Experience

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  Paxar uk

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Sales
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  Mice essanby

  Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

  Contracts manager

  TescoTo initiate with the client all jobs allocated to myself by phone, email to arrange on site meetings all over the UKGain install information from client for each of the jobs.Upload retail drawings from Tesco site and have setting out dept produce setting out drawings for sign offEnsure quotation is sent to reflect sign off drawingsChase Tesco Buying for forward order to cover worksLiase and book labour for all jobs that we have dates forAgree prices and transport cost with sub contractor labour to tendered priceLiase with main contractor to ensure any site issues are dealt with for snag free installationsAny snagging to be dealt with within seven days and cost to be recoupedAll cost to be recorded and signed off within budget.Live jobs ongoing total around 60 which need constant liaisonCurrent project area is Midlands and Southern England and South WalesFinal accounts to be submitted at end of jobs.All health & Safety Information sent to main contactor before attending siteLiase with Client for future businessUpdate computerised files on all jobs to contain information to be used by client account manager.Update and log all orders for the purposes of invoicing and payment requirementsReport expenditure on all orders monthly to head of operationsBook transport and liase with Transport companies on price on a case by case basisLiase with Manufacturing to ensure all items are ready for despatch to dates provided by contract managers Assist in loading of vehicles when and where necessary.Constant review of prices on transport, materials, labour, etc to reduce costs. Show less

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  Idess cd

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2007

  Tesco contracts manager
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  Kleerex group

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2009

  Project account manager

  TESCOTo ensure the completion of the fitting Kleerex and 3rd party items for the Tesco development programme, within budget and agreed timescaleWorking with onsite client contractors alongside Kleerex supplied fitting teams to ensure timescales and quality is met.Working to extreme deadlines with potential cost implications for failure. Achieved over 100% compliance on Tesco Capability over 2 yearsLiase with Tesco and Kleerex buyers on pricing, ensuring best possible margins and priceAttending various commercial and seminars within Tesco to ascertain goals and targets within the Tesco businessRegular meetings with the Tesco buyer on pricing and performancePerformance monitoring of Kleerex bundle and admin teamsRunning of external fitting teams to come within timescales and set budgetsNegotiating with commercial manager on year on year Tesco pricing for tendersRunning of Tesco Roll outs won by Kleerex.Successful 100k roll out of Tesco Clubcard board, involving multiple fitting teams within a 3 week period (650 stores) and project reporting to TescoOut of hours contact and advice for Tesco Store development mangers and fitting companies on Tesco projectsWilkinsonsAttending initial product concept meeting Taking design briefs form the client and managing through the design department to prototype and 1st offLiasing on design and timescales with client with including print for specific brand conceptsWorking with purchasing on material and print costs, Compiling project trackers and Gant charts for job progressLiasing with sales manager with all new products and ordersWorking with various departments across the business to ensure orders are processed and completed on time and on budgetProgramme planning for rollouts across the storesLiaising with logistics to ensure most economical for despatching of goodsProject planning with key stakeholders within the client businessPerformance monitoring Show less

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  Kleerex uk ltd

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2009

  Tesco & wilkinsons project manager

  At Kleerex, I ran the £4,000,000 Tesco Merchandising aids/POS Signage accounts where I ran a small team of people to meet the store development programme over a rolling 12 month period. This involved forward planning of stock, Sub contractor appointment, purchasing agreements, minor design works, logistical arrangement, etc.I also ran the Wilkinson National Store Retail Equipment Roll out Attending initial product concept meeting at various at head office and various store sitesTaking design briefs form the client and managing through the design department to prototype and 1st offCompiling project trackers and Gant charts for job progressLiasing with sales manager with all new products and ordersWorking with various departments across the business to ensure orders are processed and completed on time and on budgetProgramme planning for rollouts across the storesLiaising with logistics to ensure most economical for despatching of goodsProject planning with key stakeholders within the client businessPerformance monitoring and reporting to client business Show less

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  Truck-lite uk

  May 2010 - Apr 2011

  Bill of materials analyst

  Anaylise BOM for Parts within the business

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  Jsm retail services ltd

  Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

  Director of jsm retail services ltd - contracting via own company

  Surveying Tesco & Mcdonalds store for till intergration (self service) and various It projects

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  Truck-lite

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2015

  Manufacturing engineering project manager

  • Updating & processing of standard works instructions across the business• Collation & Manufacturing process improvements of all scrap through the site• Implementation of process management and continuous improvement of current processes• Cost saving projects on high volume parts and scrap reduction processes• Liaise with cross functional teams on continuous improvement• Preparation and implementation of new projects from quotation through to delivery and training• Quotation, Presentation and payback analysis on major projects and projected yearl on year cost savings throughout the manufacturing process Show less

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  Bluecrow projects ltd

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2021

  Project buyer - commercial shopfitting projects

  • Day to Day purchase of site and job specific materials on all current and future projects• Monthly & Yearly cost reviews across the sub contractor base to ensure competitive pricing• Sub contractor performance management to ensure budget costings are met• Risk management to ensure construction programme is met• Due diligence on new and current sub-contractors to minimise risk of non-conformance/financial difficulties• Management of all storage facilities and courier services to ensure prompt deliveries to site• Responsibility for production of the health and safety files and PPE purchase management on multiple sites• Responsibility for production of operations and maintenance manuals including all relevant certification for landlord and insurance approval• Co-ordination of all project and site paperwork for company director’s projects including cost management• Checking of all site measures onsite to ensure correct material quantities ordered• Cost reduction reports on company director projects to source alternative suppliers and value engineering• Site visits on a weekly and monthly basis to monitor progress• Key site meetings with clients and project managers on current projects with purchasing input to construction progress Show less

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  Metra non-ferrous metals ltd

  Jul 2021 - now

  Product executive metz & grillo products uk

  • Day to Day management of Metz non-combustible cavity tray system management to ensure product availability, response to project specific installations queries, • Cost management of product including fixed and project specific pricing to a main distributor and raw material pricing from parent company Grillo• Monthly costings and new product presentations to Metra and Grillo management• Management of fabrication partner to include fabrication pricing, product development, lean manufacturing, and material management.• Maintenance and updating product information to maintain 3rd party accreditation with companies such as British board of agreement, • 3rd party accreditation includes organising materials for testing, producing installation and technical documents for review, organising factory visits, review of quality control procedures.• New product development of new material samples from Grillo. • Digitalization of Metz order processes and creation of multiple excel formulation tools to improve cost analysis, margin projection, material weight and usage, price list adaption, etc.• Marketing of product through Metra and distribution partner to include printed handouts, brochures, technical data sheets, product labelling, online installation video.• Exhibition organisation including stand booking, stand building and development, TV monitor content, exhibition specific flyers.• Online meeting organisation and hosting including agendas across all the above companies.Highlights• Achieved BBA accreditation on Metz Cavity tray in Jan 2022• Designed, priced, presented and secured new contract for new product used as a flashing for Tremco • Redesigned and achieved two new accreditations for EaZi-Fit and DPC cavity trays in September 2023 to reduce costs and increase margins• Adaptation of current system in response to government legislation and increased marketplace competition Show less