Experience

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  University of humberside

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Administration
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  Heron ltd

  Jan 2000 - Sept 2002

  Stock controller
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  Ideal standard international nv

  Sept 2002 - Jun 2007

  Production and materials planner

  Production Planning across Showers areaRaw materials management of 500+ SKU's3rd Party Supplier ManagementSupplier ForecastingInventory Reduction Maintenance of MPS, MPR and MRPII within SAP

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  Smith & nephew

  Jun 2007 - Feb 2013

  Create Project Testing Strategy & Master Testing Plan in line with business quality and validation requirementsManage project testing utilising HP ALM 11 ToolDeliver training and user guides for 30+ project team on testing tools and best practice test case buildingMonitor process streams creation of test scenarios and subsequent test cases to ensure requirements coverage of both positive & challenge testingQuality control & reporting of test resultsEnsure effective defect management processDevelopment of testing reports and dashboards Co-ordinate execution of all testing phases and cyclesEnsure SAP solution delivered is in line with Quality and Sarbanes Oxley requirements for system security and segregation of duties and within the agreed timeframe of the project Show less Overall management of raw materials procurementDeveloping and improving planning and raw materials ordering systems Development and management of supplier performance KPI's inc. RFT, OTIFDevelopment of lean capabilities incorporating JIT, VMI /Consignment StockDriving and delivering supplier improvement Driving focus on MOQ and Lead-time reductionsNegotiating Contracts, Stock Holding Call off and SLACapex full life-cycle costing and process managementDevelopment of Integrated Business Management process utilising data manipulation through S&OP processTracking of Schedule adherence in all areas of productionImplementing and maintaining OEE measures to allow for effective capacity planningPerforming gap analysis of processes and people to allow assessment of capabilitiesDeveloping and improving materials and production planning systems to allow a more effective flow throughout the supply chainDeveloping and conducting individual training plans with the planning team to drive improved performanceDesigning user guides for systems and processes for future training requirements Show less

  • SAP Test Manager

    Jun 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Procurement & Planning Manager

    Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Master Production Scheduler

    Jun 2007 - Oct 2010
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  Tunstall healthcare

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2016

  Planning & operations projects manager

  Management, coaching and mentoring of the Planning team to facilitate on time delivery, stock level control and support world class performance of a large global supply chainResponsible for all Master Production Scheduling maintained through BaaN and cascaded through multi level planning and procurement teams.Drive KPI’s and effective reporting to help ensure an environment for high performance and collaborative working.Collate and analyse forecasting and market intelligence reports from all territories and present to Group Directors and area leaders Produce, collate and deliver Sales & Operational Planning information, detailing current and forward capacity requirements in order to achieve sales requirements.Maintain headcount requirements through production management to ensure people, machines and relevant skills are available to achieve the several agreed and regularly updated manufacturing plans.Collaborate with R&D in development of new products, effective introduction into the planning cycle and successful launch to market. Show less

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  Saint-gobain glass uk

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2021

  Supply & demand planning manager

  • Responsible for end to end demand and supply planning management• Designed and implemented monthly S&OP planning process including 24 months’ capacity information by asset, forecast accuracy and manufacturing performance to plan.• Responsible for delivery, in conjuction with sales team, of a 24 month forecast horizon utilising demand modelling techniques and detailed sales execution tracking• UK Project leader for Introduction of Preactor planning tool for all production lines• Implementation of forecast loading, data cleansing and maintenance in SAP to ensure integrity of accurate planning information• Oliver Wight class A supply project leader, consisting of cross functional representatives from all supply functions implementing fundamental process changes for supply chain stability and improvements• Development and ownership of KPI's measuring schedule adherence, master schedule stability, demonstrated production line performance, forecast accuracy, demand bias and aggregated supply plan achievement• Supply chain project lead for Industry 4.0 developments• European World class manufacturing green belt certification in Custoner Focus & Service Show less

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  Kohler mira ltd.

  Feb 2021 - now

  • Plant Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Feb 2021 - Sept 2022