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Alicja Grela

Huddersfield

Summary

I am a detail-oriented professional with expertise in logistics, planning, and process improvement. Proficient in SAP software, Blue Yonder, and Microsoft Dynamics, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. I demonstrate strong time management, adaptability to changing demands, and a keen attention to detail. Skilled in relationship-building and effective collaboration within teams or independently. Fluent in Polish and English, with a focus on driving operational efficiency and fostering continuous improvement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Supply planner

GHD
Leeds
04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated complete master data setup for products
  • Managed SFG intake and kitting operations to align with EU demand requirements
  • Managed stock reconciliation in warehouses to ensure alignment with the system
  • Created tracking files for NPD and LE to identify issues efficiently
  • Coordinated with suppliers across France, USA, UK, Switzerland, and China - 10 suppliers
  • Efficiently managed administrative duties, including purchase order cancellations and postings and working with direct to market and kitting demand.
  • Facilitated stock reduction through effective communication and management

supply planner

Howdens Joinery
Howden
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Looking after spares account for the business with a vast portfolio of products and suppliers (4 suppliers, over 1500 products)
  • Managing the orders and the logistics of this process and improving the portfolio for this
  • Working with different countries and different languages to help communicate better
  • Managing different issues around the supply chain and attempting to minimise the impact of this for both the business and the customers
  • Recently acquired bought-in suppliers to the portfolio to manage
  • As well as more reporting tasks for senior management
  • Received a shout-out at a monthly worksite meeting for the improvements in the service level for the spares account after a short time

logistics planner

Howdens Joinery
Howden
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Managing all deliveries brought by ocean into the business to minimise costs and increase efficiency
  • Reporting on the KPI of the team and creating and improving reports in excel
  • CRM with high levels of written and verbal communication
  • Completed training in customs procedures post brexit and trained staff in these procedures
  • This job was part time during my third year of University where they kept me on to keep expanding my knowledge and bring new ideas into the business thanks to university learning

Kitchen assistant and front of house

The Scullery Kitchen and Bar
Huddersfield
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Day to day running of the kitchen with paperwork and technical management of the kitchen as well as customer service and management front of house
  • Efficient time working due to being in full time education at the same time and having a vast range of tasks to perform each day under time pressure

Education

BA(Hons) - Business with Financial services

The University of Huddersfield
09/2019 - 05/2023

A levels - Business A level, Economics A level, Travel and Tourism Btec

Huddersfield New College
09.2017 - 7 2019

GCSE - 9 GCSE's grade A-D including maths grade 6, English grade 5 and Polish grade A

All Saints Catholic College
09.2012 - 7 2017

Skills

  • Fluent in Polish and English
  • Time management
  • Process improvement awareness
  • Logistics understanding
  • Planning and organising
  • Team working skills
  • Individual working skills
  • Attention to detail
  • SAP software
  • Blue Yonder and Microsoft Dynamics user
  • Adaptive to changing demands
  • Relationship-building
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Websites

Languages

Polish
Native
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Affiliations

  • languages
  • travel
  • baking and cooking
  • learning how to do gel nails

Accomplishments

winner of 2 shoutouts within Howdens Joinery and 1 shoutout in GHD for the work I have done and the value it has added to the team

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supply planner

GHD
04.2024 - Current

supply planner

Howdens Joinery
07.2023 - 01.2025

logistics planner

Howdens Joinery
07.2021 - 07.2023

Kitchen assistant and front of house

The Scullery Kitchen and Bar
06.2019 - 07.2021

A levels - Business A level, Economics A level, Travel and Tourism Btec

Huddersfield New College
09.2017 - 7 2019

GCSE - 9 GCSE's grade A-D including maths grade 6, English grade 5 and Polish grade A

All Saints Catholic College
09.2012 - 7 2017

BA(Hons) - Business with Financial services

The University of Huddersfield
09/2019 - 05/2023

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