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DEBBIE KAYE

Edgware,Middlesex

Summary

Inventory Operations Professional experienced in reducing inventory discrepancies and enhancing stock accuracy. Delivered improved productivity through implementation of inventory management systems and utilisation of advanced tracking software. Engaged in managing departmental operations during events, fostering connections with guests and attendees.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Fresh, Frozen and Chilled Stock Controller

The Bread Factory
Hendon, London
08.2026 - Current
  • Rotated chilled and frozen stock to maintain call-off availability for units.
  • Followed pallet mix maximum levels to keep stock configuration correct.
  • Placed daily fresh food orders across multiple supplier lead times.
  • Dealing with any Delivery variance and Quality issues recovering stock to minimise impacts daily production runs
  • Range Change - New item and delisted items, are communicated out to suppliers, and to units ensure unit ordering form are updated
  • Solely responsible for total ownership of Daily Drinks stock levels - A new range that came in within my first month of starting

Created Excel file to monitor stock on hand, Orders and forecaste to allow me to track Days cover, +/ - Forcaste figuers and rasie orders and the days cover impact they would have

Supply Chain - Surgical Theatres

Medtronic/ IHS
Hammersmith, London
01.2026 - 08.2026
  • Ordered stock to maintain optimal inventory levels, preventing shortages and ensuring compliance with MIN/MAX levels.
  • Coordinated delivery and stock management tasks, including booking in deliveries, identifying delivery issues (short deliveries, damaged stock, short BBD), managing Daily Out of Stock Reports, labelling stock with one month life left for priority use, and disposing of expired stock while reordering to maintain optimum levels.
  • Reviewed minimum and maximum stock levels to ensure adequate supply. and advise changing when required
  • Advised nursing staff on potential stock issues to mitigate service disruptions caused by supplier delays, highlighting impacts and coordinating approved substitutes.
  • Led the introduction of pick and packing for the Neuro and ENT departments, implementing processes to ensure timely and accurate packing of cases.
  • I was solo on-site team member for the Neuro and ENT. Executed standard stock control elements by running SKU stock checks.

Supply Chain

Fine Group
10.2024 - 12.2025
  • Raised, sent, and monitored all POs across three locations
  • Liaised with purchasing team to identify and address material shortages before impacting production
  • To have daily calls with all 3 different WH (UK, Morocco and China)
  • Coordinated with sales teams on new orders and potential delays in current orders
  • Maintain And monitor 2 Production files ( 2 different WH)
  • To monitor and check all production files received from our China WH
  • Performed various ad hoc tasks to support team operations
  • Confirmed site closure status to relevant stakeholders

Warehouse Supervisor

R44 Performance
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Completed daily stock audits to maintain accurate inventory, Created standard operating procedures to streamline warehouse operations, Implemented health and safety protocols in the warehouse to promote employee wellbeing, Coordinated logistics operations to facilitate timely delivery of goods, Processed customer orders and monitored stock levels to ensure availability
  • Supervised loading and unloading of goods, ensuring compliance with safety standards to prevent accidents.
  • Facilitated communication between warehouse and office staff to ensure smooth operations and timely dispatch of goods.
  • Managed a team of warehouse operatives, overseeing daily tasks to boost efficiency and productivity.

Inventory Controller

The Newt
, Somerset
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Developed weekly stock counts process, generated monthly KPI files, conducted weekly stock counts and investigations, managed goods in and out, processed supplier orders, and performed audits and ad hoc duties.
  • Managed approximately 400 all year round SKUs and 40-60 seasonal SKUs to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Documented site closure procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Fresh Food Demand Planner

Dnata
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Daily Fresh Food Ordering
  • Managed approximately 400 all-year-round SKUs and 40-60 seasonal SKUs to maintain product availability
  • Monitored weekly inventory levels of frozen stock lines to ensure optimal supply
  • Generating Order with supplier
  • Dealing with Bases on Stock levels, Stock due in and any order issues
  • Coordinated communication with warehouses in UK and EU to streamline order fulfilment
  • Ownership of Fresh and Frozen foods on Easy Jet Airlines

Business Analyst

Covid Short Term Contracts
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Adapted to employment challenges during Covid by securing and fulfilling various full-time roles.
  • Analysed business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements for operational excellence.
  • Documented process flows and created user manuals to support effective change management.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.

Fresh Food Analyst

Pourshins
07.2012 - 03.2018
  • Managed daily allocations for Easyjet fresh account
  • Monitored stock levels in warehouse and order stock directly from suppliers
  • Managed approximately 400 all-year-round stock-keeping units (SKUs) and 40-60 seasonal SKUs
  • Gathered data for input into system, generating and raising orders
  • Performed checks on data, before and after raising orders
  • Prepared periodic reports that improved wastage levels and conducted ad hoc analysis for management
  • Implemented range change whilst collaborating with EZY Team

Goods In Manager

Selco Builders
10.2007 - 03.2012
  • Progressed from cashier to head cashier, then to team leader, ultimately becoming goods in manager
  • Oversaw management of approximately 1000 SKUs, ensuring accurate inventory control and product availability
  • Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes, improving team skills and performance.

Chief of Staff

Warner Bro/ Vue Cinemas
05.1995 - 09.2007
  • Progressed from General Assistant to Chief of Staff through demonstrated leadership and commitment.
  • Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
  • Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.

Skills

  • Inventory management and control
  • Min-max planning
  • Inventory reconciliation
  • Supplier coordination
  • Supplier coordination and purchasing
  • Purchase orders
  • Demand forecasting
  • Business forecasting
  • KPI reporting
  • Excel analysis
  • Administrative proficiency
  • Purchase orders

Timeline

Fresh, Frozen and Chilled Stock Controller

The Bread Factory
08.2026 - Current

Supply Chain - Surgical Theatres

Medtronic/ IHS
01.2026 - 08.2026

Supply Chain

Fine Group
10.2024 - 12.2025

Warehouse Supervisor

R44 Performance
05.2024 - 08.2024

Inventory Controller

The Newt
09.2022 - 05.2024

Fresh Food Demand Planner

Dnata
03.2022 - 09.2022

Business Analyst

Covid Short Term Contracts
05.2020 - 03.2022

Fresh Food Analyst

Pourshins
07.2012 - 03.2018

Goods In Manager

Selco Builders
10.2007 - 03.2012

Chief of Staff

Warner Bro/ Vue Cinemas
05.1995 - 09.2007
DEBBIE KAYE