Working on the QA Backlog project.

Take on of major new publishers into the warehouseSystem support - warehouse and order processingDevelopment of interfaces to / from external systems

Integration to new warehouse system

Rugby and Harlow part of Pearson International Projects included the upgrade of the order processing system, ISBN13 remediation and the management of various elements in the warehouse management system e.g. TransIT, volumetrics and inventory controlSSCC labels system for orders going to Australia, covering all aspects from requirement analysis, through design, sourcing (bar code printers, scanners) user training and acceptance, implementation and user sign offSuccessfully… Show more Rugby and Harlow part of Pearson International Projects included the upgrade of the order processing system, ISBN13 remediation and the management of various elements in the warehouse management system e.g. TransIT, volumetrics and inventory controlSSCC labels system for orders going to Australia, covering all aspects from requirement analysis, through design, sourcing (bar code printers, scanners) user training and acceptance, implementation and user sign offSuccessfully introducing RF units on the fork lift trucks to optimise their routing in the warehouse Show less

Managing the integration of the journals invoice archive system this was initially a three month contract in Andover I was then seconded to London to work more closely with the primary user

Rugby and Harlow part of Pearson International Managing the introduction of the volumetric system into the forward warehouse, this role demanded project management skills as well as technical know how. This was challenging as existing procedures had grown over many decades and needed careful evaluation. I was personally pleased to overcome initial scepticism amongst some of the end users. Prioritisation and user acceptance testing were key performance indicatorsAnother major… Show more Rugby and Harlow part of Pearson International Managing the introduction of the volumetric system into the forward warehouse, this role demanded project management skills as well as technical know how. This was challenging as existing procedures had grown over many decades and needed careful evaluation. I was personally pleased to overcome initial scepticism amongst some of the end users. Prioritisation and user acceptance testing were key performance indicatorsAnother major project was the introduction of the credit card payment system, As project manager I worked closely with the external supplier, internal customers and the IT operations department to successfully implement a new system which, despite its complexity I am happy with the level of transparency and control achieved Show less

Foots Cray, KentResponsible for the general management of the journals system during the de-commissioning, this role had direct accountability for periodic processes including invoicing as well as day-end and system support

A management role with a variety of clients, the scope ranged from developing the new journals system through to customer support and bespoke client projectsI led the team on the development of the stock management / radio frequency system working with wireless terminals, scanners and bar codesSpecific customer site visits and key relationships with both hard and software suppliers

System development of journals publishing systemMajor project involved rolling out the introduction of Euro Vat across numerous client sites

System development