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Adrian Murphy

Adrian Murphy

Production Planner
71 Top Fair Furlong, Redhouse Park, Milton Keynes, MK14 5FQ

Summary

A Business graduate from the University of Northampton with many years experience and knowledge of key areas within an organisation, having worked for retail, merchandising and manufacturing companies. A highly motivated and computer literate individual, who offers enthusiasm and confidence. 

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Production Planner

SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd     
09.2019 - Current

• Communicate the tasks that are required to be completed, to the production Holon Leader within the area of responsibility, on a daily basis.


• To monitor the progress of orders to ensure delivery promises are maintained.


• To register Production delays into the AS400 and report back to Sales (Where appropriate).


• Manage and maintain basic data in the AS400 to allow accurate lead times to the customer while maintaining up to date product assembly times and Product costing’s.


• To hold regular production reviews with the production Holon Leaders within the area of responsibility to discuss and resolve production issues.


• Schedule and plan the resources and materials with the production Holon Leader within area of responsibility.


• To co-ordinate with other departments and prioritise as necessary to ensure the best possible service to the customer.


• To identify line-side stock requirements. Investigate and resolve component shortages and make proposals for stock holding to achieve the production schedule and/or Shikomi.


• To promote continuous improvement in Production Planning and Production assembly.


• To monitor each project's progress to ensure it's following the schedule.

Supply Chain Analyst

SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd                       
04.2015 - 09.2019

• Receive customer schedule & update internal ERP system, ensuring that customer demand dates are met.

• Operate Company stock planning system to ensure orders are placed to meet demand at all times.

• Proactively monitor forward supply plans and highlight potential supply shortfalls in sufficient time to take contingency action and inform direct manager of any supply issues.

• Monitor the delivery of orders placed to ensure that the arrival date is as expected. Take action if the transit of the goods is not meeting the expected target.

• Manage inventory levels considering customer’s needs, consignment stocks and factory performance.

• Analyze data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvements.

• Pricing analysis and validation to align with commercial contracts and agreements.

• New product pricing analysis to ensure correct charge rate.

• Assist in the entering of customer orders when required.

• Communicate with customers, suppliers and other departments within the business to resolve supply issues.

• Track KPIs and report on supply chain’s performance.

Client Liaison Officer

SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd     
04.2014 - 04.2015

• Supporting our clients by resolving any telephone/email queries quickly and efficiently.

• Providing quotations.

• Setting up new accounts.

• Raise returns/credits.

• Dealing with any disputes surrounding invoices.

• Liaise with our external sales engineers, to encourage and promote sales expansion.

Customer Service Representative

Rohan Designs Ltd                                    
06.2007 - 04.2014

• Process telephone/postal/fax orders to meet weekly sales targets.

• Dealing with customer queries/complaints on the phone, by e-mail and in writing. Empowered to make decisions to resolve issues.

• Administration duties such as daily sales figures, adding/removing products on our website and editing our customer database.

• Assisting in other areas of the business, such as the Marketing team during events, the warehouse team during busy periods and visiting stores to assist with training.

• Communicating with our retail outlets and wholesalers to assist in taking sales, coordinate stock and answer queries.

Sales Assistant, Supervisor, Warehouse Staff

Woolworth’s Group Plc 
09.2001 - 06.2007

• Supervising the sales floor.

• Working on the till ensuring customers get served quickly and efficiently.

• Visiting several stores throughout the country to assist in refurbishments and stock counts.

• Assisting the warehouse team during busy periods such as Christmas and Easter holidays.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Business

University of Northampton
09.2003 - 08.2005

National Diploma - Business Computing

Milton Keynes College
09.2001 - 08.2003

High School Diploma -

Denbigh School
01.1997 - 01.2001

Skills

Sport I believe a healthy body is the key to a focused mind I enjoy regular activities such as running, cycling, football and badminton In recent years I have taken part in charity cycling and running events such as London to Brighton, Oxford to Cambridge, Spartan Race and Sports Relief

Timeline

Production Planner

SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd     
09.2019 - Current

Supply Chain Analyst

SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd                       
04.2015 - 09.2019

Client Liaison Officer

SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd     
04.2014 - 04.2015

Customer Service Representative

Rohan Designs Ltd                                    
06.2007 - 04.2014

Higher National Diploma - Business

University of Northampton
09.2003 - 08.2005

National Diploma - Business Computing

Milton Keynes College
09.2001 - 08.2003

Sales Assistant, Supervisor, Warehouse Staff

Woolworth’s Group Plc 
09.2001 - 06.2007

High School Diploma -

Denbigh School
01.1997 - 01.2001
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