Experience

Visscher Caravelle B.V.

• Netherlands
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Logistics Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Present



ZF Technologies

• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2019



Plastic Omnium

• France
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2017

  Plastic Omnium the worlds leading supplier of Automotive Bumper Exterior systems. I am employed as the Logistics Manager of a brand new facility purpose built for the manufacture and supply of bumpers to JLR for the Evoque and Discovery Sport Models. My role has been involved from the start operating out a temporary location in Liverpool then moving the entire Logistics function from the temporary site to the new facility in December 2015. Starting from zero doing full recruitment setting up every aspect for the flow of material right through from Raw Materials to POF in sequence delivery. Setting up and managing a completely new operator in XPO never done in the JLR on site POF deliveries before being previously 100% DHL. Managing multiple launches and temporary supply of painted product from France. The launch of the injection and paint line happened in June 2015 with a digital switch from another supplier. During July we moved multiple tools from the supplier in France in house to supply from our own facility. In 2016 I took over the day to control of the production planning process and addiontal four planners in injection and paint and assembly. The MRP system that PO operate is SAP. Show less



Adler Pelzer Group

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  I am currently working as a Logistics Manager for HP Pelzer in Speke, Liverpool. In Speke we manufacture and assemble acoustic interior carpets for Bentley, Aston Martin and Jaguar. I was also brought in to help with the Launch of the BMW Mini headliner, which started manufacture in 2013. I was also responsible for taking over and managing customer expectations with the full system set up and the supply to a sequencing cell inside the BMW Oxford facility. Managing suppliers for both locations from on site in Speke. I have set up a new team expanding experience and stabilizing supply to all customer and the achievement of 100% delivery, which was instrumental in the award of new model business for Aston Martin and work from SAAB in 2014, and McLaren in 2015. I have also reduced freight costs through rationalization and benchmarking and negotiating rate reduction. The MRP system used was SAP. Show less



BOMBARDIER

• Canada
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Materials Planning & Logistics Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  My role at Bombardier Transportation was based in Crewe. Bombardier Transportation is the global leader in the rail industry. The Crewe site covers the full spectrum of rail solutions specialising in maintenance services for Bogies, Wheelsets and Traction Motors. I was responsible for a team of planners and expediting functions as well as Logistics that support the overhauling process both from ensuring capacity planning and throughput to material availability and the organisation of a challenging supply chain. Dealing with varying user rates and long lead times to ensure 100% on time delivery. The MRP system was SAP. Show less



Johnson Controls

• Ireland
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Materials Manager

  • Dec 2007 - Jul 2011

  I was employed by Johnson Controls one of the worlds leading Automotive Supplier of Seat Systems and Interiors to all major car manufacturers all over the world I was based at Halewood in Liverpool. The plant supply's interior and seating in sequence to a Just in Time philosophy for the X Type Jaguar and the LandRover Freelander which launched in 2006. I was also involved in the launch of the Range Rover Evoque in all aspects of the Materials function, setting up new freight plans, factory layout, inventory planning, packaging specification and purchase with a controlled budget of £700,000. All pre launch set up and introduction of new suppliers. A member of the launch team from initial concept to Job 1 launch in July 2011. Duties Include Manage supply chain activities for the production of approximately 100,000 car sets per annum Responsible for all material movement activities within the Halewood facility Liaise with Manufacturing function in order to effectively manage all Engineering changes Ensure that the budget is forecast, managed and on target, driving the team to achieve their goals especially in Inventory and freight targets. Effectively manage the short lead time of more than 90 suppliers throughout a wide area including Eastern Europe and Asia in order to ensure timely delivery and quality Maintain a shop floor presence whilst motivating the team to work cohesively to clear goals and objectives Provide leadership and coaching of a materials team of 18 employees. Achievements Green Belt Trained Reduction of the annual transportations costs by controlling all inbound material linking continually with volume to ensure full utilisation. Reduction in overall plant inventory to control stock levels. Resulting in consistently keeping inventory under budget and reducing obsolescence costs. Show less



Visteon UK

• Material Planning and Logistics Supervisor

  • May 2001 - Dec 2007

  Visteon UK was one of the world's leading suppliers of Automotive Systems. Visteon supplies most of the major automotive manufacturers including Ford, Jaguar, Nissan, Honda, Toyota Land Rover and GM. The plant supply's interior and climate systems in sequence to a Just in Time philosophy for the X Type Jaguar and the LandRover Freelander which launched in 2006. Duties Include *Custodian of the MRP system that manages all customer schedules. *Troubleshoot and maintain the EDI broadcast system. *Monitor and control all inbound material. React to parts shortages and stock outs. *To control Inventory both to reduce any excess and prevent obsolesance occurring. *Data Integrity Control *Engineering Change Coordinator. *Control of all inbound and outbound logistics routes. *Auditing - I am a qualified Lead Auditor in TS16949/ISO14001. Secondment Visteon Enfield - 9 months 2005 I have completed a secondment in Visteon Enfield were I performed a stand in function for the MP&L Manager. I managed and led the MP&L team for a plant that was a three shift multi platform production facility. I ensured the daily delivery of customer schedules and followed a reaction plan procedures when schedules were not met. I managed the total plant inventory and turns, continually reducing production and non-production inventory, both in-transit and in-plant. I eliminated excess with the Materials function. I maintained a tight control of the supply chain and work closely with Quality, Product Development and Supplier Development. Show less



Erlson Engineering

• Production Planner

  • Jul 1996 - May 2001

  I worked Erlson Engineering, one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision components for the automotive industry. I was initially employed as a Sales Liaison Engineer. I then progressed to the Production Control department. Duties Included *I was responsible for the capacity planning, material resource planning and management of over one hundred CNC machine tools that generate over £6 Million a year in revenue. The area under my control initially employed a traditional machine shop layout, which I was instrumental in transforming into a more efficient cellular manufacturing system. *Raw material scheduling and the control of sub contract orders, *Scheduling work through the machine tools in line with customer requirements, shop floor liaison including supervisory matters and on the spot decision making *Liaising with setters on each section to communicate and discuss the production plan based on customer requirement. Under Graduate Work Experience Show less