DANIEL JONES
Alverthorpe, Wakefield
Summary
Supply Chain Manager passionate to enhance supply chain operations. Degree educated with a 1st Class BSc (Hons) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Exposure to all elements of supply chain from procurement through to warehousing and distribution, within blue-chip companies and SME's. Talented in data analysis and able to work cross-functionally within a team environment. Experienced in leading a team in day to day activities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Supply Chain Manager
metals4u
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
2022.06 - Current
- Managing a purchasing team, ensuring tasks are allocated and completed
- Attending trade fairs and conducting market research to identify new suppliers who fit within the businesses purchasing objectives
- Reporting and tracking trends in the global metals market and aligning company purchasing strategies based on current market conditions
- Monitoring cost of goods to ensure that budgeted profit margins are maintained
- Conducting supplier reviews, raising current issues and identifying areas where improvements can be made
- Monitoring competitors pricing and ensuring the business remains competitive on price
- Identifying new products to be sold and ensuring these are set up correctly on the website with corresponding images and pricing
- Analysing sales performance and trends at a category level to identify areas for potential growth
- Scoping the purchasing departments requirements within a new ERP system
Stock Manager
BuyItDirect
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2018.06 - 2022.06
- Creating, completing and analysing data models and reports to track warehouse capacity and performance
- Discussing current performance and issues with suppliers
- Implementing a new Build-To-Order process with key suppliers
- Assigning warehouse delivery slots to inbound deliveries based business priorities
- Managing a team to support product placement within the warehouse to ensure best warehouse efficiency
- Creating multiple forecasting models for both future customer demand and long-term warehouse space requirements
- Working with internal departments to resolve issues relating to inbound deliveries and business-wide continuous improvement projects
- Supporting multiple warehouse start-ups with a range of roles including stock layout and working with the internal transport team to move stock into the correct warehouses.
Logistics Graduate
BuyItDirect
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Creating reports to monitor and manage lost stock and instigating corrective actions
- Investigating failed orders and liaising with customer services
- Managing regular stock counts of the warehouse and using the Red Prairie Warehouse Management System
Supply Chain Undergraduate
Goodyear Dunlop Tyres
Birmingham, West Midlands
2015.06 - 2016.07
- Using SAP and other internal data warehouse sources for data analysis
- Managing stock availability to fulfil customer orders
- Order book management to reduce customers back orders by offering alternatives
- Creating and simplifying reports in Microsoft Excel to judge customer behaviour and internal performance
- Placing customers orders and answering queries
Sales and Delivery Assistant
Argos
Woking, Surrey
2010.11 - 2013.08
- Working within a team counting stock levels, picking orders and putting away deliveries.
Education
1st Class BSc (Hons) - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 2013.09 - 2017.06
Fullbrook School
Addlestone, Surrey 2005.09 - 2013.07
Skills
- Data Analysis - identifying trends and using data to make decisions Undertaking root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
- Team Work - working across multiple departments for day to day activities and continuous improvement projects
- Flexibility and Organisation - ensuring tight deadlines are met through prioritising workloads
- Leadership, Management and Coaching - developing teams within a fast paced environment including recruitment and training
- IT - Highly competent in Microsoft Office programmes including Microsoft Excel Experienced in using SAP ERP, JDA/Red Prairie Warehouse Management System
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
metals4u
2022.06 - Current
Stock Manager
BuyItDirect
2018.06 - 2022.06
Logistics Graduate
BuyItDirect
2017.06 - 2018.06
Supply Chain Undergraduate
Goodyear Dunlop Tyres
2015.06 - 2016.07
1st Class BSc (Hons) - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Huddersfield
2013.09 - 2017.06
Sales and Delivery Assistant
Argos
2010.11 - 2013.08
Fullbrook School
2005.09 - 2013.07