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Cork, Ie

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

County Kildare, Ireland

• Lead Buyer for packaging, ingredients, and energy across three sites in Ireland and the UK.• Managed a portfolio of over 30 suppliers sourcing packaging and ingredients with an annual spendof over €15 million.• Directed and led tenders to drive cost management by identifying opportunities andnegotiating deals with suppliers resulting in a saving of over €750,000.• Engaged in in-depth negotiations with new and existing suppliers on contract terms while ensuringthey aligned with the organisation's strategic pillars.• Responsible for the procurement of energy for three production facilities with a combined annual spend of over €5 million.• Managed and resolved any issues which were related to packaging and ingredients such as purchase orders, supply, quality, or service level issues.• Organised and managed quarterly meetings with internal management and key suppliers to discuss supplier scorecards, future requirements, forecasts, issues, and general improvements, while strengthening relationships.• Maintaining an ERP System to ensure all orders are based on the current approved supply and release plan with customer requirements.• Liaised daily with Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, and Master Schedulers to prevent backlog shortages and ensure adherence to factory production schedules.• Procurement lead on the project team responsible for the implementation of a new ERP system, IFS while transitioning from Epicor ERP.• Maintained optimal inventory levels by consistently monitoring and conducting routine checks, and implementing control measures for packaging, raw ingredients, and final products.• Managed the Purchase Order Process, comprising creation and submission to suppliers, maintenance updates, handling inquiries, and assessment for closure.

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

• PO & Invoice management• Managing day-to-day supply chain and logistics queries across the business.• Managed shipments of product & orders along with scheduling plant equipment to customer requirements for daily hire.• Developed and maintained strong relationships with both suppliers and customers.• Responsible for inventory control to optimise the best possible service level.• Created weekly sales and inventory reports to enhance the organisation's performance.• Responsible for identifying and managing continuous improvement projects in the supply chain function along with ‘hands-on’ daily activities in support of the changing needs of the business.• Ensured quality and EHS policies and procedures were always adhered to.

Portland, Oregon Area

Employed as a brand specialist for Kilbeggan Distillery by Suntory Global Spirits, the world's third-largest premium spirits company. As a brand specialist for the state of Oregon. My roles and responsibilities included:• Secured new business opportunities and increased product placement in existing accounts. • Drove brand awareness by conducting whiskey seminars, training, and educational events. • Worked with local distributors to ensure distribution targets and quality of trade marketing were met. • Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders in the market. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to run local sales blitz to drive distribution • Implemented national marketing campaigns throughout the United States. • Managed a budget of $80,000 for brand activations throughout Oregon. • Reported bi-weekly and monthly KPIs to head office in Chicago along with competitive insights. • Increased sales of their Irish Whiskey portfolio by 25% in Oregon.• Identified opportunities for further sales growth of the Irish portfolio. • Managed tracked and evaluated sampling programmes. • Mentored junior brand ambassadors.

The IBEC Global Graduates programme places graduates attracted by an international career on paid work placements with leading companies over 12-18 months. As part of the programme, I was placed with Beam Suntory as a Brand Ambassador for Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey in Portland, Oregon while also completing a postgraduate qualification with Technological University Dublin.

Global Technology & Innovation Centre, Naas, Co. Kildare

Completed work placement within the Functional Ingredients & Actives business division working on projects involving Infant Milk Formula being produced in Charleville for the Asian Market.•Managed a cross-functional team with the goal of creating two new infant formula sachets aimed at disaster struck areas for a key customer (Unicef). •Created and implemented a marketing plan to enhance the customer experience in the IMF facility in Charleville. •Managed relationships with 3rd party suppliers and coordinated work between different teams at various locations. •Assisted the marketing team with the creation and implementation of the new Kerry website (www.Kerry.com).

Master Of Science (Msc), Supply Chain Management, (2.1)

This Masters course offers a robust understanding of the concepts and best practices in Supply Chain Management for application in today’s.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Food Marketing And Entrepreneurship, (2.1)

This degree offers a unique combination of business and science, providing me with the skills to work in an exciting, fast-paced industry..

Professional Diploma, Project Management

Postgraduate Diploma, Global Business Development, (2:1)