Supply chain Assistant
About Candidate
Education/Qualification
- EAL Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage
- Fire Marshal Training
- 2009 University of Computer Science and Management – Specialized in enterprise management with regard to European integration
- 2002 High school name of Staszic – 14-100 Ostroda, Wyszynskiego 2a
Systems used
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Sage
- JDE
Career Summary
Most Recent Employer – Electric Service Company
Position – Purchasing Assistant
Dates – November 2018 – December 2023
- Worked in small team reporting to Supply Chain Manager
- Placed stock orders using JD Edwards based on the re-order report in line with stock levels, stock turnover and availability
- Liaised with clients to oversee supply chain process from order to delivery
- Placed production orders according to the BOM’s file, lead times and production plan
- Placed orders against stores requisition for fast-paced service department
- Provided updates regarding lead time and delivery date for service coordinators and engineers
- Communicated with service department regarding additional parts information or alternative items
- Organised delivery straight to site address for engineers
- Monitored outstanding purchase orders to maintain and update the system with accurate delivery dates information
- Checked Order Acknowledgments against the orders placed
- Placed storage orders and checking quantity and value delivered items against supplier storage report
- Liaised with suppliers daily to ensure timely delivery
- Sourced parts and tooling in line with company standards
- Analysed and compared quotations of current and new suppliers
- Negotiated price points with suppliers in order to adhere to budgets
- Worked with stores team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products
- Booked collection and delivery with the transport companies
- Organised returns/ replacement of damaged or faulty parts
- Prepared weekly reports to resolve any supply chain issues which may impact on production and/or O&M activities
- Updated the team, Senior Buyer and Production Manger on the weekly production met about any delays or current or foreseen issues with suppliers
- Contacted suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
- Built and maintained supplier relationships
- Worked closely with the accounts team to resolve invoice queries
- Supported other relevant departments such as Product development, Projects, Engineering etc. with their buying requirements
Reason for leaving: Made redundant during maternity leave
Previous Employer – Air Conditioning Contractors
Position – Buyer
Dates – March 2016 – November 2018
- Provided administrative support to Buying Director
- Placed Purchase Orders using Sage
- Assisted with new product sourcing and sourcing suppliers
- Liaised with suppliers in the UK and internationally
- Analyzed and compared quotations of current and new suppliers
- Ensured the procurement of goods at the best price, delivery and highest quality
- Renegotiation of price with supplier
- Delt with Supplier queries and resolving Supplier Account problems
- Managed and building key relationships with suppliers
- Maintained Purchase Order system – checking orders received
- Checked purchase invoices against delivery notes
- Input invoices onto the financial accounting system
- Checked supplier order acknowledgments
- Chased outstanding Purchase orders
- Chased delivery dates
- Planned and booked transport from Italy
- Dealt with telephone and email enquiries
Previous Employer – Supplier and Distribution Centre
Position – Store Person
Dates – May 2013 – March 2016
Previous Employer – Beauty Retailor
Position – Warehouse Operative
Dates – October 2012 – June 2013
Previous Employer – Paramount Foods Ltd
Position – Various Roles
Dates –October 2012
Position – Packing Operative
Dates – March 2011 – October 2012
