Experience

The Griffin's Food Company

• New Zealand
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Raw materials and packaging planner

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

  Planning of Raw Materials and Packaging for JIT support for the Griffins Food Company manufacturing plant.



O-I New Zealand

• Procurement Specialist

  • May 2015 - Feb 2017

  •Analysis of complex forecasts and production plans to establish Raw Material & packaging requirements. •Purchasing of all Raw Materials, packaging, Glass bottle mould gear and recycled glass (cullet).•Supplier relationship management.•RFP's and RFQ's to establish supply contracts.



Bluerock Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Business Supplies & Equipment

• Purchasing and Inventory Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Analysis of sales reports to establish stock run out dates• Analysis of raw material requirements for repackaged finished goods. • Implementation of Sales and Operations meetings to establish sales forecasts.• Preparing forecast volumes for local and overseas purchases• Preparation and placement of purchase orders with suppliers• Coordinating the supply chain for local stock purchases and raw materials to rework facilities.• Out of stock management and reporting… • Analysis of sales reports to establish stock run out dates• Analysis of raw material requirements for repackaged finished goods. • Implementation of Sales and Operations meetings to establish sales forecasts.• Preparing forecast volumes for local and overseas purchases• Preparation and placement of purchase orders with suppliers• Coordinating the supply chain for local stock purchases and raw materials to rework facilities.• Out of stock management and reporting, mitigating out of stock issues• Management and clearance of slow moving, and short dated stock• Data integrity management in relation to stock item codes, batch numbers and expiry dates.• Investigation and rectification of stock anomalies and journal adjustments. Show more Show less



Smartfoods Ltd

• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Demand Planner / Customer Services

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  •Domestic and Export customer orders management, customer claims•Weekly sales analysis, Sales forecast adjustments•Promotional forecast reviews and adjustments•Capacity requirements and production planning review•Inventory Control, 3PL management



Progressive Enterprises

• India
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Indent Logistics Planner

  • Jun 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Manage master data, Create purchase orders for Seasonal products and Job Lot purchases.• Calculation of estimated landed cost for prospective new products• Facilitate the importation of products, prioritise container devanning, storage and inbound transportation with Freight forwarders, contracted 3PL partners and suppliers.• Management of documentation for NZFSA and MAF biosecurity clearance on prescribed foodstuffs and dangerous goods .• Calculation and analysis of actual… • Manage master data, Create purchase orders for Seasonal products and Job Lot purchases.• Calculation of estimated landed cost for prospective new products• Facilitate the importation of products, prioritise container devanning, storage and inbound transportation with Freight forwarders, contracted 3PL partners and suppliers.• Management of documentation for NZFSA and MAF biosecurity clearance on prescribed foodstuffs and dangerous goods .• Calculation and analysis of actual landed costs and investigation of any anomalies.• Adhoc reports pertaining to purchase agreements, guaranteed quantities and pricing on private label products (Homebrand, Signature range and Woolworths select) Show more Show less

• Demand Planner

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

  •Develop demand forecasts for new products to support replenishment purchasing.• Analyse and adjust baseline forecasts for weekly store demand. Adjustments for trends, seasonality and calendar events (Christmas, Easter etc).•Analyse promotional drivers, sales estimates and calculate demand forecasts for promotional uplift at national banner level. (Countdown, Foodtown, Woolworths)•Reporting on final demand forecast versus actual store demand. Analyse and reduce forecast error… •Develop demand forecasts for new products to support replenishment purchasing.• Analyse and adjust baseline forecasts for weekly store demand. Adjustments for trends, seasonality and calendar events (Christmas, Easter etc).•Analyse promotional drivers, sales estimates and calculate demand forecasts for promotional uplift at national banner level. (Countdown, Foodtown, Woolworths)•Reporting on final demand forecast versus actual store demand. Analyse and reduce forecast error ratios. Minimise out of stocks and maximise service levels by forecasting accurately.•Analyse promotional events loaded within lead time for inventory impact and possible out of stocks. Promulgate findings on promotional viability and/or necessary driver changes to Category Management team.Achievements:•Implemented staff development and training in Baseline, Promotional and seasonality forecasting.•Streamlined forecasting processes resulting in productivity improvements and reductions in forecast error ratios.•Enhanced reporting methodology enabling greater visibility of service levels and forecast errors. Show more Show less



