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Birmingham, United Kingdom

PP, MM and IM Lead for SAP Implementations within 3 Manufacturing Plants - Two fully operational and the other a new start up facility. Working effectively with all areas of the business to analyse business processes and changes that enabled the business to function more effectively. Completed various Data Management Tasks to ensure record accuracy and workflow efficiency including loading, extraction and transferenceStandardised operational processes, Documented and maintain current and future state departmental business processes. Conduct Standardisation training for all operational personnel using SAP within business Analysed and audited employee data to ensure accuracy.Spearhead Change Management and New Product Introduction processes to maintain integrity of system P2P. Co-ordinate all departments verifying that the data for all projects are reflected in the on-going demands reflected in SAP ensuring a smooth transition into general production Developed Daily reports to ensure accurate data control and Gate Keeping

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Inventory Control Continual: analysis of stock levels utilizing tools as well as developing tools to ensure a comprehensive and robust overview for stock availability against production requirement, utilize weekly data to identify key supplier to target for stock reduction.Planning : identified issues by adapting and developing tools . Identified, introduced and implemented new practices and procedures for the planning and material control, which has enabled department to identify issues in the supply chain in order that a solution can be found without impacting production and the end customer.Logistics: Continually looking to reduce costs without impact on Service. Have successfully reduced Freight costs through renegotiation and full understanding of Service levels required. Developed a strong Relationship with Suppliers Data Management: Identified major discrepancies in the data that has been analyzed within Logistics. Work closely with all departments to ensure integrity of information in environments currently being utilized by DANA, Identified system miscommunication through Direct comparisons made between programs. Reviewed the data and corrected inconsistencies. Utilise weekly data to identify key supplier to target for stock reduction.Change Management: Proactively contributed to ensure that the change is communicated and managed effectively, minimising obsolesce and ensuring a smooth transition Liaise with all departments from Logistics through to production and engineering to ensure that the changeovers are clean SAP preparation and Inventory control, have been a key contributor in the development of new processes to enable DANA Birmingham to move forward in the introduction of utilizing SAP for order processing and moving away from SCM. Identified issues that have negatively affected this moving forward. Introduced Gatekeeping reports including open work orders and purchase orders

Leicester

EXPORT and DISTIBUTION: Management of all export orders and selected major clients.Tasked with re-organisation and updating of export order book to ensure movement of products in compliance with relevant local, country and international law and processes leaving company with minimum exposure. Freight cost reduction through implementing correct usage of incoterms 2010 savings of £40k in duty costs of one shipment, 50% Savings on Export Documentation issued by Chamber of Commerce (circa £800 per month)  Recovery of duty on imported goods (including historical error.)  ITOPS (international trade operations & procedures) January 2012 passed with distinction (96.5%)