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Andover, Gb

Chorley, England, United Kingdom

Supply Chain Consultant reviewing amalgamation of Offshore Windfarm supply of spares commissioned by the OWA and Carbon Trust.Supply Chain Consultant carrying out an As-Is & To-Be study to create a future plan for an Energy company with an annual gross revenue over £300m.Supply Chain Management embedded in TVS supporting Land Rover spares procurement.Operations Manager (Project Lead) on a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) weapon project (Mk 54 LWT).- Accurate in-year forecasting… Show more Supply Chain Consultant reviewing amalgamation of Offshore Windfarm supply of spares commissioned by the OWA and Carbon Trust.Supply Chain Consultant carrying out an As-Is & To-Be study to create a future plan for an Energy company with an annual gross revenue over £300m.Supply Chain Management embedded in TVS supporting Land Rover spares procurement.Operations Manager (Project Lead) on a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) weapon project (Mk 54 LWT).- Accurate in-year forecasting for inventory and OpEx plan within the financial tolerances.- Project focal point for the Safety and Engineering functional areas within the project.- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders and international business partners (USN).- Disposal planning with a budget of £5.1m.- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) & Security Clearance (SC) held.Supply Chain Manager reduced the unknown Government Furnished Equipment held in industry from 30,800 to 4700 in 6 weeks. Role closed early due to a Crown Civil Servant replacement. Show less

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

Distribution Manager - Managing the site of departments which included Warehouse, Customisation, Care Centre, Finance & IT. Amcare Group provide medical devices (Stoma pouches and Catheters) under prescription for the NHS.Site 10,000 Sqft with a high of 37 Staff servicing approximately 10000 patients with up to 2500 orders weekly.Key achievements:• Maintained operational integrity throughout Covid19. Our patients required the same level of service, no outbreaks of Covid were… Show more Distribution Manager - Managing the site of departments which included Warehouse, Customisation, Care Centre, Finance & IT. Amcare Group provide medical devices (Stoma pouches and Catheters) under prescription for the NHS.Site 10,000 Sqft with a high of 37 Staff servicing approximately 10000 patients with up to 2500 orders weekly.Key achievements:• Maintained operational integrity throughout Covid19. Our patients required the same level of service, no outbreaks of Covid were experienced due to the implementation of strict measures.• Updated the ageing Warehouse Management System (WMS) with Dynamics365 (D365). The implementation created several challenges requiring innovative solutions.• Exceeded all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) even during Covid19 and the WMS upgrade.Qualifications achieved: IOSH Management, Management Leadership course with Convatec, SEMA PRRS – Person Responsible for Rack Safety & Reach Truck License. Show less

Andover

The Andover Ocado site is an automated warehouse. The Functional Test Analyst (FTA) was to ensure the systems and processes met the requirements. Requesting system changes to functionality and/or processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency when the site went live.Key achievements• Enabled Continuous Improvement (CI) of the new untested technology implemented at the site.Once the site went live my role changed to a Warehouse Team Manager.Responsibilities… Show more The Andover Ocado site is an automated warehouse. The Functional Test Analyst (FTA) was to ensure the systems and processes met the requirements. Requesting system changes to functionality and/or processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency when the site went live.Key achievements• Enabled Continuous Improvement (CI) of the new untested technology implemented at the site.Once the site went live my role changed to a Warehouse Team Manager.Responsibilities included:-• Continuous improvement within the operation.• Performance Management• Training and Development• Recruitment and interviews• People Management• Absence Management• Probationary Reviews• Employee EngagementQualifications achieved: IOSH Managing Safely, CB FLT refresher & Advanced Excel. Show less

