Alex Ferris
Demand Planner at Pieminister- Claim this Profile
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Louis Cross
Alex settled into the role supporting recruitment with ease, tapping into his welcoming and charismatic approach allowing him to confidently speak with candidates. He has a keen eye for attention to detail paired with a logical thought process which has led him produce a number of analytics which has aided recruitment to show growth, Cost per hire and opportunities for us to focus on reviewing our processes. Alex is intelligent, hardworking, brings a great sense of humour to the team and enjoys taking ownership of projects. Definitely an asset to the business!
Louis Cross
Alex settled into the role supporting recruitment with ease, tapping into his welcoming and charismatic approach allowing him to confidently speak with candidates. He has a keen eye for attention to detail paired with a logical thought process which has led him produce a number of analytics which has aided recruitment to show growth, Cost per hire and opportunities for us to focus on reviewing our processes. Alex is intelligent, hardworking, brings a great sense of humour to the team and enjoys taking ownership of projects. Definitely an asset to the business!
Louis Cross
Alex settled into the role supporting recruitment with ease, tapping into his welcoming and charismatic approach allowing him to confidently speak with candidates. He has a keen eye for attention to detail paired with a logical thought process which has led him produce a number of analytics which has aided recruitment to show growth, Cost per hire and opportunities for us to focus on reviewing our processes. Alex is intelligent, hardworking, brings a great sense of humour to the team and enjoys taking ownership of projects. Definitely an asset to the business!
Louis Cross
Alex settled into the role supporting recruitment with ease, tapping into his welcoming and charismatic approach allowing him to confidently speak with candidates. He has a keen eye for attention to detail paired with a logical thought process which has led him produce a number of analytics which has aided recruitment to show growth, Cost per hire and opportunities for us to focus on reviewing our processes. Alex is intelligent, hardworking, brings a great sense of humour to the team and enjoys taking ownership of projects. Definitely an asset to the business!
Credentials
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Supply Chain and Operations Level 3
Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISCM)Jan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Data-driven Decision Making
PwCJul, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pieminister
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Demand Planner
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Feb 2023 - Present
At Pieminister - a B Corp certified company with award winning products - I generate forward forecasts that provide the most accurate possible view of future demand. Short term updates inform production plans, whilst long term forecasts, as part of the S&OP process, inform operational planning and the budget. Working collaboratively, I engage with multiple external & external stakeholders - including the UK's biggest supermarkets. At Pieminister - a B Corp certified company with award winning products - I generate forward forecasts that provide the most accurate possible view of future demand. Short term updates inform production plans, whilst long term forecasts, as part of the S&OP process, inform operational planning and the budget. Working collaboratively, I engage with multiple external & external stakeholders - including the UK's biggest supermarkets.
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Avara Foods
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United Kingdom
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Food Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Supply Manager
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2023
The cornerstone of the role is long term demand forecasting - with my numbersfeeding into financial projections as part of the monthly S&OP cycle. This has heightened both myaccountability and responsibility within the team and the business as a whole. I work closely with ourcommercial and insight teams to update, review and enhance the 18 month forward view as much aspossible. Data (and effective analysis of it) is also a huge element of the role, vital for informing andjustifying forward forecasts. Since taking on the role, I pride myself in how I've enhanced the processwith various models - improving visibility of my changes to make the process more accessible to internalstakeholders. Show less
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Partnership Manager
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2021
As a Supply Chain Partnership Manager at Avara Foods, my main responsibility is using data to forecast demand for our production sites. My numbers feed into production plans and financial projections, keeping multiple key stakeholders informed on the latest picture. This moves into the management of supply as orders are confirmed, making calls on priorities and sourcing support to achieve the highest possible service level.Working collaboratively with the UK's largest supermarket, I'm also part of projects that improve efficiency throughout our supply chain, saving both time and money for Avara and our customers. Show less
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WCM&A Ltd
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Account Manager
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2019
Account Management at a leading UK promotional merchandise manufacturer. I had responsibility for a portfolio of clients with whom I worked directly; understanding their requirements, explaining the best solution, and ensuring delivery of quality products on time. Starting with smaller clients, I ultimately dealt with the largest key accounts - attending trade shows and events in both the UK and Europe. http://wcma.co.uk Account Management at a leading UK promotional merchandise manufacturer. I had responsibility for a portfolio of clients with whom I worked directly; understanding their requirements, explaining the best solution, and ensuring delivery of quality products on time. Starting with smaller clients, I ultimately dealt with the largest key accounts - attending trade shows and events in both the UK and Europe. http://wcma.co.uk
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PGL Travel
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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500 - 600 Employee
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Holiday Consultant
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Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
This role with PGL, a major provider of residential holidays, involved overseeing the booking process and dealing efficiently and professionally with incoming customer queries. Demanding excellent communication skills, the challenge was to inform and reassure parents that their children were in safe hands, offering advice and support on all of the packages offered. An important development step for me as a first permanent role post university. This role with PGL, a major provider of residential holidays, involved overseeing the booking process and dealing efficiently and professionally with incoming customer queries. Demanding excellent communication skills, the challenge was to inform and reassure parents that their children were in safe hands, offering advice and support on all of the packages offered. An important development step for me as a first permanent role post university.
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Boots UK
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Assistant/Stock Operative
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Dec 2010 - Sep 2012
A part time role, conducted during my time at Sixth Form. The job developed my communication, team work, and customer service skills, as well as time keeping, organisation, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. A part time role, conducted during my time at Sixth Form. The job developed my communication, team work, and customer service skills, as well as time keeping, organisation, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Education
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2012 - 2015
University of Reading
Bachelor’s Degree, History -
2010 - 2012
Hereford Sixth Form College
A Levels, English Language and Literature, General
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