The Procurement Service within Orbis works with partner councils whose spend in excess of £1.5bn a year on goods, works and services. It provides high quality professional procurement, commercial, contracting and purchasing services to colleagues and customers both within, and beyond, the partner authorities.As Solutions Manager my focus is on providing top quality processes and systems that deliver efficient and effective procurement methodology to the wider Procurement Service. By… Show more The Procurement Service within Orbis works with partner councils whose spend in excess of £1.5bn a year on goods, works and services. It provides high quality professional procurement, commercial, contracting and purchasing services to colleagues and customers both within, and beyond, the partner authorities.As Solutions Manager my focus is on providing top quality processes and systems that deliver efficient and effective procurement methodology to the wider Procurement Service. By building on 30 years of expertise and innovation, I work on projects across the partnership focusing on the following:-• strategic oversight and direction for the running of the Procurement Service across Orbis, including systems and processes that are required in order for the Procurement Service to operate effectively. • working with the Data and Analytics team to improve data quality and support the ongoing delivery of data driven decision making. • identifying opportunities to put in place improvements, taking a co-ordination lead for this across the service including the design of training for changes and improvements for other team members. Show less

Providing substantial change and innovation expertise across the Procurement Service and beyond across Orbis to develop, plan and deliver transformative projects which implement new ways of working and new technologies.Responsible for development and maintenance of the change programme plan. The change programme includes a range of projects aimed at ensuring the Service operates efficiently to deliver great customer value. Its scope is the development of the whole end-to-end… Show more Providing substantial change and innovation expertise across the Procurement Service and beyond across Orbis to develop, plan and deliver transformative projects which implement new ways of working and new technologies.Responsible for development and maintenance of the change programme plan. The change programme includes a range of projects aimed at ensuring the Service operates efficiently to deliver great customer value. Its scope is the development of the whole end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process: how strategies are developed for procurement markets; sourcing from suppliers; managing contracts; purchasing goods and services; to support the Service.Projects often have a pan-organisational impact and strong connections or dependencies with other services - involves regular cross-functional working with IT, HR, Business Operations, Finance and Orbis Public Law to influence senior stakeholders to gain support for proposals and projects, and obtain any necessary resources for delivery.Responsible for ensuring compliance with, and the development of, policy in relation to sourcing, contracts, purchase ordering and payment processing across Orbis partner authorities in collaboration with Orbis Business Operations, Internal Audit and others.Representing Orbis at a regional or local level, networking with other public sector partners and industry forums to leverage greater value and insight and promote a strong reputation for excellence. Show less

DIT is the Government Department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We work with businesses of all sizes, providing advice, expertise and support to ensure their success within international markets, through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British Embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world.We help companies in the following ways: * Make a significant contribution to the development of competitiveness of London and South… Show more DIT is the Government Department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We work with businesses of all sizes, providing advice, expertise and support to ensure their success within international markets, through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British Embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world.We help companies in the following ways: * Make a significant contribution to the development of competitiveness of London and South East businesses, through advising a number of those with the best potential to grow as a result of their export activities; increase their international competitiveness by offering appropriate advice and identifying solutions to achieve this aim.* Deliver various services, provide knowledge and practical support, working with them to develop their international strategy, giving them the tools to support its implementation. Clients’ portfolio ranges from start-ups, SMEs to MSBs (£35m turnover and above).Want to get in touch? Please message me on LinkedIn or email me on david.roadway@tradesoutheast.com Show less

Amack Group has evolved from "Boom Boom the Label" and now trades under the names of AYM (Always Your Moment) and Silhou.

OSET Bikes Ltd sells innovative electric trails bikes for children which are designed, developed and produced by OSET Corporation and distributed across the world – Ian Smith is the founder of both companies and the CEO of OSET Bikes Ltd. The UK company comprises a small team with a mixture of home/field and office-based workers. OSET Bikes - Taking fun seriously !

Develop sourcing, supply chain and operational processes to facilitate continued growth and ensure ongoing competitive advantage.• Maintaining efficiency of inventory and logistics • Communicating with suppliers ensuring security of supply chain• Coordinating with M.D. on possible new product lines• Promoting an on-going program of Lean Management ideals• Refine systems and processes to improve efficiency• Constantly reviewing sources, ensuring continuity and… Show more Develop sourcing, supply chain and operational processes to facilitate continued growth and ensure ongoing competitive advantage.• Maintaining efficiency of inventory and logistics • Communicating with suppliers ensuring security of supply chain• Coordinating with M.D. on possible new product lines• Promoting an on-going program of Lean Management ideals• Refine systems and processes to improve efficiency• Constantly reviewing sources, ensuring continuity and economy• Supporting the sales team with information for larger or bespoke projects• Health & Safety compliance within the business Show less

Contact lens fulfillment - Responsible for delivery of prescription contact lenses to patients in UK, Netherlands and Scandinavia.Team of 100+ covering purchasing, receipt, pick/pack/despatch, planning/ordering.Review and develop processes to improve efficiency minimise cost.

