Planning & Logistics Manager CV

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Personal Profile:

My strengths are in Supply Chain and Process Management and with a strong operational background I am looking to make a challenging career move utilising my key skills to include proficiency in MS Office, process establishment and implementation.

I am a highly motivated, accomplished and results driven individual with experience in S&OP, Customer Service & Supply Chain Management within FMCG environments.

Major Achievements:

●                Production Planning – established robust processes for weekly production planning, monthly demand reviews and strategic seasonal schedules ensuring supply during fluctuations in demand for short and long lead time products and materials.

●                Continuous Improvement - led teams to review gap analysis and duplication of processes, identifying systemised tools establishing KPI indicators and analysis.

●                People Management - highly effective people manager with proven ability to manage resources, drive change and meet all key performance indicators and department targets

●                Cloud based software implementation – represented the site in ongoing strategic change management following a system upgrade ensuring no negative impact on customer order replenishment or inventory management

●                Stakeholder Management - seen by major stakeholders as the first point of contact within the business to ensure the efficiency of supply chain and new product development

●                Systems Literacy - seen as subject matter expert, providing customised reports on IFS, Power Bi, Excel, JD Edwards, DAS and OBI Reporting, highlighting performance statistics for senior management

●                Supply Chain Management - established track record in the successful analysis of transport alternatives to meet all delivery requirements to and from the site whilst attaining budget and time constraints

●                Compliance – developed a cross –functional process ensuring movement of frustrated export shipments within the UK and Europe met HMRC regulations, preventing unnecessary payment of excised duties and penalties

●                Negotiation and Analytical Skills - part of the group global tendering team, providing key performance metrics, running distribution costs and service analysis.

                Communications - providing a range of materials using Word, Excel, Power Bi, Visio and Powerpoint to effectively provide comprehensive data for all levels of presentation

                Financial Management - achieved all budgetary requirements within remit of various roles

Career History

February 2018 – now Planning & Logistics Manager                 Macphie of Glenbervie  - Tannochside

                Strategic planning, increasing efficiencies in production plans and maintaining customer service within restrictive leadtimes, demand fluctuations and safe stock building practices

                Responsibility for buying for the site adhering to short shelf life restrictions, MOQ agreements and minimising stock on hand in line with forecasted sales and historical demand.

                Management of Finished Goods, Raw Materials and Packaging inventory management and stock control for the site

                Control and co-ordination of storage and local transport through a 3rd party warehouse supplier

                Preparation and analysis S&OP information for senior management and key management meetings

                Minimise and control expiring and unused stock through safe disposal and root cause analysis

                Key participant in NPD and product improvement discussions collaborating across the business to ensure safe delivery of new product initiatives

                Leading site in cross functional improvements and implementation of processes maximising recently implemented software solution, IFS, in line with bespoke site requirements

April 2017 – February 2018 Supply Chain Analyst                 Macphie of Glenbervie (temporary contract)

                Identifying and implementing appropriate performance measures to drive improvement in New product launches, operations, customer service and planning.

                Monitoring demand and addressing discrepancies in forecast data.

                Developing systemised operational plans and effective performance metrics across the site.

                Supporting planning activity across all areas of the Tannochside operation to meet customer requirements and maintain agreed stock levels whilst maximising operational efficiency.

                Supporting storage and distribution decision making; monitoring and improving   stock record accuracy, delivery performance; and influencing corrective actions.

                Supporting the implementation of new ERP system being implemented in September 2017

July 2012 – December 2016 Despatch Planning & Inventory Manager Chivas Brothers

-                The role was made redundant in December 2016.

Duties and responsibilities include:

●                Oversee Despatch Planning Operations covering two main sites and multiple subcontractor’s sites - circa 150-180 despatch slots per day

●                Interface with Manufacturing and Production on high level enhancements to procedures and ongoing cross-function improvements

●                Management of 3rd party provider for bespoke production of display bottles for global supply.

●                Implementation of International Trade Processes for IPR, Import & Export movements

●                Management and motivation of a department of 9

●                Co-ordination and inter department liaison for miscellaneous imports, working with sourcing team, packaging development and POS procurement

●                Management of excess cased goods Inventory levels

●                Manage out of the ordinary NPD & Dry Goods requests working with Finance and materials team to ensure safe despatch and cost recovery.

Jun 2007 – Jul 2012                 Freight Manager                 Chivas Brothers

Duties and responsibilities include:

●                Introduced Carrier Service Level Agreements.

●                Jointly control £25 million annual spend

●                Carrier management ensuring adherence to service level agreements

●                Control additional spend out with standard movements

●                Monthly Reporting on spend within agreed under-recovery - £0.10 / case

●                Management and motivation of 2 members of staff

●                Implementation of inter-department procedures and information sharing

●                Streamlined the E1 Operating System management and quarterly updates

●                Development of EDI messaging with major shipping line systems with direct interface and through a 3rd party.

Jul 2005 – Jun 2007                Control Tower Manager – Northern Europe, Glasgow DHL Global Forwarding

Duties and responsibilities include:

●                4PL Management of all Exports on behalf of Ciba Specialty Chemicals

●                Participated in Implementation of the first UK Control Tower working with the group’s global Lead Logistics Team in Switzerland and UK key management team

●                Developed unique IT system based on local specifications

●                Project Manage the implementation of EDI messaging between multiple shipping line systems and the UK specific Control Tower

●                Co-Ordinating all training and support between Ciba and DHL

●                Management and motivation of 3 members of staff

●                Controlled documentation preparation and distribution, Invoice Management and performance exception reporting

●                Managed the P&L within Global Agreement between Ciba Chemicals & DHL Global Forwarding ensuring the project performed within budgeted cost restraints

Apr 2003 – Jul 2005                Customer Service Support Supervisor                 DHL Global Forwarding

Duties and responsibilities include:

                Management and motivation of 4 members of staff

                Implementation of local and regional accounting processes for major branch customers

                Communicating specific customer requirements to relevant operational areas for new and major accounts

                First point of contact for time sensitive and high profile movements

1991 – 2003                Accounts Clerk                DHL Global Forwarding - originally Scottish Express International

Duties and responsibilities include:

●                Import Clerk – completing Import Customs entries and key customer contact for Import Customer Services.

●                Customer Service Supervisor - responsible for all modes of transport and customers for Ayrshire Branch

●                Company Implant - based within Playtex Ltd, Port Glasgow responsible for 3pl management, HMRC Intrastat Submissions and data management, Invoice processing, carrier negotiations and performance management.

Education / Accreditation Background

Shortlisted in the 2015 Women in Compliance Awards –

Junior Compliance Officer of the Year category

CIPS ##### - Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply – August 2014

SVQ Level 4 – Supply Chain Management – July 2014

QA Training MS Excel Advanced – November 2013

Executive Shadows - Project Management – August 2011

Scotwork  - Negotiating Skills – July 2010

ILM  -                 Level 3 Award in First Line Management – Jan 2010

Master of the Chivas Brothers Scotch Whisky Brotherhood – No. 215 – May 2009