Reporting to the Global Systems Manager, this main purpose of the role is support and lead, where appropriate, the implementation, training and governance of the Supply Chain ERP business system processes. I work across all functions and effectively engage with business users, IT and external suppliers to ensure the system meets Alliances’ needs; manage system changes in response to new requirements and standard updates and support wider business projects. Central to the role is:• Providing… Show more Reporting to the Global Systems Manager, this main purpose of the role is support and lead, where appropriate, the implementation, training and governance of the Supply Chain ERP business system processes. I work across all functions and effectively engage with business users, IT and external suppliers to ensure the system meets Alliances’ needs; manage system changes in response to new requirements and standard updates and support wider business projects. Central to the role is:• Providing support to a global team• Introduction and training delivery of new/revised system processes• Lead and support continuous improvement activities via Lean Six Sigma Black Belt methods• Lead process efficiency and transformation with the supply chain management team• Creation of version controlled documentation of supply chain processes and working with the business team to support in maintenance thereof• Supporting D365 and it’s interfaces, identifying and providing solutions• Project lead where required engaging all stakeholders• Manage relationships with third party suppliers, establish supplier reviews and measure SLA’s• Manage and deliver change requests• Coordinating and carrying out testing and overseeing UAT• System administration• Support business system lifecycle•. Implementing APAC and China regions Show less

Supply chain specialist for U.K. and European markets. New category (non alcoholic) in a fast growth market.Supply planning management Demand planning management Inventory controlImplementation of process and controls Copacker onboardingManaging 3PLCopacker auditSolutions managementNPDTechnical specs Raw material management Movement of hazardous materialCustomer collaboration New retailer listings Project management

Managing client accounts within pharmaceutical, convenience and top 8 retail channels supply chain along with supporting projects and managing extreme volatility in market during a pandemic, providing smooth running of daily operations and communication to all stakeholders, achieving customer on shelf availability whilst also driving customer forecast clarity and execution, and end to end operational efficiencies• Management of daily operations for customers; order placement and processing,… Show more Managing client accounts within pharmaceutical, convenience and top 8 retail channels supply chain along with supporting projects and managing extreme volatility in market during a pandemic, providing smooth running of daily operations and communication to all stakeholders, achieving customer on shelf availability whilst also driving customer forecast clarity and execution, and end to end operational efficiencies• Management of daily operations for customers; order placement and processing, quota execution, returns management, communication of delivery exceptions and availability outlook• Key point of contact for order performance and queries (internal and external customer base)• Key point of contact for supplier order queries (3rd party hauliers and warehouses)• Performance monitoring of customers against target KPI's (service, availability, cost to serve) ensuring shortages and failures are investigated and resolved• Optimisation of order to delivery processes by identification of opportunities to minimise supply chain costs • Participate in customer meetings supporting Customer Collaboration and Sales with insight for performance against net sales and cash management targets.• Support the Customer Collaboration Manager with other activities as required, special projects, system upgrades and activity cover.• Promoting significant collaboration with Boots to analyse and recalibrate KPI’s to accurately reflect our position in regards supplier service.• Creating process documents to drive performance efficiencies and support project deliverables Show less

Contracts with British Solar Renewables, Chalice Well Trust and Danone

Completed various strategic roles as a; Business Improvement Manager, Supply Chain Co-ordinator, Forecaster, Spares Planner and Business Analyst for this British multinational public holding company that designs, manufactures and distributes power systems for aviation and other industries.• Managing an annual £25 million order book for the Department of Defence (USA) along with MoD contracts• Communicated effectively with many stakeholders across a matrix organisation as Supply Chain… Show more Completed various strategic roles as a; Business Improvement Manager, Supply Chain Co-ordinator, Forecaster, Spares Planner and Business Analyst for this British multinational public holding company that designs, manufactures and distributes power systems for aviation and other industries.• Managing an annual £25 million order book for the Department of Defence (USA) along with MoD contracts• Communicated effectively with many stakeholders across a matrix organisation as Supply Chain Co-ordinator, taking time to understand the frustrations of the service engineer to ensure better focus, clarity of purpose and to reduce duplication of effort• Reviewed and scrutinised the business improvement process; identifying waste, potential lean improvements and helping the wider team take initiative - successfully streamlined a warehouse process from 40 days to only 19 days• Using Lean six sigma principles, achieved a record 85% customer on time delivery KPI by year end• Reviewed business KPI and SLA metrics to identify Service Improvements (SIPs), which triggered initiatives that reduced despatch lead times by half• Led a Supply Chain asset discovery exercise, leveraging a £2M salvage saving in repairable assets• Successfully managed an oil gasket retrofit campaign, which overturned a program team decision to retrofit 66 engines, with the total cost liability reduced from £16.5m to £250k• Spearheaded a major overhaul of a legacy system, leading to better forecasting, improved inventory management, as well as a firmer grip on financial spend, excess and surplus• Pro-actively challenged a customer on delinquency rate reporting, generating more accurate reporting and a delinquency rate reduction from 25% to 7% • Transformed a process to address lack of visibility of repaired engine modules for an overseas joint venture company, enhancing visibility and control of modules at multiple sites, improving profit margins and raising customer Show less