Romsey

Warehouse Manager (FMCG Fulfilment) 30,000 Sqft Warehouse. 25 Staff servicing 30+ clients and up to 11,500 orders with 25,500 picks weeklyKey achievements:• Streamlined processes, reducing the Warehouse footprint and staffing levels.• Exceeded all KPI’s and SLA’s whilst keeping costs to a minimum.• Ensured the Warehouse received its first H&S Conformity certificate in over 12 years.Qualifications achieved - CB FLT refresher, Narrow Aisle Flexi… Show more Warehouse Manager (FMCG Fulfilment) 30,000 Sqft Warehouse. 25 Staff servicing 30+ clients and up to 11,500 orders with 25,500 picks weeklyKey achievements:• Streamlined processes, reducing the Warehouse footprint and staffing levels.• Exceeded all KPI’s and SLA’s whilst keeping costs to a minimum.• Ensured the Warehouse received its first H&S Conformity certificate in over 12 years.Qualifications achieved - CB FLT refresher, Narrow Aisle Flexi License, SEMA PRRS – Person Responsible for Rack Safety, First Aid at Work (St John Ambulance 3 day). Show less

Management Of Joint Deployed Inventory, Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

The project was initiated to replace the MOD outdated ERP systems with one bespoke system for the 18,000 users with a budget of £186m. The consultant was responsible to provide supply technical advice and guidance to design the new system in line with the NAO guidelines and the MOD requirements.• Provided direction for change business with design to streamline system processes • System User Acceptance Testing before implementation• Supported planning for the role out to the… Show more The project was initiated to replace the MOD outdated ERP systems with one bespoke system for the 18,000 users with a budget of £186m. The consultant was responsible to provide supply technical advice and guidance to design the new system in line with the NAO guidelines and the MOD requirements.• Provided direction for change business with design to streamline system processes • System User Acceptance Testing before implementation• Supported planning for the role out to the 400+ establishments• Provided direction for the migration of account data• Advised on business change updating MOD logistics policy and procedures• Presented briefings with audiences of over 300 personnelKey achievements• Achieved the timeline for the role out including overseas critical environments• Integrated the Army processes into the new system on time with minimal Gap analysis• Electronically streamlined processes automating functions• Ensured the system processes met the NAO guide lines and business needs• Generated a business resolver group pre implementationQualifications achieved - C&G L&M Level 7, CILT Level 5, NVQ Level 2 Counterbalance Forklift Truck (CB FLT), ADR (Dangerous Goods), CPC & ITIL v3. Show less

Bulford, Wiltshire

Supply manager and governance for over 70 establishments.• Primary consultant for customer support• Validating KPIs, evaluated and provided direction for improvements• Integrating strategic initiatives and changes to policy• Prioritising establishmentsKey achievements• Led a team of auditors carrying out annual audits on the 70+ establishments• Raised the accounting standards reducing losses by 12% within two years• Designed the audit questions and… Show more Supply manager and governance for over 70 establishments.• Primary consultant for customer support• Validating KPIs, evaluated and provided direction for improvements• Integrating strategic initiatives and changes to policy• Prioritising establishmentsKey achievements• Led a team of auditors carrying out annual audits on the 70+ establishments• Raised the accounting standards reducing losses by 12% within two years• Designed the audit questions and criteria in line with NAO guidelines for the Army Show less

Bulford, Wiltshire.

Supply manager for the supply of vehicles spares within an organisation with over 70 establishments. The timely return of scarce commodities such as engines and major assemblies to a repair facility for further availability.Areas of discipline used were Auditing, Purchasing, Demand planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management (Forward and Reverse).Ensuring fleet serviceability against a strict KPI. Monitoring the timely return of unserviceable items through the… Show more Supply manager for the supply of vehicles spares within an organisation with over 70 establishments. The timely return of scarce commodities such as engines and major assemblies to a repair facility for further availability.Areas of discipline used were Auditing, Purchasing, Demand planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management (Forward and Reverse).Ensuring fleet serviceability against a strict KPI. Monitoring the timely return of unserviceable items through the supply chain. Providing advice and guidance to the 70+ establishments in sourcing scarce and often bespoke vehicle spares.Key achievements: Reducing the backlog of the unserviceable repairable items due return to the depot from 2300 to 900 items within one year. Deployed at short notice to Afghanistan to troubleshoot scarce commodities for the newly built and deployed vehicle fleet. Show less

Abingdon

Managed a small team delivering training to the Regiment. This was a temporary role due to organisational manpower restructuring.

