Ian Wakefield
Wotton-Under-Edge,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished individual with extensive expertise in ERP systems and operational efficiency, specialising in stock management and logistical planning. Demonstrates proficiency in inventory control techniques and warehouse management systems, ensuring optimal supply chain operations. Adept at maintaining supplier relationships and policy planning, with a flexible communication style that enhances project scheduling and order processing. Career goals include advancing supply chain strategies to drive organisational success.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Store Controller
Renishaw PLC (SPD Division)
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
05.2020 - 07.2025
- During COVID lock down I was asked to relocate and control a stores warehouse and run it in a different division. I was convinced to stay in this role by management.
- Ensuring all inventory requests are fulfilled in a timely manner and perpetual inventory counting is kept to a reasonable level.
- Working to assembly and production demand, unpacking & checking deliveries, general despatch duties, coordinating manual stock orders for off-system parts, reviewing/approving Kanban stock replenishment.
Customer coordinator
Renishaw PLC (MSD Division)
Woodchester, Gloucestershire
07.2012 - 04.2020
- Liaised between different departments and management of all levels to ensure clear communication for project success.
- Tracked orders diligently, ensuring on-time delivery.
- Supported customers throughout the purchasing and production process, ensuring a positive experience.
- Managed time effectively to meet all individual and team targets.
- Regularly covered other position in the business during busy periods.
- During COVID lockdown I was 1 of 8 employees to continue to work to help with customer orders and shipments.
Material controller & ITP Purchaser
Renishaw PLC (MSD Division)
Woodchester, Gloucestershire
04.2011 - 07.2012
- Responsible for coordinating piece parts and full delivery of stock to the production line.
- Updated database regularly to maintain accurate inventory information.
- Ensured smooth production flow with careful inventory management.
- Analysing stock levels across the business and movement of parts between sites, including to and from Renishaw Ireland.
- Prepare job sheet documentation to Installations team in despatch.
- ITP Styli purchaser to all subsidiaries.
Stores Supervisor
Renishaw PLC (MSD Division)
Woodchester, Gloucestershire
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Planned and coordinated installation of the new warehouse.
- Project included planning out all stock locations from scratch, designing racking layout to accommodate maximum stock holding and leading a team to successfully implement the new system.
- Scheduled shifts efficiently to ensure continuous store operation.
- Adhered strictly to company policies whilst executing daily tasks.
- Managed and trained staff for better customer service.
Production Manger & Production Planner
2 Printing & 1 Print Finishing Companies
Bristol
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Tried to hold down a position during the recession.
- I was was laid off or company went into liquidation.
Production controller
Renishaw PLC (Encoder Division) made redundant.
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Manually coordinating and releasing customer item orders daily to five cell teams, ensuring production deadlines were met in good time.
- Calculating and issuing lead times, creating activity based reports
- Updating documentation on all product changes.
Estimator & Account Manager
APB Colour Print - company liquidised.
Bristol
05.2001 - 05.2008
- Quickly worked up through the business from estimator, production to account management.
- Responsible for setting up new client accounts, including consultations, estimating, coordinating production schedules and delivery of final products.
- Performed procurement duties, including building and maintaining vendor relationships, pricing negotiation and resolving lead-time issues.
Printer Technician
Stroud & Swindon Building Society
Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
04.1995 - 05.2001
- 1 & 2 colour m/c printer, printing all stationary products for the society.
- Worked part time in the Marketing Dept for last 2 years to help provide artwork design and lead times for stationary products
Storeman
Renishaw PLC (MSD Division)
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
10.1990 - 03.1995
- Managed deliveries, ensuring timely receipt of goods.
- Maintained a clean warehouse by adhering to strict cleanliness standards.
- Organised stock in an efficient manner, enhancing ease of access.
- Opportunity to move into Electronic Assembly, Mechanical Assembly and Machine Shop for product knowledge course for one year, and then back to Stores before a move into production Control.
Printer
3 Printing Companies
Wotton-under-Edge & Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire
08.1986 - 10.1990
- Manor Printing - 1 & 2 Colour m/c Printer.
- Inchbrook Printers - 3 Colour continuous m/c Printer (made redundant)
- Superprint - 1 colour m/c Printer (made redundant, company was liquidised.
Education
NVQ Level 2, 3 & 4. - Machine Printing & Print Administration
Gloscat College
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 09.1999 - 05.2002
Level 2 & 3 - City & Guilds Printing & Graphic Communication
Gloscat College
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 09.1999 - 05.2002
Level 2 & 3 - BETEC Printing & Graphic Communication
Gloscat College
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 09.1999 - 05.2002
European Computer Driving Licence - Computer Literacy and IT
Stroud Technical College
Stroud, Gloucestershire 09.2002 - 05.2003
RSA Statement of Credit - Computer Literacy and IT
Stroud Technical College
Stroud, Gloucestershire 09.1992 - 12.1992
GCSEs - 8 Qualifications including Maths & English
Katherine Lady Berkeley School
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire 09.1979 - 05.1984
Skills
- ERP systems proficiency
- Operational efficiency
- Computerised stock system use
- Stock rotation familiarity
- Stock management
- Project scheduling
- Logistical planning
- Inventory control techniques
- Flexible communication style
- Policy planning
- Supplier relationship maintenance
- Warehouse management system familiarity
- Manual lifting techniques
- Supply chain understanding
- Order processing
- Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance
Affiliations
I have active interest in countryside and coastal locations along with consuming the local food and drink. I enjoy being a spectator to local professional sports with family and friends.
I have a interest in cooking and gardening.
Timeline
Store Controller
Renishaw PLC (SPD Division)
05.2020 - 07.2025
Customer coordinator
Renishaw PLC (MSD Division)
07.2012 - 04.2020
Material controller & ITP Purchaser
Renishaw PLC (MSD Division)
04.2011 - 07.2012
Stores Supervisor
Renishaw PLC (MSD Division)
08.2010 - 04.2011
Production Manger & Production Planner
2 Printing & 1 Print Finishing Companies
05.2009 - 06.2010
Production controller
Renishaw PLC (Encoder Division) made redundant.
06.2008 - 05.2009
European Computer Driving Licence - Computer Literacy and IT
Stroud Technical College
09.2002 - 05.2003
Estimator & Account Manager
APB Colour Print - company liquidised.
05.2001 - 05.2008
NVQ Level 2, 3 & 4. - Machine Printing & Print Administration
Gloscat College
09.1999 - 05.2002
Level 2 & 3 - City & Guilds Printing & Graphic Communication
Gloscat College
09.1999 - 05.2002
Level 2 & 3 - BETEC Printing & Graphic Communication
Gloscat College
09.1999 - 05.2002
Printer Technician
Stroud & Swindon Building Society
04.1995 - 05.2001
RSA Statement of Credit - Computer Literacy and IT
Stroud Technical College
09.1992 - 12.1992
Storeman
Renishaw PLC (MSD Division)
10.1990 - 03.1995
Printer
3 Printing Companies
08.1986 - 10.1990
GCSEs - 8 Qualifications including Maths & English
Katherine Lady Berkeley School
09.1979 - 05.1984
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