Experience

JV Foods Ltd
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Buyer and Supply Chain Planner

  • Apr 2022 - Present

Vitacress
• United Kingdom
• Food Production
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Packaging & Ingredients Buyer and Material Planner

  • Aug 2021 - Apr 2022


R&G FRESH

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

• Supplier Chain & Demand Planner

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  R&G are a Tier 1 supplier to a number of major UK supermarkets. My daily duties included forecasting and demand planning, supplier and key stakeholder management, procurement activities with a multi-million pound spend and ensuring all elements of our ERP system are up to date and accurate. Plan and purchase according to demand forecasts and market demand. Create demand forecasts at multiple levels. Actively work with Production Management and Operations Management to achieve best availability results, resolve supply issues and communicate discrepancies back to the business. Maintain and update business planning documents and report KPI metrics as required. Execute and track purchase orders/requisitions until arrival at destination. Co-ordinate and monitor inbound supply, working closely with the warehouse teams. Manage and maintain sample requirements for relevant product line. Update and maintain stocks and raw materials attributes including, but not limited to start ship dates, product holds and lead times. Provide support to our Global suppliers and ensure on-time purchasing, delivery and supply is met. Reduce logistics costs and improve operational efficiency. Monitor and track new product launches ensuring “flawless” launch. Identify slow moving products and initiate and co-ordinate stock clearance programs with Product Management for old stock.



Gist - Transforming Supply Chains

• Supply Chain Coordinator

  • Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

  Gist provides innovative, bespoke supply chain solutions that deliver cost savings, environmental benefits and competitive advantage. Gist Limited is a supply chain company with a long history, spanning over 100 years. Our 3,000+ customers cover a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors, and many utilise our specialist skills in managing supply chains for perishable and chilled products. In serving our customers, Gist focuses on creating the right supply chain to suit each individual business. Of course, we can and do pick and deliver product so that it travels from A to B efficiently and cost-effectively, but what makes us truly different is that our teams of supply chain specialists want to make sure our customers really make the most of their supply chain and find the best way to run their logistics operation.



Kuehne+Nagel

• Switzerland
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transport Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  Planning routes through Paragon, GTS and ESP, whilst manual planning to efficiently plan multiple routes for multiple depots and maintain excellent levels of customer service. Maintaining excellent communications in order to provide excellent customer service. Handling and investigating the Query Management System and dealing with customer queries effectively and efficiently. Allocating Driver resource against the finalised plan. Maintaining road worthiness of fleet by actioning defects promptly Load issuing to drivers (both internal and external) Obtain and manage duty paperwork Record work/time/debrief hours. Meeting and continually striving to exceed the establishment service levels and standards. Report on Health & Safety Statistics and issues



Farleygreene sieving technology

• Stores and Logistics Coordinator

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Receive, dispatch, inspect and issue materials • Ordering merchandise and keeping the store stocked at all times within budgetary guidelines • Monitoring deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining accurate logs of all transportation and goods. • Ensuring that quality checks are completed and maintained • Liaising with clients, couriers and other operational department • Organize personnel and assisting with training as required, whilst also organising budgets and courier expenses. • Handling administrative details associated with the position



John Lewis

• United Kingdom
• Truck Transportation

• Selling Support

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Providing excellent customer service • Assisting customers to find the goods they want by explaining benefits and comparing prices • Taking payment using the till with all forms of payment • Consistently achieving challenging sales targets • Confirming stock amounts and liaising with Head Office about what replenishment is needed • Confidently promoting special offers and the John Lewis store cards • Ordering goods for customers from other branches • Handling customer complaints and adhering to the complaints procedure



Ayiem Oil Mills

• Logistics, Stores and Purchasing Manager.

  • Nov 2009 - Sep 2014

  Managing end to end of the purchasing process Prepare daily, weekly and monthly purchasing reports Sourcing of Plant and Machineries for business Visiting supplier plant and distribution centres Managing of Inventory Risk and compliance management Evaluating of bids from suppliers Contract negotiation Receipt, storage issue, distribution and disposal of stores, plant and equipment Set up and manage a maintenance schedule and arrange repairs Managing end to end of the purchasing process Prepare daily, weekly and monthly purchasing reports Sourcing of Plant and Machineries for business Visiting supplier plant and distribution centres Managing of Inventory Risk and compliance management Evaluating of bids from suppliers Contract negotiation Receipt, storage issue, distribution and disposal of stores, plant and equipment Set up and manage a maintenance schedule and arrange repairs