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Caiden Wilkinson

Glapthorn

Summary

Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments while adapting to sudden changes. Recognised for delivering high-quality work efficiently under pressure. Consistently achieves top performance ratings in quality and speed.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Truss Builder

Scotts of Thrapston
Thrapston
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assembling cut material into trusses, pulling plates, stacking finished products, banding and marking materials, and pushing products to the appropriate area
  • Working as part of a comprehensive team
  • Fast paced work
  • Maintained accurate records of all materials used in the production process.

Purchasing Assistant Placement Role

Pirelli UK Tyres
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Provided comprehensive purchasing support to the Pirelli UK Tyres team, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Successfully managed various aspects of the procurement process, from supplier management to cost reduction initiatives.
  • Actively contributed to cross-functional projects and showcased leadership by training and mentoring the next intern.
  • Utilised SAP purchasing modules to efficiently manage purchase orders, requisitions, and vendor data, generating valuable reports to inform decision-making.
  • Collaborated with the purchase ledger team to resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring smooth purchase-to-pay operations.
  • Updated SAP raw material contracts and internal SAP EBP catalogues to maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement information.
  • Successfully led an end-to-end tender for industrial painting, securing a £5k cost reduction through effective negotiation.
  • Managed company purchasing credit card, ensuring accurate reconciliation of spend to cost centres.
  • Actively contributed to cross-functional projects across multiple sites, supporting various business purchasing needs.
  • Expanded supplier base through effective sourcing strategies, including face-to-face meetings and regular communication, conducting in-depth cost analysis, and applying weighting methodologies to prioritise suppliers.
  • Worked closely with a large portion of business segments to give me a well-rounded knowledge of business operations in different departments.
  • Managed supplier relationships through phone calls to process payments and expedite deliveries.
  • Reported directly to the Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Director, receiving regular feedback and guidance.
  • Developed and updated internal training manuals to enhance knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Successfully trained and mentored the next undergraduate intern, demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Warehouse Operative

DHL Primark
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Restocked merchandise and operated machinery
  • Processed requests and supply orders; pulled materials; packed boxes; placed orders in delivery area
  • Maintained inventory controls and a safe and clean work environment
  • Identified damage, loss, or surplus of goods and materials stored in the warehouse

Warehouse Operative

Clipper Joules
12.2022 - 01.2022
  • Picked, packed, loaded, and stacked to meet targets in a fast-paced environment
  • Worked long hours

Factory/Warehouse Operative

Pioneer Foods
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Completed repetitive tasks at a high speed while maintaining quality
  • Unloaded cargo from lorries onto pallets

Customer Assistant

Central England Co-op
Oundle
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided good customer service and stood for long periods of time
  • Worked on tills, served customers on the kiosk, stocked shelves, and answered customer queries

Warehouse Operative

Iron Mountain
Corby
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Unloaded boxes from lorries and stacked them on pallets
  • Shrink-wrapped and moved pallets with a pallet truck
  • Temporary contract expired when warehouse reached capacity

Waiter

The Black Horse
Elton
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Took orders and served food to customers
  • Cleaned restaurant at the end of the day
  • Improved customer service skills and confidence through interacting with customers

Education

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Business

New College Stamford
Stamford
07-2021

Skills

  • Supplier management
  • Procurement process
  • SAP purchasing
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data analysis
  • Training and mentoring
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Goal setting
  • Adaptability
  • Relationship building

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing football and other sports
  • Reading and learning about new topics
  • Interest in entrepreneurship and improving business skills
  • Racing dirt bikes and motorbikes

Affiliations

  • Actively competing in the Stock 1000 class at the British Superbike Championship
  • I stay active through means of exercise, such as the gym, football, and cycling
  • I take part in an abundance of activities while undergoing my university studies, from events linked to my business school to volunteer roles organised by the university

Accomplishments

  • Through my motorbike racing career, I recently placed second in the 2024 race season
  • During my year in industry at Pirelli UK, I helped the business with a major cost saving through skills learnt

Timeline

Truss Builder

Scotts of Thrapston
07.2024 - 09.2024

Purchasing Assistant Placement Role

Pirelli UK Tyres
07.2023 - 07.2024

Warehouse Operative

Clipper Joules
12.2022 - 01.2022

Warehouse Operative

DHL Primark
06.2022 - 08.2022

Factory/Warehouse Operative

Pioneer Foods
08.2021 - 09.2021

Customer Assistant

Central England Co-op
11.2020 - 07.2021

Warehouse Operative

Iron Mountain
07.2020 - 08.2020

Waiter

The Black Horse
01.2020 - 03.2020

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Business

New College Stamford

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