Gaults Ltd t/a Souschef

• Commercial Manager

  • 2008 - 20102 years

  •Sales analysis/Demand Planning •Purchasing/Logistics .Control of purchasing and supply chain functions. MAF and NZFSA clearances and procedures.•Inventory Management – Product pricing, cost modeling, Inventory movement reporting. Inventory disparity investigation/rectification. Product clearance initiatives. Database integrity.•New product development (cost modelling, freight, market research etc).•Key Account Management.•Accounts and Administration – Monthly accounts… •Sales analysis/Demand Planning •Purchasing/Logistics .Control of purchasing and supply chain functions. MAF and NZFSA clearances and procedures.•Inventory Management – Product pricing, cost modeling, Inventory movement reporting. Inventory disparity investigation/rectification. Product clearance initiatives. Database integrity.•New product development (cost modelling, freight, market research etc).•Key Account Management.•Accounts and Administration – Monthly accounts Payable and Receivables. Account reconciliation. Forex payments and reconciliation, Supplier credits, customer invoices/credits.•Sales/ sales support – Product marketing material, promotional plans, Sales analysis reporting, product profitability reporting. Weekly/Monthly performance reporting.•Website development and maintenanceAchievements:•Developed sales analysis tools in order to gauge demand and enhance purchasing practices.•Implemented cost modeling templates for cost of goods, product pricing and Gross profit returns.•Introduced inventory receipt, dispatch and cyclic count procedures.•Developed and implemented strong working business relationships, promotional and marketing plans with Key accounts.•Developed forward promotional and marketing plans with Key suppliers to attain pricing rebates.•Successful product launches of new and profitable products (Spanish cheeses) into New Zealand Show more Show less



Air New Zealand Engineering Services

• New Zealand
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Warranty Controller

  • 1996 - 200610 years

  •Manage, control and enhance warranty claim processes for Air New Zealand International, Air New Zealand domestic, Freedom Air, Mount Cook Airlines and Ansett Australia.•Ensure Supplier warranty contractual obligations are consistently monitored and maintained.•Reconcile financial settlements and losses to appropriate cost centres or general ledger accounts.•Documentation, placement and settlement of all legitimate insurance claims •Provide management reporting.•Supervise… •Manage, control and enhance warranty claim processes for Air New Zealand International, Air New Zealand domestic, Freedom Air, Mount Cook Airlines and Ansett Australia.•Ensure Supplier warranty contractual obligations are consistently monitored and maintained.•Reconcile financial settlements and losses to appropriate cost centres or general ledger accounts.•Documentation, placement and settlement of all legitimate insurance claims •Provide management reporting.•Supervise, train and co-ordinate warranty department staff.Achievements:•Successfully identified and developed warranty strategies to gain maximum benefit for ANZES/Airline customers.•Established and implemented warranty processes and procedures into ANZES operating procedures.•Negotiated favorable In-house warranty repair contracts with major suppliers (Boeing, Airbus, GE, Rolls Royce, Rockwell, Hamilton Sundstrand, Thales)•Negotiated favorable warranty and guarantee terms within Aircraft Spares and Services supply contracts.•Successfully increased warranty recoveries from $1.5m to $18m per annum.•Introduced procedures to capture data and costs pertaining to all insurable incidents. •Developed reporting methods, indicating total amounts recovered, claims identified, lodged, settled. Claim success ratios.•Developed trained and coordinated warranty department of 5 staff.•Successful administration of contractual guarantee benefits.•Successful enhancement of Ansett Australia Airlines warranty processes and procedures Show more Show less