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Andrew Lodge

Wotton Under Edge,Gloucestershire

Summary

Customer-focused professional with diverse experience across multiple industries, including truck driving, warehouse management, food production, procurement, and supply chain. Proven track record in project and team management, delivering results that exceed expectations. Known for reliability, honesty, and integrity, combined with a strong enthusiasm for achieving goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Supply Chain Planner

Schreiber Foods UK Ltd
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
03.2023 - 07.2025
  • Forecasted demand trends with using advanced analytical tools.
  • Facilitated cross-functional meetings to discuss forecast changes and their impact on supply plans.
  • Coordinated with sales teams to ensure product availability during peak seasons.
  • Managed supplier relationships, maintaining 95%+ OTIF
  • Mitigated potential shortages by regularly reviewing stock levels.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, ensuring priority service when required.
  • Organised stock inventories for better warehouse management.
  • Controlled best before dates to properly utilise stock.
  • Oversaw purchase order processing from requisition to receipt, reducing risk of delays and errors with meticulous follow-up.

Material planning and procurement specialist

Tasteconnection Ltd
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
07.2011 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated closely with production departments to understand materials needs.
  • Negotiated favourable pricing terms, resulting in reduced overhead costs.
  • Developed comprehensive material plans for efficient production scheduling.
  • Streamlined procurement process by implementing new supplier evaluation methods.
  • Optimised storage solutions for efficient warehouse management.
  • Liaised with external logistics to attain 98% OTIF performance.

Education

CPC National in Road Haulage - Transport Management

Home Study
Wotton Under Edge
03.2010 - 11.2011

IOSH Managing Safely Level 2 - Health and Safety

Stroud College
Stroud

A-Levels - Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing

South Bristol Technical College
Bristol
09.1980 - 06.1981

Skills

  • Supply chain modelling
  • ERP systems usage
  • Supply chain perspective
  • Customer focus
  • Operational excellence
  • Warehouse Management System
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Logistics planning
  • Transport safety standards
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Warehouse operations
  • Operational fleet compliance

Timeline

Supply Chain Planner

Schreiber Foods UK Ltd
03.2023 - 07.2025

Material planning and procurement specialist

Tasteconnection Ltd
07.2011 - 03.2023

CPC National in Road Haulage - Transport Management

Home Study
03.2010 - 11.2011

A-Levels - Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing

South Bristol Technical College
09.1980 - 06.1981

IOSH Managing Safely Level 2 - Health and Safety

Stroud College
Andrew Lodge