Michael Rigby Email & Phone Number

Bradford, Gb

Premier Farnell is a major electronic and electrical component retailer. Chase suppliers for delivery dates for overdue orders and then updating AS400.Run and update Excel reports and spreadsheets. Create tables and charts as necessary.Advise sales department on allocated stock and ordersRaise purchase orders and send to suppliers, transfer stock between warehouses

Gardner Denver is an engineering firm specialising in kitting out vehicles for various industries. I was taken on an ongoing short term contract to review and put systems into place for their warranty department.Ensure database of faulty stock is accurate and up to date, creating new records and closing completed jobs. Arrange for collection from engineers of faulty parts, book in, and arrange for inspection of parts and subsequent return to supplier / manufacturer.Arrange with suppliers for speedy inspection and report of reason for fault, repair and return of replacement items. Create all orders and invoices. File inspection reports in relevant job file. Discuss with management and manufacturers how faults can be avoided in the futureInvoice customers for non warranty parts. Authorise payment of invoices and coding to relevant department

Well established IT Company, ICM (subsequently taken over by Phoenix) were known for providing disaster recovery and overall support for any IT need. I worked for the logistics teamSource and procure parts from a network of specialised suppliers. Raise any purchase orders. Check outstanding orders daily and expediting any over agreed delivery dates. Check inventory of faulty stock and arrange repair with workshop as required.Find potential suppliers and assess their suitability to company needs (lead times, stock availability, costs etc.).Ensure parts were delivered in time and to the correct location.Ensure all stock records were up to date and correct. Arranging counts and investigating any discrepancies.Set and revise stock levels for consumable parts.Check various manufacturer websites for warranty on equipment. Raise claim for faulty parts and any necessary paperwork entering relevant job or reference numbers. Arrange for return of any faulty parts if necessary and any credit notes or RMA's required. Enter details of fault and any reference numbers on return paperwork.

This was a new business I was asked to set up and run.Find suppliers and negotiate costsInterview and set on two full time and two part time members of staffDesign and build PCs to customers specificationsRepair and upgrade customers PCsEnsure smooth day to day running of shop and staff.

I visited various schools around the west Yorkshire area repairing and installing PC and network equipment.

Elite group processed clothing for several high street stores. I was employed in there warehouse office working on a 6-2, 2-10 shift.Book in incoming goods on to the computer system and keep a spreadsheet.Arrange delivery of goods to various departments in the companySupervise the warehouse on the late shiftCreate despatch notes and any other documentationCycle count stock and investigate discrepancies

I visited petrol stations around the north of England installing and configuring security equipment and PCs.

Ciba are a large world wide chemical company now part of the BASF group. I was involved in various departments in my time there.Responsible for checking all incoming goods and creating goods received documentsArranging delivery of raw materials and packaging to the various works around the complexArranging delivery of finished products to outside warehouses and amending records to show as of siteEnsuring all stock records were up to date and accurateChecking and amending any documents for despatchingDuring my time at Ciba, I set up the initial computerisation of stock records checking for bugs and recommending any changes. I was heavily involved in the rollout of two pieces of software (business and warehouse) and the subsequent implementation of these. I also supervised the relocation of stock into a new warehouse after a fire destroyed the old one.