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Aivaras Norkus

Burton on Trent,United Kingdom

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in computer skills, including Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, QAD, Factory Master, and WMS. Demonstrates a strong ability in continuous process improvement and development of inbound and outbound operations. Proficient in utilising scorecards and key performance indicators to drive efficiency. Excellent communication skills paired with exceptional organisation and time management abilities. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve operational excellence and support career growth within dynamic environments.

Experienced professional focused on material planning with background in supply chain management. Skilled in optimising inventory levels, reducing waste, and ensuring timely delivery through strategic planning and collaboration. Adept at using data analysis and forecasting techniques to streamline operations and support production goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Supply chain manager

MOKE International
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
05.2025 - Current
  • Managed supplier relationships, improving delivery timescales and product quality.
  • Identified areas of improvement in supply chain process, formulating action plans accordingly.
  • Implemented new vendor selection process, enhancing business partnerships.
  • Facilitated training programmes for staff on latest supply chain management practices.
  • Conducted regular reviews of suppliers' performance, maintaining high standards across board.
  • Oversaw warehouse operations, ensuring optimal storage conditions for goods.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations in handling transport and logistics tasks.
  • Streamlined supply chain processes by implementing strategic planning methods.
  • Reduced procurement costs through effective negotiation strategies.
  • Improved operational efficiency with meticulous inventory management.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline production processes.
  • Managed risk within supply chain effectively addressing any potential issues proactively.
  • Worked closely with sales team to manage customer expectations on product availability and delivery timings.
  • Coordinated shipping schedules successfully resolving any conflicts or delays promptly.
  • Organised logistics to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Administered expenditure, preventing budget overages with successful control strategies.

Material planner

MOKE International
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Facilitated smooth operations by resolving material shortages promptly.
  • Championed best practice sharing across team for overall performance improvement.
  • Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions, enhanced team understanding of intricate supply chain dynamics.
  • Developed robust forecasting models for improved material availability.
  • Ensured continuity of supply, mitigated risks of stockouts or overstocks.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Aligned material requirements with production schedules to meet customer demands on time.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies, maintained accurate inventory records.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams for effective project execution.

Material Planner

Norton Motorcycles
Birmingham, BIR
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors to obtain favourable contract terms.
  • Monitored delivery progress and contacted clients and suppliers to minimise delivery delays.
  • Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.
  • Established delivery schedules to keep stores fully stocked.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge and complied with purchasing and contracting regulations.
  • Assessed and resolved logistic challenges to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Analysed supply chain strategies and implemented sustainable procurement processes to keep continuous stock of products.
  • Adapted to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills to overcome unexpected challenges.
  • Presented project updates and findings to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making.
  • Monitored project budgets, identifying and controlling costs within financial constraints
  • Resolved project conflicts and issues promptly and efficiently, maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders.

Material Planner

Volta Trucks
Winnersh, Wokingham
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Resolved stock discrepancies and quality issues with success, using ERP.
  • Facilitated strategic decision-making, reporting material availability and departmental performance to senior management.
  • Guaranteed timely production, maintaining accurate bill of materials (BOM) in ERP.
  • Used ERP/MRP effectively to improve lead time, boosting delivery performance.
  • Trained new hires in SAP/QAD reporting tools.
  • Optimised work process flows across materials department by creating guidelines, scripts and reviews.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction, utilising SAP/QAD to identify needs for revision of release dates.
  • Tracked stock availability levels to drive sales and team performance.
  • Located and retrieved requested products on shop floor and in storage areas.
  • Adapted to changing demands and seasonal trends.
  • Managed stock rotations to balance inventory of perishable products and minimise wastage.
  • Optimised efficiency of stock operations using data from QAD.
  • Followed stock adjustment procedures to correct inaccuracies in cycle counting activities.
  • Guaranteed high supply service levels to drive productivity.
  • Planned orders with supplies, producing re-order point reports to guide strategic decision-making.
  • Scheduled delivery and logistical operations to minimise risk of delays.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, supporting customer services in managing allocation of stock during shortages.
  • Maintained 100% accuracy of forecasts by reviewing demand influencers and recommending adjustments.
  • Smoothened planning process, matching finished product planning with customer orders in QAD.
  • Oversaw planning and introduction of new launches, ensuring timely creation of new products in forecasting and demand tool.
  • Processed 70+ supplier orders per day, ensuring sufficient stock availability to achieve 100% on-schedule delivery.
  • Tracked project delivery to report on contract milestones.
  • Reduced costs by planning and streamlining labour resources.
  • Collaborated with clients, designers and quantity surveyors to reach project goals.
  • Applied development control knowledge to optimise systems and processes.
  • Developed professional expertise through training and mentorship to boost service delivery.
  • Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
  • Supplier relationship management.

