Joanne Bell

Experience

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  NORTH EAST BUS LTD

  Sept 1990 - Apr 1994

  Purchasing Clerk

  This was a head office role, responsible for placing and expediting orders for a broad range of suppliers across non-consumable and consumable products.Used computerised system with a min/max system for inventory control.Liaised with Warehouse Manager and Depot Managers on a daily basis.Resolved invoice queries and cost discrepancies.Completed a number of purchasing projects for the company.

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  Merck

  Sept 1996 - Sept 1997

  Logistics and Finance Intern
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  Merck

  Aug 1998 - Aug 2007

  Quality System Analyst

  Joined the company as a Logistics / Finance Intern. Subsequently held roles including Export Co-ordinator, handling logistics for Middle East & Africa. Moved into a Quality Systems Analyst role, responsible for ensuring audit readiness within MSD’s laboratory. Played a key role in cost rationalisation programmes 'Save a £million' and 'Save Another £million'.

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  Gateshead College

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2012

  Lecturer

  Initially hired (due to supply chain expertise) to create a new course (BTEC First Diploma in Logistics). Developed entire course from scratch including learning materials. Subsequently led other learning programmes and developed curriculum for BTEC National in Motor Vehicle (Business Systems), GCSE Maths, Adult Numeracy & Literacy, Functional Skills (English, Maths & ICT), BTEC First Diploma in IT Practitioners and Enterprise Skills.

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  Morrison Utility Services

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2014

  Supply Chain Consultant

  Northern Power Grid Overhead Lines contract. Worked closely with the commercial team to investigate processes and develop systems within the operations department to improve KPIs and quality compliance.

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  Morrison Telecom Services

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2021

  National Logistics Coordinator & Stores Lead

  Openreach Contract.Remote management of Inventory Management compliance at approx. 40 sites using DDMRP stock system.Mobilisation of stores expansion from 3 sites to 40 over 6.5 years.Main liaison for stores-related issues between MTS and the client (Openreach).Review audit results / reconcile stock / perform adjustments.Review slow-moving stock for return / write-off.Train all new users on stores management database (using TEAMS post-Covid).Write all SOPs for operating the stores.Resolve invoice queries.Perform supplier visits.Manage 3 incumbents. Show less

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  DLC Training - A Distance Learning College

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  Supply Chain Specialist
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  HM Land Registry

  Jun 2021 - now

  Supplier and Contract Manager