Perham Down, Hampshire

Manager of the supply department to provide logistical support to a workshop whose primary role was to ensure the serviceability of the fleet of vehicles. The fleet was over 800 vehicles included 400 different types. Areas of discipline were IT System Administrator, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Purchasing, Demand Planning and Vehicle fleet management (5 HGVs and 1 LGV). The KPI level of serviceability was 90%. Locations of support: UK, Canada and… Show more Manager of the supply department to provide logistical support to a workshop whose primary role was to ensure the serviceability of the fleet of vehicles. The fleet was over 800 vehicles included 400 different types. Areas of discipline were IT System Administrator, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Purchasing, Demand Planning and Vehicle fleet management (5 HGVs and 1 LGV). The KPI level of serviceability was 90%. Locations of support: UK, Canada and Iraq.Completed training on IT System Administrator, Depot & Warehouse Management, Provisioning & Inventory Control Management. Show less

Andover, Hampshire.

The role in Tank Systems Support Integrated Project Team was to manage the supply of spares to keep the British Army Tank fleet serviceable. Sole responsibility as the Supply Chain Management of Cheiftain (Royal Engineer, Layer Bridge, Recovery), Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle, Challenger (One and Recovery).Key acheivements: • Managed a sub project - Identified and exported over £200m worth of Challenger 1 spares to Jordan. Challenger 1 main battle tanks were being exported to… Show more The role in Tank Systems Support Integrated Project Team was to manage the supply of spares to keep the British Army Tank fleet serviceable. Sole responsibility as the Supply Chain Management of Cheiftain (Royal Engineer, Layer Bridge, Recovery), Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle, Challenger (One and Recovery).Key acheivements: • Managed a sub project - Identified and exported over £200m worth of Challenger 1 spares to Jordan. Challenger 1 main battle tanks were being exported to Jordan. The now obsolete spares (£200m worth) were Identified over a three year period as we exported the vehicles and exported to Jordan.• Integral to the planning of two large scale deployments for overseas operations.• Oversaw the transition from Challenger 1 to Challenger 2.Areas of discipline were Purchasing, Demand Planning, Provisioning, Negotiation, Exporting and Quality Assurance.Location of support: Worldwide.Qualification attained: Advanced Excel, Intermediate Access. Show less

Chippenham

Provided logistical support in the following roles:-Equipment table accountant in the Quartermasters department and as a Stocktaking team leader in a large FMCG regional depot.Areas of discipline were Purchasing, Demand Planning, Inventory management and large scale Stocktaking.Locations of support: UK and Bosnia.

Perham Down, Hampshire

Provided logistical support to a workshop whose primary role was to ensure the serviceability of the fleet of vehicles. The fleet was over 800 vehicles which included 400 different types. Areas of discipline were Purchasing, Demand Planning, Stock planning and Vehicle management. The KPI level of serviceability was 90%, this made decisions on what to stock and to what quantity a challenge. Everything stocked had to be carried on the fleet of HGVs I managed.Qualification… Show more Provided logistical support to a workshop whose primary role was to ensure the serviceability of the fleet of vehicles. The fleet was over 800 vehicles which included 400 different types. Areas of discipline were Purchasing, Demand Planning, Stock planning and Vehicle management. The KPI level of serviceability was 90%, this made decisions on what to stock and to what quantity a challenge. Everything stocked had to be carried on the fleet of HGVs I managed.Qualification attained: C+E License (Class1 HGV)Locations of support: UK & NI. Show less

Coypool, Plymouth.

Providing logistical support to 3 Commando Brigade. Areas of discipline were Purchasing, Life Support supplies and within a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Supply Squadron. Qualification attained: All Arms Commando, Arctic Warfare Trained, Class 1 Supplier. Locations of support: UK, Norway, Turkey, Iraq, Caribbean (Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Guyana, Aruba, Curracao, St Lucia & Barbados).

Blackdown Bks, Deepcut, Camberley, Surrey.

Qualifications attained: Army basic training, Supply Controller Class 3 and C License (Class 3 HGV).

Diploma, Leadership & Management, Level 7

Diploma, Business General Management, Supply Chain Management, Retail Logistics And Project Management, Level 5

Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician, Managing Safely

Foundation, Itil V3

Prrs Person Responsible For Rack Safety