Logistics Programme Leader

Faurecia
Fradley, United Kingdom
05.2019 - 09.2022
  • Booked shippers and sent appropriate documentation, reducing dispatch delays.
  • Kept appropriate inventory levels by optimising availability against warehouse space.
  • Completed shipment documentation to company standards.
  • Analysed and reconciled stock differences using SAP & WMS for consistent stock alignment.
  • Liaised with customers to provide order updates and confirm delivery dates and requirements.
  • Worked with operational team to reduce waste where possible.
  • Oversaw recording and timely dispatch of loads.
  • Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
  • Defined KPI targets to maintain solid standards of work in logistics team.
  • Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
  • Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
  • Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
  • Facilitated smooth shipping processes, preparing dispatch export documentation to customs requirements.
  • Defined project scope, guidelines, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
  • Provided weekly performance feedback on resource allocation, risks, issues and schedule adherence, keeping project teams on track.
  • Tracked and communicated project status, timelines, budgets and action items from project inception to delivery.
  • Upheld quality excellence by monitoring and correcting work, delivering projects on time and to meticulous standards.
  • Built positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft strategic, realistic project schedules and plans.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous practical experience for optimal project progress.
  • Reduced downtime with effective scheduling and resourcing.
  • Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
  • Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients, maintaining and extending working relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Expertly managed desires and expectations for key stakeholders across numerous high-value projects.

Logistics Operator

Faurecia
Common Ln, Lichfield
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Performed cross-functional working, aiding consistent alignment with all business objectives.
  • Gathered and presented all data, providing detailed performance reports to aid future development.
  • Developed and implemented new analytics, aiding progress towards KPIs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
  • Created and maintained displays and signs.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.

Digital Large Printing Manager

UAB Branduolinis
Siauliai, Aukstaityja
03.2011 - 02.2016
  • Www.branduolinis.lt File preparation for printing with CorelDraw program Communication with clients Work with JHF and Roland printers Polymer casting Engraving with RMI laser on metal surface and dye coated products, such as: pens, thermos, thermo cups, flasks, rings, pendants and etc.
  • Business or sector Commercial.
  • Assessed employee performance through training, leading to efficient work.
  • Facilitated on-site staff training and developed processes and procedures to increase accuracy.
  • Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and tracked records.
  • Led district conference calls with clients teams to update and align sales objectives.
  • Increased sales efficiency by 30% by evaluating and updating work processes, resulting in setting SMART goals for time management.
  • Extended existing customer relationships through extensive communication and tried-and-true marketing strategies.
  • Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures across multiple client calendars and fitness plans.
  • Diminished work flow lags, including recruiting, interviewing and hiring top talent.
  • Performed detailed market and competitor analyses to inform digital marketing strategy.
  • Facilitated smooth shipping processes, preparing dispatch export documentation to customs requirements.
  • Kept appropriate inventory levels by optimising availability against warehouse space.
  • Booked shippers and sent appropriate documentation, reducing dispatch delays.
  • Completed shipment documentation to company standards.
  • Developed inventory-management systems to minimise loss.
  • Liaised with customers to provide order updates and confirm delivery dates and requirements.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
  • Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods across EU
  • Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
  • Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.

Large Format Digital Printer Operator

UAB Branduolinis
Siauliai, Lithuania
11.2009 - 03.2011
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

Education

A-Levels -

Dubija Primary School
Siauliai
2001

Skills

  • Computer skills: Windows, MS Word, Excel, Power point, SAP, WMS
  • Continuous process improvement
  • Development Inbound & Outbound
  • Scorecards
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization and Time Management

Timeline

Supply chain manager

MOKE International
05.2025 - Current

Material planner

MOKE International
11.2024 - 04.2025

Material Planner

Norton Motorcycles
03.2024 - 09.2024

Material Planner

Volta Trucks
09.2022 - 10.2023

Logistics Programme Leader

Faurecia
05.2019 - 09.2022

Logistics Operator

Faurecia
03.2016 - 05.2019

Digital Large Printing Manager

UAB Branduolinis
03.2011 - 02.2016

Large Format Digital Printer Operator

UAB Branduolinis
11.2009 - 03.2011

A-Levels -

Dubija Primary School

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