Experience

Pilgrim's UK

• United Kingdom
• Food Production
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Supply Chain Coordinator

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  King's Lynn's



Worldwide Fruit Limited

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Materials Planner

  • Jul 2016 - May 2018

  Spalding • To manage the flow of material within the business from the stock system to end product. • To release the required amount materials to the ripeners and develop and maintain good working relationships with Ripeners Team. • To manage the stock control of the stock Pears / Avo’s / Stone Fruit and update movements on a daily basis – incorporating JIT or Lan Kanban principles. • To ensure the store used in a cyclical manner. • To assist/manage where possible the Commercial teams to… Show more • To manage the flow of material within the business from the stock system to end product. • To release the required amount materials to the ripeners and develop and maintain good working relationships with Ripeners Team. • To manage the stock control of the stock Pears / Avo’s / Stone Fruit and update movements on a daily basis – incorporating JIT or Lan Kanban principles. • To ensure the store used in a cyclical manner. • To assist/manage where possible the Commercial teams to ensure that BOMs are accurate allowing materials to be consumed correctly. • To produce reports and statistics for the department as required. • To look to identify areas of improvement, opportunity and innovation and communicate these to the relevant personnel. Show less



Alltech

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shipping Co-Ordinator Supervisor

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

  Stamford I am the Shipping Coordinator Supervisor and deal with the administration of export and imports shipments and arrival times and coordinated with internal departments and shippers to ensure that the agreed service levels are met I would proactively inform the customer of any issues and respond promptly and accurately to customer enquiries and handle and resolve haulier’s complaints in a professional manner also arranging with the packing provider the timely and accurate packing of goods… Show more I am the Shipping Coordinator Supervisor and deal with the administration of export and imports shipments and arrival times and coordinated with internal departments and shippers to ensure that the agreed service levels are met I would proactively inform the customer of any issues and respond promptly and accurately to customer enquiries and handle and resolve haulier’s complaints in a professional manner also arranging with the packing provider the timely and accurate packing of goods, responsible for maintaining customer files and tariff code records, ensure correct shipping marks and packing notes are on goods. I would step up for the Warehouse Manager when he was off, that due is personal circumstances was very often.

• Shipping Co-Ordinator

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  Stamford • Administration of export and imports shipments and arrival times • Coordinate with internal departments and shippers to ensure that the agreed service levels are met • Proactively inform the customer of any issues or deviations to the plan and provide an alternative course of action • Respond promptly and accurately to customer enquiries • Handle and resolve hauliers complaints in a professional manner • Arranging with the packing provider the timely and accurate packing of… Show more • Administration of export and imports shipments and arrival times • Coordinate with internal departments and shippers to ensure that the agreed service levels are met • Proactively inform the customer of any issues or deviations to the plan and provide an alternative course of action • Respond promptly and accurately to customer enquiries • Handle and resolve hauliers complaints in a professional manner • Arranging with the packing provider the timely and accurate packing of goods • Responsible for maintaining customer files and tariff code records • Ensure correct shipping marks and packing notes are on goods



IPL - International Procurement & Logistic

• BU Planner

  • Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Peterborough, United Kingdom Employed by IPL - International Procurement & Logistic, part of the Asda Supply Chain, Specialising in Flowers Bouquet. A turnover of £100m and 150 staff. Responsibilities • Raising Purchase Orders (POs), expediting deliveries and resolving all issues, including site stock variances • Ensuring availability meets planned demands, aiming to avoid incurring operational downtime, wastage or additional carriage charges • Timely communicate specific availability issues to Planning… Show more Employed by IPL - International Procurement & Logistic, part of the Asda Supply Chain, Specialising in Flowers Bouquet. A turnover of £100m and 150 staff. Responsibilities • Raising Purchase Orders (POs), expediting deliveries and resolving all issues, including site stock variances • Ensuring availability meets planned demands, aiming to avoid incurring operational downtime, wastage or additional carriage charges • Timely communicate specific availability issues to Planning and Production • Management of stocks between 3rd party storage and production sites, including transfers and delivery confirmations • Management of Supplier relationships, to include regular liaisons and review with key contacts, which is used to review performance and agree action plans, targeting supply chain improvements and cost reductions • Maintenance of current material control systems, including updating/amending BOMs Show less



Bakkavor

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Materials Planner

  • Apr 2007 - Oct 2014

  Bourne, Lincolnshire Employed by Bourne Prepared Produce, part of the Bakkavör Group, Specialising in salads, fruit, stir fry and prepared vegetables. A turnover of £50m and 500 staff. Responsibilities • Raising Purchase Orders (POs), expediting deliveries and resolving all issues, including site stock variances • To manage ±100 Stock-Keeping Units (SKUs). • Ensuring packaging availability meets planned demands, aiming to avoid incurring operational downtime, wastage or additional carriage… Show more Employed by Bourne Prepared Produce, part of the Bakkavör Group, Specialising in salads, fruit, stir fry and prepared vegetables. A turnover of £50m and 500 staff. Responsibilities • Raising Purchase Orders (POs), expediting deliveries and resolving all issues, including site stock variances • To manage ±100 Stock-Keeping Units (SKUs). • Ensuring packaging availability meets planned demands, aiming to avoid incurring operational downtime, wastage or additional carriage charges • Timely communicate specific availability issues to Planning and Production • Management of stocks between 3rd party storage and production sites, including transfers and delivery confirmations • Management of Supplier relationships, to include regular liaisons and review with key contacts, which is used to review performance and agree action plans, targeting supply chain improvements and cost reductions • Maintenance of current material control systems, including updating/amending BOMs Key Achievements: • Moved into Procurement on Secondment • Created cost savings in RPC usage amounting to £210k per annum • Reduced RPC Stock Holding from 200,000 to 84,000 trays. • Implemented improvements in the de-hiring of Chep pallets which delivers annual savings of £27k pa. • Developed industry contacts to source more reliable suppliers. • Delivered significant improvements in information handling and communication with Chep hire which in turn led to a more pro-active role and the ability to improve the control of resources and expenditure resulting in a reduction from £250k to £50K (2009). Skills Gained: • Protean and PkMS - MRP system and WMS system • Adaptable and a Quick Learner Show less



Tesco Warehouse - Peterborough

• Warehouse Operative

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2007

  Employed by Tesco Distribution. Responsibilities • To order-picking in a fast-paced environment • To achieve a minimum pick-rate of 85% Key Achievements: • Able to consistently achieve a 90% weekly pick-rate during my employment.



Perkins Engines Co. Ltd

• Assembly Line Skilled Operative

  • Sep 2005 - Mar 2007

  Employed by Perkins Engines Co. Ltd, the leading manufacturer of diesel engines with a turnover of £80.7m and 3000 staff. Responsibilities • To produce diesel engines to a high standard (0 error target) Key Achievements: • Successfully trained in 6 different roles



Contract Personnel Ltd, Thetford - Warehouse Packing Operative

• EARLIER CAREER

  • Feb 2004 - Jun 2005

  Warehouse Packing Operative



Euro Cable S

• Business Sales Executive

  • Apr 2002 - Jan 2004

  Business to Business sale to Major Companies like ie. PC World.



AutoEuropa, Portugal

• Production Line Skilled Operative

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

  Assembled Engines.