Working with brands such as Salter Scales, Marley headphones, Heston Blumenthal kitchen gadgets and Homedics massage products.S&OP - Lead Sales and Operations Planning process throughout the EMEA regionDemand Planning - Responsible for forecasting across UK and European marketsRange management - Work with marketing to determine product rangesSystem Implementation - Definition of Supply Chain systems requirements, training of users, system managementData Integrity - manage… Show more Working with brands such as Salter Scales, Marley headphones, Heston Blumenthal kitchen gadgets and Homedics massage products.S&OP - Lead Sales and Operations Planning process throughout the EMEA regionDemand Planning - Responsible for forecasting across UK and European marketsRange management - Work with marketing to determine product rangesSystem Implementation - Definition of Supply Chain systems requirements, training of users, system managementData Integrity - manage Master Data input and maintenance for product management Show less

Responsible for :-Sales & Operations Planning - defining reporting requirements and leading meetings across the European region.Demand management - Responsible for forecasting across numerous international marketsInventory Management - Planning stock levels and ensuring manufacturing supply to meet customer requirementsERP set-up - definition and implementation of new planning software

Sub-contract Supply Chain Specialist with specific responsibility for the introduction of Sales and Operations Planning

DEMAND MANAGER – Create and lead the Demand Management function for affiliate and distributor customers.Consolidate global forecast used for supply and manufacturing planning. Coordinate and lead management review process including Sale and Operation Planning. Coordinate and lead tender management process to ensure effective supply to customers for orders that arise outside of normal business activity.Work with appropriate stakeholders to ensure successful introduction and… Show more DEMAND MANAGER – Create and lead the Demand Management function for affiliate and distributor customers.Consolidate global forecast used for supply and manufacturing planning. Coordinate and lead management review process including Sale and Operation Planning. Coordinate and lead tender management process to ensure effective supply to customers for orders that arise outside of normal business activity.Work with appropriate stakeholders to ensure successful introduction and deletion of products within the portfolio.Determine Key Performance Indicators and manage the forecasting process to maximise effectiveness.INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER – Responsible for supply planning ensure both optimum customer service and minimum inventory levels.ERP PROJECT - SUPPLY CHAIN STREAM LEAD – Develop and coordinate the changes to business systems and processes in line with the implementation of Oracle software as part of Global ERP system implementation. Show less

The major tasks undertaken Excess & Obsolete Product Management - Review of inventory levels and management of re-distribution: included financial feasibility of re-pack versus disposal costs. SKU Rationalisation - Analysis and management of product coding to reduce SKU count and streamline inventory management and customer order processing. Specific channel management (Business-Business - Duty Free) - Establish and manage a single stock for pan-European sales of customised product… Show more The major tasks undertaken Excess & Obsolete Product Management - Review of inventory levels and management of re-distribution: included financial feasibility of re-pack versus disposal costs. SKU Rationalisation - Analysis and management of product coding to reduce SKU count and streamline inventory management and customer order processing. Specific channel management (Business-Business - Duty Free) - Establish and manage a single stock for pan-European sales of customised product for the Business Gift market. Product is sourced from around the world with lead-times of up to 5 months. Supply Chain Planning implementation (Poland) - Integration of a new business market into the supply chain planning systems. European Warehouse Consolidation - Review of supply chain costs (direct and indirect - inbound and outbound) to determine optimal site location. Show less

PROJECT MANAGER.Responsible for planning and managing business projects critical to cost reduction, supply chain improvement and subsequent competitive advantage.Key Projects• Rebranded $13 million American product range for the European Market. Applied classic Project Management techniques to identify and manage critical activities and key personnel in the supply chain. Project completed on-time and in budget.• Logistics volume/leadtime review.

SOURCING & LOGISTICS MANAGER.Provision of World Class customer service to distributors in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific by the management of central stock held in the UK. . This is the strategic position within sales forecasting, inventory planning and market communication to support a $50+million business in both high and low volume product.Demand Forecasting.• Business planning and product forecasting, Product range definition to maximise customer choice whilst… Show more SOURCING & LOGISTICS MANAGER.Provision of World Class customer service to distributors in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific by the management of central stock held in the UK. . This is the strategic position within sales forecasting, inventory planning and market communication to support a $50+million business in both high and low volume product.Demand Forecasting.• Business planning and product forecasting, Product range definition to maximise customer choice whilst minimising line count. Inventory Management• Maintain inventory to ensure sales growth whilst achieving inventory targets.• Developed, implemented and managed supply chain reporting system.• Sales and Operations Planning.• Minimise product leadtimesCustomer Service• Managed customer order receipt• Reduce customer order leatimes. Show less

Implement forecasting and DRP system on a global basis.Introduce & roll out forecasting procdures on a global basis.Manage global forecasting team.Develop budgeting process based on forecasting and inventory planning system.

Responsible for planning and management of projects within the military avionics industry using Critical Path Analysis tools and managing a team of varying sizes.Critical Path Analysis• Project co-ordinator for Stores Management Systems on EFA, EH101 using classic Project Management tools.• Project Manager on SMS/MMS systems on Hawk GR5 trainer.• Managed the Project Planning department of a Military Electronics company.• Familiar with the demands of military project planning.