Experience

Unipart Rail

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Head of Sales Inventory Operations Planning

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Doncaster, England, United Kingdom



Incora

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

• SIOP Director

  • Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

  Derby, England, United Kingdom Responsible for driving the improvements of KPI’s including Inventory Turns, Forecast Accuracy, Receipt Planning and Orderbook alignment. Delivering world class analytics support across SIOP elements, including the development of enhanced machine learning capability. Engaging the global Finance and Sales teams in regular S&OP review process to produce aligned operating plans which maximise sales opportunities through stock management efficiencies. Creating and deploying… Show more Responsible for driving the improvements of KPI’s including Inventory Turns, Forecast Accuracy, Receipt Planning and Orderbook alignment. Delivering world class analytics support across SIOP elements, including the development of enhanced machine learning capability. Engaging the global Finance and Sales teams in regular S&OP review process to produce aligned operating plans which maximise sales opportunities through stock management efficiencies. Creating and deploying global processes and documentation with training plans to cover 80+ employees over 4 countries ensuring compliance to AS9100 quality standards. Ownership of SIOP PMO. Developing a culture of continuous improvement utilising best in class project management techniques.

• Senior Manager Global SIOP

  • Apr 2019 - Sep 2021

  Derby Responsible for the strategy of the global forecasting planning and inventory teams across America, UK and Europe. Building capability in our Shared Service Centre based in Poland. Driving innovation with our Data Scientists and Machine Learning experts to deliver world class customer service through cutting edge forecasting and inventory management capability. Delivering a standardisation of process across the globe which retains both consistency and flexibility to enable… Show more Responsible for the strategy of the global forecasting planning and inventory teams across America, UK and Europe. Building capability in our Shared Service Centre based in Poland. Driving innovation with our Data Scientists and Machine Learning experts to deliver world class customer service through cutting edge forecasting and inventory management capability. Delivering a standardisation of process across the globe which retains both consistency and flexibility to enable bespoke solutions for our customers. Taking the business on the journey from S&OP/ SIOP to IBP through education, system development and collaborative approaches to planning. Integrating a VMI process within the existing frameworks and developing benefit reporting capability and inventory prediction. Developing and stretching the global teams to be brilliant and deliver excellence.



Pattonair

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Forecasting Planning and Inventory Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2019

  Derby, United Kingdom Managing the Forecasting, Planning and Inventory teams in the EU Hub with responsibility across the Business Unit sites in the UK, France, Italy and Poland. Key objectives include integrating Forecasting, Planning and Inventory principles into the Business Unit, driving involvement and collaboration from all functions in order to deliver improved forecasting and optimised inventory to the business and enhanced levels of performance to customers. High focus on Forecast Accuracy and Bias… Show more Managing the Forecasting, Planning and Inventory teams in the EU Hub with responsibility across the Business Unit sites in the UK, France, Italy and Poland. Key objectives include integrating Forecasting, Planning and Inventory principles into the Business Unit, driving involvement and collaboration from all functions in order to deliver improved forecasting and optimised inventory to the business and enhanced levels of performance to customers. High focus on Forecast Accuracy and Bias improvements through detailed customer portfolio analysis and the application of appropriate forecasting principles. Inventory management including stock integrity, non-marketable stock provisioning, stock farming and shelf life management all fall under the remit of this role. Other responsibilities include leading working capital reduction projects and optimising processes within the Business Unit in order to develop a robust SIOP process. The introduction of Machine Learning capabilities within our forecasting process has been a key aspect of this role, as has supporting the creation of a Centre of Excellence in Europe and managing the transition of activities and roles across.

• Demand Planner

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

  Derby, United Kingdom As a Demand Planner I was responsible for the creating, analysing, validating and implementing a portfolio of customer forecasts for aerospace components. Using a bespoke Demand Solutions planning tool. Each portfolio consists of forecasts for many different solution types and part ranges which are refreshed within the monthly business planning cycle. This role is pivotal in ensuring that forecast input is accurate, generated through high levels of value stream and customer collaboration and is… Show more As a Demand Planner I was responsible for the creating, analysing, validating and implementing a portfolio of customer forecasts for aerospace components. Using a bespoke Demand Solutions planning tool. Each portfolio consists of forecasts for many different solution types and part ranges which are refreshed within the monthly business planning cycle. This role is pivotal in ensuring that forecast input is accurate, generated through high levels of value stream and customer collaboration and is completed in support of contractual customer requirements. In addition to the forecasts, the role also included the calculation, agreement and setting of appropriate safety stock levels for the portfolio of accounts being managed. This is a role that requires attention to detail, high levels of organisation and the ability to identify and flag part level and customer level variances through demonstrating robust, judgements supported with fact based analysis and appropriate escalation in accordance with business requirements, agreed policies and processes. High focus on optimising inventory and supporting the business with solution design.



Alliance Boots

• Lead Assistant Supply Manager

  • Oct 2006 - Aug 2015

  Responsible for managing end to end supply chain across a variety of FMCG. Relationship management accountability with suppliers and logistics. Key responsibility for forecasting and developing MRP systems with key suppliers to maximise availability. Far East, UK and Europe supply chain management. Project work including NPD launches across both Own Brand and Proprietary; Process improvements; OSA Trials and additional ad hoc developments. Line Management… Show more Responsible for managing end to end supply chain across a variety of FMCG. Relationship management accountability with suppliers and logistics. Key responsibility for forecasting and developing MRP systems with key suppliers to maximise availability. Far East, UK and Europe supply chain management. Project work including NPD launches across both Own Brand and Proprietary; Process improvements; OSA Trials and additional ad hoc developments. Line Management focussing on the development of the team, training, guidance and support. Aiming to achieve promotions to the next grade for them. Show less