Nick Sheen Email and Phone Number

TUPE from Bepco UK

Managing £6.2m worth of stock within busy, 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse and leading a team of 2 Purchasing Coordinators for one of the leading independent, global suppliers of tractor parts and agricultural accessories, in accordance with KPIs and SLAs.• Exceeded 90% stock availability target and reduced back order levels from £900k to £200k • Improved customer service by increasing stock availability for top 5000 lines to 95% from 50%• Re-negotiated with key suppliers to improve margins and reduce impact of cost increases• Devised stock reports for senior management which now form basis of department KPIs• Analysed stock volumes to drive down time delays and maximise availability• Achieved 99.9% stock fulfilment in key areas of business – supply and installation• Maximised gross margin and achieved 18% margin against 15% target (120%)• Developed and aligned purchasing and stock control strategy with needs of the business• Controlled 70,000 SKU lines and 17,500 active SKU line items• Streamlined operating procedures and revised standard practices• Led strategic sourcing reviews; successfully re-negotiated with suppliers to improve margins

Led a team of 7 and managed procurement and stock worth circa £6m including 18,000 SKU lines with an active 8,000 held in the warehouse for leading specialist supplier of kitchen appliances, sinks, bathroom furniture to builders and developers. Made redundant when company went into receivership in March 2009.• Managed monthly stock budget of £3m; tracked expenditure to control cost• Achieved 18% margin against 15% target (120%); maximised gross margin• Negotiated 2.5% discount on cost by instigating policy of ordering direct from factory • Achieved 99.9% stock fulfilment in key areas of business – supply and installation• Created new stock reports for submission to the Board • Regularly reviewed stock holding and made recommendations in line with business needs • Actively monitored stock to maximise availability; planned future stock requirements• Monitored product and pricing information on main database to ensure accurate and current