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Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Kingscourt, County Meath, Ireland

Production Planner

Dublin

Airbus has set-up a dedicated organisation to deliver Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) which consists of guaranteed solutions ranging from component supply and repair to full airframe maintenance. FHS-Components guarantees all primary Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) spare parts availability through exclusive on-site stock and mutualised pool access service, as well as state-of-the-art repair services.Repair Managers ensure that FHS components are repaired on time, on cost and on quality.… Show more Airbus has set-up a dedicated organisation to deliver Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) which consists of guaranteed solutions ranging from component supply and repair to full airframe maintenance. FHS-Components guarantees all primary Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) spare parts availability through exclusive on-site stock and mutualised pool access service, as well as state-of-the-art repair services.Repair Managers ensure that FHS components are repaired on time, on cost and on quality. Each Repair manager is responsible/accountable for the performance of a portfolio of Suppliers. Show less

Dublin

- Managing repairs of Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320 parts through a network of approved Repair Vendors in the aviation industry.- Managing relationships with Repair Vendors.- Introducing initiatives to reduce repair costs, such as fixed price evaluations and extended warranties.- Managing off-site consignment stock and replenishment of same.- Managing the exchange programme in relation to repair quotations and approvals.- Complying with aviation standards and certification… Show more - Managing repairs of Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320 parts through a network of approved Repair Vendors in the aviation industry.- Managing relationships with Repair Vendors.- Introducing initiatives to reduce repair costs, such as fixed price evaluations and extended warranties.- Managing off-site consignment stock and replenishment of same.- Managing the exchange programme in relation to repair quotations and approvals.- Complying with aviation standards and certification requirements.- Developing excellent relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues. Show less

Dunleer, Co. Louth

- Excellent negotiation and communications skills.- Adhering to company policies in relation to the purchasing process (stock, non-stock, indirect spend, capital equipment). - Evaluating MRP and purchasing to Bill of Materials (BOM) for individual contracts.- Negotiating prices, discounts and credit terms with suppliers.- Raising orders, scheduling delivery, following up regarding shortages/partial delivery.- Managing and monitoring suppliers to agreed service agreements and… Show more - Excellent negotiation and communications skills.- Adhering to company policies in relation to the purchasing process (stock, non-stock, indirect spend, capital equipment). - Evaluating MRP and purchasing to Bill of Materials (BOM) for individual contracts.- Negotiating prices, discounts and credit terms with suppliers.- Raising orders, scheduling delivery, following up regarding shortages/partial delivery.- Managing and monitoring suppliers to agreed service agreements and key performance indicators, such as just-in-time (JIT) delivery. Review suppliers on quarterly/annual basis.- Researching new products and suppliers and benchmarking against existing suppliers.- Identifying and managing cost improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain.- Multi-tasking effectively whilst ensuring continuous production flow.- Project manager for Suretank Ireland’s cost reduction initiative focusing on production consumables. Worked with cross-functional teams (Lean/Six Sigma, Stores, Operations/Production teams). - Good collaborator, able to work well with suppliers and colleagues at all business levels.- Inclusion of LEAN/6S methodologies in all purchasing projects and initiatives. Show less

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Managing the day-to-day activities in a 15-year old charity that helps and supports Senior Citizens to live as they choose. Responsible for local administration of Age Action Care & Repair franchise in Drogheda and for organizing and vetting all volunteers (approx. 20 people).Drogheda Senior Citizens Interest Group was founded in 1996.

Dublin Airport

- Sourced new and repaired parts for Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Service Centre. - Built and maintained good working relationships with Boeing, Airbus and Honeywell as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Maintained stock levels on consumable items.- Liaised with Honeywell on Life Limited Parts (LLP), recorded details on Honeywell website.- Complied with aviation standards and certification requirements.

Dublin Airport

SR Technics was a leading independent maintenance and repair organisation (MRO) to the civil aviation sector. Clients included Aer Lingus, Gulfair, Easyjet and SAS to name a few. The company closed in 2009.- Sourced parts within budget for the APU Service Centre with focus on just-in-time (JIT) delivery.- Complied with aviation standards and certification requirements.- Developed excellent relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.- Initiated, organised and… Show more SR Technics was a leading independent maintenance and repair organisation (MRO) to the civil aviation sector. Clients included Aer Lingus, Gulfair, Easyjet and SAS to name a few. The company closed in 2009.- Sourced parts within budget for the APU Service Centre with focus on just-in-time (JIT) delivery.- Complied with aviation standards and certification requirements.- Developed excellent relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.- Initiated, organised and managed a number of cost recovery programmes for the APU Service Centre.- I was part of the team involved in the introduction of LEAN manufacturing principles to the company in the APU Service Centre.- I also acted as PA to the Vice President of Component Services Division for two years.- Key achievements included instigating weekly meetings between Purchasing Department and APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) Service Centre Crew Managers, which resulted in improved communications and working relationships between the two groups. Show less

Ireland And Uk

- Marketing & PR Manager, Calnor Ireland Limited, May 2004 to October 2005 - Marketing & PR Executive, Retail News Magazine, Dublin 2, August 2002 to April 2004- PR Account Manager, Brodeur Worldwide (UK), October 1999 to August 2002- Marketing Executive, EDS (UK), February 1996 to September 1999 - Marketing Executive, EDS Ireland, Dublin 2, October 1994 to August 1996 - Administration Officer, National Standards Authority of Ireland, April 1992 to October… Show more - Marketing & PR Manager, Calnor Ireland Limited, May 2004 to October 2005 - Marketing & PR Executive, Retail News Magazine, Dublin 2, August 2002 to April 2004- PR Account Manager, Brodeur Worldwide (UK), October 1999 to August 2002- Marketing Executive, EDS (UK), February 1996 to September 1999 - Marketing Executive, EDS Ireland, Dublin 2, October 1994 to August 1996 - Administration Officer, National Standards Authority of Ireland, April 1992 to October 1994- Administrator, Energy Research Group, University College Dublin, August 1989 to April 1992- Sales Assistant, Maher’s Pharmacy, Drogheda, Co. Louth, November 1987 to August 1988 Show less

Bachelor Of Business, Procurement And Supply Management, Degree

QQI accredited at level 6.2, working towards achieving Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Procurement and Supply Management by end of 2019.

Business Administration & Management, Fetac Level 6 Major Award

FETAC Level 6 Major Award achieved in 2010.

Various (See Below)

- Microsoft Office Specialist, FÁS, February 2011 - Train the Trainer, FETAC Level 6, FÁS, November 2011 - ICM Diploma in Marketing.