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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Providing second level support for users of the software on different platforms including problem analysis and data fixing using SQLTesting and improving the software through integration with development teamsAdvising on the strategic direction of the software development from a business perspectiveReducing incoming support requests through business analysis and creative solutions to common issuesSupporting consultants in the set up and implementation of the softwareProducing documentation for internal and external use

Brisbane, Australia

Managing a team of planners and buyersLeading a project team of 15 to improve the Demand Alignment process through the application of Lean principles. Major business processes mapped, smaller teams established to eliminate waste from each process. Implementing forecasting software as part of the redesign of the forecasting process. Project completed on time within budget. 75% saving in the time required to process weekly forecast data.Maintaining the day to day and medium to long range forecast. Budget preparation Establishing a Sales and Operations planning process to reduce the number and impact of business shocks

Manchester, United Kingdom

Project managing ERP roll out to French factory, including process mapping and redevelopment, working for senior management and with contract programmersTrained in Six Sigma, French and MS ProjectUnification of business forecasting process, allowing the business to run on one target rather than multiple targets by departmentEstablishing and monitoring of key KPIs for inventory, purchasing, planning and distributionReducing total inventory by 20% while increasing customer service to >95%Developing the usage of and reporting from planning systemsWorking with Sales, Marketing and key accounts to improve customer serviceBudgeting and strategic planning including item range management and overseas expansion. Item range reduced by 20%Liaising with global customers and suppliers

Oldham, United Kingdom

Development, process definition and testing, including development of pilot programs, of Peoplesoft ERP Manufacturing track (as part of a new implementation)Implementing Order Promising, including user training Development and management of MS access databases to produce weekly planning schedules and other reports

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Manufacturing Engineering