ForecastTurned around Forecast Accuracy using data driven methodologies encompassing weighted distribution, sell-out, and post promotional analysis. Achieved 76.1% over target of 73.0% (improved from 48% when I took over the portfolio). Intro to o9 systems.Led an intern project to investigate forecasting in the repack and customisation process, reducing financial and material waste as well as developing the candidate to the point where a full time employment offer was given.Loss ReductionFocused new Supply Chain Losses methodology to drastically improve risk position in the North Europe market $2.5m to >$0.5mUsed critical thinking to drive projects to extend Shelf Life and reduce MOQ batches whilst minimizing impact on COGs to ensure production volumes were compliantIBPCampaigned to have Turnover added to Demand Planning performance-based bonus KPI to align with the commercial teamRecognitionOwnership Award – 2018

ForecastForecast accuracy 77.1% above 76.0% target. Mastery of JDA Manugistics, SAP, Business Intelligence, BEXBuilt volume forecast for three-year strategy plan to allow for capacity planningProject ManagementJoined the team in crisis mode (CFR: 95.4% under 98.0% target) – very quickly adapted to the portfolio and led hypercare meetings to drive best for business decision outcomesLed seasonal planning taskforce to prevent errors leading to previous crisis

• Creation and implementation of full supply chain to break into the US market with focus on import / FDA compliance• Improved Forecasting methodology to facilitate 27.6% growth with no increased fixed costs in warehousing and logistics• Project let New Product Development from conceptualisation to employment collaborating with key stakeholders• Redesigned warehouse layout and pick process to reduce order processing time drastically and errors• Developed management and coaching skills with two direct reports, particularly focused on 1:1 feedback• Cost analysis critical in pricing structure for franchisees• Reduced COGS by 32.0% through SRM, negotiation, and business wide reporting.• Eliminated operations and finance man hours by automating reporting Excel sheets through Macros• Project led change to bespoke MRP system to allow for FIFO and exchange rate

• Compiled sales, EPOS and stock reports for business wide distribution• Identified areas of the business that required improvement - developed, tracked and monitored KPIs to drive development• Project led EDI integration from national customer portals to SAP for Order Processing and Invoicing• Monthly and Quarterly forecasting reviews with a 5 month lead time• Maintaining Master Data for materials and customers• Key driver on process improvements incl. implementation of paperless invoicing and introducing ZPACs to the business• Sales secondment with emphasis on driving sales and building customer relationships in the southern territory

• Daily comprehensive use of SD, MM and BW modules of SAP for order processing and reporting• Responsible for the order processing, outbound scheduling and invoicing for multiple national customer accounts • Dealt with delivery issues incl. OTIF, quality and service• Instrumental in streamlining the order process which significantly reduced lead time• Troubleshooting of EDI and B2B practices as well as an array of SOP write ups• Account expert for multiple national retailers – took ownership of issues and developed resolutions

A 10 week internship which provided a fantastic insight into the operations management area of supply chain. • Full training and daily use of SAP software• Introduced to Lean Six Sigma concepts and processes• Involved in setting and realizing quarterly goals and targets• Delivered reports in team meetings improving my interpersonal and communication skills• Achieved the first ‘Gold Kits’ in 18 monthsMy role was to ensure individual parts delivery commitments were held or improved from internal and external manufacturers. This work placement helped me proactively improve my time management and organisational skills.