Supply Chain Manager

• Oct 2023 - Present

Purchasing & Goods In Manager

• Apr 2015 - Oct 2023

Purchasing Department - Proven supply chain management and procurement experience, dealing with small & large value organisations. Cross category procurement experience wih strong leadership qualities with excellent influencing and interpersonal skills. A high level of self motivation to overcome obstacles with the capability to lead and influence within the organisation - and happy to work with changing priorities.Managing a small team to ensure material supply meets the production plan in line with the customer demands whilst having the responsibilites for all external suppliers including demand forecasting and replenishment process, inventory management ( including managing inventory parameters such as minimum inventory levels & replenishment points)Strong numerical ability and able to act under pressure with calmness, clarity of thought and decisive authority.Excellent organisational skills, deadline adherence and exceptional attention to accuracy and detail needed for a leading Tier 1 Automotive supplier - including components, raw materials, paint and solvents, flocking and MRO.Able to demonstrate a methodical approach towards problem solving whilst setting clear objectives when monitoring KPI of suppliers and other functions within the organisation and the ability to lead in contract negotiation, implementation and management. Knowledge of TS16949 and ISO 9001 Quality management systems and the main interface for OEM Supplier Audits relating to Supplier management Show less

Assistant Purchasing & Warehouse Manager

• May 2011 - Apr 2015

Purchasing & Warehouse Dept - Planning / Forecasting Raw Mat/Components/Paint/Flocking & NPI / RFQ / KPI Supplier Control

Buyer

• Aug 2008 - May 2011

Purchasing Department Purchasing Department

Purchasing/Materials Planner

• Jul 2001 - Aug 2008

Assistant Accountant

• Mar 1997 - Aug 2001

Accounts and Purchasing Controller

• Feb 1990 - Feb 1996

Sales/Planning & Accounting Co-ordinator

• Jul 1988 - Jan 1990

Awarded & Voted "Best Employee of the Year" Commitment, Dedication and Hard work for the Company. Awarded & Voted "Best Employee of the Year" Commitment, Dedication and Hard work for the Company.

Purchasing Planner

• Aug 1984 - Jul 1988