Suzanne Smith
Newton le Willows,Merseyside
Summary
An Improvement-focused Purchase Planner of 16 years, skilled in the effective management of purchasing/ERP processes, with significant talent at building productive, collaborative supply chain relations to achieve results.
Extensive experience managing 3rd Party purchases and Sub-contract purchases to detailed specifications as well as being able to manage a small team and be involved in wider projects for change. Industrious and willing to take on additional responsibility to achieve targets.
Skilled in leading and training staff members to achieve high performance. Excellent communicator with logistics coordination experience.
I am a driven Supply Chain Professional able to effectively resolve various types of technical issues. Successful at managing supplier efforts and delivering compliance to all parties, I am comfortable acting as point of contact for important suppliers.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Supply Chain Planner
Metsawood UK Ltd
Widnes, Cheshire
07.2007 - Current
- Built collaborative, professional relationships with key suppliers, ensuring cost-effective domestic and imported panels purchasing.
- Produced comprehensive reports, analysing sales v f/c to identify seasonality/promotional trends
- Communicated closely with stakeholders, including vendors and merchants, helping to secure well-timed deliveries.
- Monitored and mentored supply planning teams to improve performance against stock level targets.
- Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
- Adapted to changing demands and seasonal trends.
- Reduced aged stock costs by regularly highlighting non-forecast and excess stock.
- Sourced optimum materials within agreed costs to consistently achieve high quality results under budget.
Finance Administrator
Carlsberg UK Ltd
Golborne, Wigan
2002.02 - 2006.12
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Managed office supply inventory, performing stocktake duties and ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs.
- Tracked accounts payable and receivables records.
- Prepared invoices, monitored accounts receivables and tracked budget to support bookkeeping tasks.
- Collaborated with different departments to maintain positive rapport and smooth workflow.
- Coordinated maintenance and repairs of office facilities and equipment.
Data Entry Operator
World Intellectual Property Organisation
Geneva
1995.02 - 1999.08
- Supported executive leadership and office staff by managing operational workflow.
- Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Examined data to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Practiced confidentiality with information to comply with privacy guidelines.
- Registered new customer account details in system.
- Researched missing and outdated information provided to maintain updated records.
- Adhered to data integrity and security policies by protecting information.
- Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, calls and email.
- Verified accuracy of information and sorted information of documents for computer entry.
Legal Secretary
Hill Dickenson Davies Campbell Solicitors
Liverpool, Merseyside
07.1988 - 02.1994
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Obtained signatures from solicitors for legal documents.
- Assisted solicitors in collecting employment, medical and financial records.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of solicitor.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
- Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
- Sought signatures from relevant persons for binding documents and agreements.
- Translated legal jargon into practical advice for clients while building rapport.
Education
Access to Degree Level Education - European History and Politics
Liverpool Community College
Liverpool 09.1999 - 06.2000
Skills
- Exceptional communicator
- IT literate in all MS Office applications
- ERP/MRP/SAP based planning methodology
- Eye for detail
- Problem solving
- Multilingual - Intermediate French
Languages
English
Native
French
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Supply Chain Planner
Metsawood UK Ltd
07.2007 - Current
Finance Administrator
Carlsberg UK Ltd
2002.02 - 2006.12
Access to Degree Level Education - European History and Politics
Liverpool Community College
09.1999 - 06.2000
Data Entry Operator
World Intellectual Property Organisation
1995.02 - 1999.08
Legal Secretary
Hill Dickenson Davies Campbell Solicitors
07.1988 - 02.1994
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