangerReporting to Vice President of the company, responsible for Sales and Operations Planning, Demand Management, Inventory Management and all manufacturing / planning systems development on site. 24/7 operation manufacturing and supplying our biggest customers with metal closures / extruded PET bottles. Brand names designed, manufactured and supplied to our biggest customers.................... DIAGEO (Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, J&B, Gordons etc) WILLIAM GRANT & Sons (Glenfiddich, Grants, Sailor Jerry, Tullamore Dew etc)PERNOD RICARD (Chivas Regal, Ballantines, Beefeater, Jameson, Malibu etc)Key Achievements• Streamlined Customer Service to maximise efficiencies, output and revenue enhancement.• Implemented Sales & Operations Planning process so company could review supply versus customer demand patterns / business plan. This enabled the company to make decisions on product mix, profit, financials, inventories, capacity, subcontract, head count, equipment, capex investment etc• Implemented MPS / MRP II Planning systems to the Supply Chain group.• Reduced finished goods inventory to less than 2mths old and turnover to 35 days sales.• Introduced a full site business model on systems development which is now template for the European group.• Co-Championed the introduction and roll out of Barco shop floor data tracking system on site. Show less

2003 – 2007Raytheon Systems Ltd, Glenrothes / London http://www.raytheon.co.uk/Supply Chain Management – Business Logistics• Business OPS Analysis – Weekly / Monthly presentations to management and staff on company metrics to drive business improvements. • Spec authoring, workshop syllabus, forum training and group meetings to support above.• Supplier partnership / negotiation on contract, cost… Show more 2003 – 2007Raytheon Systems Ltd, Glenrothes / London http://www.raytheon.co.uk/Supply Chain Management – Business Logistics• Business OPS Analysis – Weekly / Monthly presentations to management and staff on company metrics to drive business improvements. • Spec authoring, workshop syllabus, forum training and group meetings to support above.• Supplier partnership / negotiation on contract, cost, s/ware, maintenance, support etc. Key Achievements• Standardised UK wide company KPI’s to measure Supply Chain performance.• Project managed the full implementation of Rapid Response software training roll-out to SCM / Manufacturing / Finance / Quality / Business Office functions. Show less

1995 – 2003Raytheon Systems Ltd, Glenrothes http://www.raytheon.co.uk/Nature of Business: - Electronics, pcb build for Industrial, Military and Commercial markets, Antenna & Transmission units for Swedish and Finish railways, phone pcb and unit assembly for British Telecom.Supply Chain Management• Management of divisional contract product build from prototype qualification through to… Show more 1995 – 2003Raytheon Systems Ltd, Glenrothes http://www.raytheon.co.uk/Nature of Business: - Electronics, pcb build for Industrial, Military and Commercial markets, Antenna & Transmission units for Swedish and Finish railways, phone pcb and unit assembly for British Telecom.Supply Chain Management• Management of divisional contract product build from prototype qualification through to manufacturing and finished good shipment to customer.• Management of Supply Chain function with due regard to contract timescales, cost targets, operating budgets and inventory expenditure levels.• Management of inventory control and the disposition of excess / obsolete material.• Provision of talent, skills, knowledge to Supply Chain functions through staff development, training and recruitment.Key Achievements • Development and implementation of Rapid Response advanced planning software within RSL.• Successful transition of CCA board business from RSL (Harlow) to RSL (Fife).• Successful implementation of MANMAN repetitive wip tracking system.• Successful implementation of MANMAN ‘autopull’ wip replenishment system.• Introduction and training of MANMAN MPS/MRP II mfr system to Ind & Military / Commercial division.• Procurement of Fife Warehouse for finished good storage/distribution and stock control.• Implementation of Lean / KANBAN systems within PCB build environment Show less

1988 - 1995Mitsubishi Electric PC, Glenrothes. (Apricot Computers)Material / Production Control Supervisor• Supervision of Material / Production Control Department.• Deputy in charge of Mitsubishi UK Finished Goods Warehouse.• Management of material procurement and shop floor production using MANMAN MPS/MRP II mfr software.• Management of warehouse stocking, shipment and replenishment of parts for Spares Division:• Liaised with all dept staff to ensure Production… Show more 1988 - 1995Mitsubishi Electric PC, Glenrothes. (Apricot Computers)Material / Production Control Supervisor• Supervision of Material / Production Control Department.• Deputy in charge of Mitsubishi UK Finished Goods Warehouse.• Management of material procurement and shop floor production using MANMAN MPS/MRP II mfr software.• Management of warehouse stocking, shipment and replenishment of parts for Spares Division:• Liaised with all dept staff to ensure Production were supplied with up to-date information to support programme build:• Implemented and updated systems / procedures so that staff could carry out their tasks in a cost effective and timely manner.Key Achievements• Deputy in charge of all operations for local Mitsubishi UK Finished Goods Warehouse.• Total responsibility for set up and implementation of Mitsubishi Electric (Apricot) Spares -Division. (1m turnover in first year)• Successful implementation of MANMAN repetitive wip tracking system.• Successful implementation of MANMAN ‘autopull’ wip replenishment system.• Implementation of MANMAN MPS/MRP II software with material/manufacturing environment. Show less

1987 - 1988Burr-Brown Corporation, Livingston Production & Inventory Control Manager• Accountability to General Manager for operational management.• Management of Production / inventory Control, Purchasing, Material, Stores, Customer – Service, Exports and Imports.• Management of above functions with regard to cost targets, annual operating budgets, authorative inventory purchase levels.• To review and update system procedures in line with BS5750… Show more 1987 - 1988Burr-Brown Corporation, Livingston Production & Inventory Control Manager• Accountability to General Manager for operational management.• Management of Production / inventory Control, Purchasing, Material, Stores, Customer – Service, Exports and Imports.• Management of above functions with regard to cost targets, annual operating budgets, authorative inventory purchase levels.• To review and update system procedures in line with BS5750 qualification.Key Achievements• Provided logistics for in-house written MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system.• Introduced and implemented strategy to improve recruitment selection which resulted in a higher level of professionalism of the work force. Show less

Pre - 1987Apricot Computers Ltd, Glenrothes Material / Production Control Supervisor• Supervision of Production / Material Control Department.• Management of procurement and shop floor production using MANMAN MPS/MRP II mfr system.• Management of inventory control and the disposition of excess / obsolete material.• Provision of talent, skills, knowledge to dept function through staff… Show more Pre - 1987Apricot Computers Ltd, Glenrothes Material / Production Control Supervisor• Supervision of Production / Material Control Department.• Management of procurement and shop floor production using MANMAN MPS/MRP II mfr system.• Management of inventory control and the disposition of excess / obsolete material.• Provision of talent, skills, knowledge to dept function through staff development, training and recruitment. Show less