Anna Baranowska

Demand & Inventory Planning (Consumables – Premier Inn & Restaurants)

• Collaborated on major supply chain transformation transitioning the consumables products from a 3PL‑based model to working directly with a wholesaler and distributor.
• Forecasted demand and managed stock across approximately 600 SKUs — including cleaning chemicals, paper products, soap, glassware, crockery, hotel room consumables, and restaurant supplies — using historical sales trends, seasonality, and promotional inputs to optimise inventory levels and product availability.
• Coordinated inbound logistics for domestic and international supplier shipments—including container flow—ensuring timely replenishment from external DCs to fulfilment centres.
• Prioritised distribution centre allocations, working with logistics to identify and resolve capacity constraints, optimising inbound/outbound inventory flows.
• Developed and maintained decision-support dashboards, including KPI reports and trend analytics, to support daily operational and strategic inventory decisions.
• Conducted root cause analysis on stockouts and supplier failures, engaging stakeholders to implement corrective actions and improve service levels.
• Monitored supplier performance, driving improvement against KPIs and providing narrative insights for management reviews.
• Controlled product ranging and exit planning, minimising wastage through proactive stock lifecycle management.
• Managed launches of new ranges, seasonal items, and promotions via execution of critical path milestones across the value chain, ensuring timely availability.
• Delivered ad hoc data analysis and demand insights to support cross-functional teams in operations, sales, and procurement.

Procurement Technology Implementation, Procurement Processes & Support

• Supported the adoption of strategic sourcing tools, facilitating the integration of Trade Interchange’s ARCUS Source-to-Contract software and DocuSign within the contract management platform, enhancing procurement efficiency and compliance.
• Contributed to a project recognized in the 2021 CIPS Awards, nominated in the Best Use of Digital Technology category, showcasing innovation in procurement processes.
• Served as a Subject Matter Expert for Whitbread’s ARCUS Source-to-Contract software by Trade Interchange and spend analytics tool by Rosslyn Data Technologies, providing guidance and support to the procurement team.
• Led post-implementation support and development of the Supplier Performance Management tool, with results visualized in Power BI, driving continuous improvement in supplier relationships.
• Provided system support for e-sourcing activities, assisting the procurement team in leveraging digital tools for efficient sourcing and supplier engagement.
• Supported the creation and ongoing maintenance of the Procurement Process Portal, ensuring up-to-date and accessible procurement guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, and Sustainability, to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
• Delivered continuous support to international teams, assisting colleagues in Germany and Shanghai with procurement processes and associated systems, fostering global consistency and efficiency.

Supplier Onboarding & Procurement Support (Butlins, Haven, Warner Leisure Hotels & Head Office)

• Managed the end‑to‑end supplier onboarding process for new vendor addition across 55 sites, overseeing vetting, due diligence checks, and compliance approvals to ensure suitability for business engagement.
• Facilitated approval workflows, coordinating internal stakeholder reviews and driving supplier qualification progress through the Coupa Supplier Portal while mitigating onboarding risk
• Supported catalogue integration within Coupa, assisting team members by loading supplier product data, resolving consumption-based queries, and providing analysis support for catalogue setup.
• Challenged and refined procurement datasets, interrogating and validating supplier and spend data to enhance report accuracy and relevance for category teams.
• Generated detailed spend analytics across multiple commodity groups, delivering insights for procurement strategy, supplier performance evaluations, and cost optimisation.

Fleet & Engineering Administration

• Fleet Compliance & Reporting: Managed the taxation and compliance of over 1,000 vehicles, including DVSA correspondence, operated mileage tracking, and associated reporting. Oversaw owned and imprest stock control, ensuring optimal inventory levels and aging management.
• Procurement & Financial Coordination: Assisted in purchasing activities by raising POs, investigating invoice discrepancies, liaising with suppliers, and collaborating with Accounts Payable and Receivable teams to resolve issues promptly.
• System Administration & Data Management: Provided administrative support by inputting data into engineering systems such as Oracle, Timeplan, EP Morris, Michelin tyre contract, BSOG, and lost mileage systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• MOT Coordination & Performance Monitoring: Assisted in coordinating MOT bookings to maximize the utilization of Authorized Testing Facilities. Contributed to the compilation of engineering returns, enabling the monitoring of engineering KPIs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintained effective working relationships with Engineering Directors, Depot Engineering Managers, Depot Engineering Admin, Shared Services, and other managers to ensure seamless fleet operations and reporting.

Service Delivery & Operational Compliance

• Monitored and regulated network performance using Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) systems, ensuring adherence to service delivery standards and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with Traffic Commissioner regulations, maintaining that local bus services operated within the prescribed window of tolerance—departing up to 1 minute early and up to 5 minutes late, with a 95% punctuality target.
• Provided timely and accurate reporting to operations and commercial teams, facilitating informed decision-making and continuous service improvement.
• Collaborated with operational teams to address and resolve operational issues, ensuring seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Fostered clear and effective communication with drivers and operations teams, promoting a high level of service and establishing transparent communication channels.
• Maintained up-to-date documentation, ensuring all procedures and policies were current and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Prioritised Health & Safety, addressing any issues promptly to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.