Joseph Smith

Experience

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  Alliance Healthcare

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  Logistics Operative

  Logistics operative on the integrated packing line to collect pharmaceuticals for distribution, with a large emphasis on attention to detail and speed. - Identified and implemented opportunities for improved effectiveness and efficiency on my section, resulting in being filmed for exemplar demonstrations in distribution branches with low efficiency- Dealt with large workloads under pressure while maintaining a high levels of accuracy to meet targets of quality and quantity.- Regularly worked overtime when allowed by my academic schedule- Moved to assist with the work of colleagues in my section of the warehouse, as well as others, both when directed and through my own volition in accordance to personal workload Show less

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  York University Cave and Pothole Club

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Treasurer

  Treasurer for the York University Cave and Pothole Club.- Weekly management of club funds- Preparation of club budgets to accompany grant applications- Full digitisation and maintenance of club spreadsheets, account journals and T-accounts Developed further accounts for yearly club ventures to The Gouffre Berger in 2018, and The Vercors Massif in 2019 and 2022.

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  NFU Mutual

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2016

  Insurance Underwriting Summer Intern

  Summer intern within the Insurance Underwriting department of NFU Mutual, York, and invited to return for a follow-up placement during December.- Built and maintained rapport with various levels of the business to develop practical experience with insurance processes and financial services- Completed underwriting policy reviews, including risk and premium pricing adjustments- Assisted with internal employee audit to identify areas of success or remedial requirements- Suggested and implemented improvements to project spreadsheets to improve efficacy Show less

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  EY

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Business Consultant - Industrial Placement

  Industrial Placement with EY's UKI Advisory professional service, rotating between projects including digital implementation with Health, and Supply Chain Transformation with medical device franchises. - Supported the deployment and implementation of a mobile shift booking and community communications app across two NHS trusts over seven months, owning stakeholder relationships and staff training across 10+ wards, and the wider workforce of 1,500 staff- Provided Value Proposition KPI tracking to quantify the development of a chargeable business model according to user engagement, process digitisation and agency staffing cost reduction- Supported the synchronisation of planning processes (Demand, Inventory, Supply Network, Production, End-to-End and Sales and Operations Planning) for multiple medical devices franchises during the As-Is mapping phase of a Global Supply Chain Transformation- Produced process maps for the above planning functions, including opportunity outcomes from client workshops in the UK and SwitzerlandAlso provided extensive contribution to internal initiatives, including:- Bi-monthly newsletter section author on Advisory Tools and Methodologies - Contributor to Advisory thought leadership journal on emerging information revolution trends- Newsletter lead and event support for the EY Supply Chain & Operations Alumni Network- Toolkit redevelopment with the internal Lean & Process Excellence Community Show less

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  York Community Consulting

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Project Manager

  Led a team of five consultants to develop a sustainable strategy plan for a local youth and community association compromised by a reduction of core funding and grant availability.- Organised the research and presentation of 10 key development opportunities, tackling issues faced by operations, finance and community engagement- Presented three measurable recommendations to the community centre board, including financial forecasts to measure impact and timescale over the next five years of operations Show less

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  EY

  Sept 2019 - now

  Supply Chain Transformation

  • Consulting Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Senior Consultant

    Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Business Consultant

    Sept 2019 - Oct 2021