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Jeyn Alice Whelan

Retford,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Experienced Procurement professional with a proven track record of working in fast paced environments. Has developed a diverse skillset including Logistics, Customer Service, Sales and Admin. Flexible and self-motivated team player able to identify cost saving opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Buyer

AMP Rose / Automation Ltd
05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Category Management - Electrical items, Steel, Spares Parts, Technical & Mechanical
  • Indirect purchases including non-stock items, PPE, consumables etc
  • Multitasking & managing projects
  • Organizing shipping and logistics
  • Assessed & resolved delivery challenges

Achievements: Learned self-capabilities and personal growth development. Developed new Excel skills and independently running reports for team. Gained knowledge of supplier contracts & loans. Implemented inventory lists and continuous improvement for reports.

Buyer

Parkacre Ltd
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed Logistics & Container shipments worldwide
  • Category Management - Raw Materials & Packaging
  • Key Account Management
  • Commodity codes experience
  • Raised supplier overview reports for meetings
  • Updated personnel on all levels with latest delivery information
  • Ensured all products adhere to Quality standard / guidelines with appropriate certification

Achievements: Boosted supplier relationships & negotiated contracts, identified cost savings, working collaboratively with other departments to resolve obstacles regarding products, assisting with improving current processes.

Purchasing Assistant

DEA Aviation Ltd
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Raised / Expedited Purchase Orders for plane parts
  • Ensured all parts adhered to appropriate certifications & regulations
  • Made payment transactions
  • Liaised with Engineers

Achievements : Assisted with implementing appropriate processes are in place, gained knowledge of various Aircraft parts & regulations, travelling abroad to deliver urgent parts for Engineers.

Buying Assistant / Progressor

CWM Automation Ltd (part of Hexadex Group)
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • Raised Purchase Orders & RFQs - Steel. Electrical parts, Laser cut profiles, Mechanical & Technical parts
  • Updated Management with latest delivery dates and potential delays
  • Taking ownership of projects to ensure all parts are bought / delivered on time
  • Provided work for the shop floor
  • Training new members of staff including management
  • Inventory Management including maintaining stock levels & stock checks
  • Resolved Invoice queries
  • Assisting with Stores/ Goods In / Stock Checks / Audits

Achievements: Key member of the team managing supplier performances, implementing a sustainable and more reliable MRP System, gained knowledge of supplier contracts, reading technical drawings, being main point of contact for Suppliers as well as preparing financial data for senior staff.

Customer Relationship Coordinator

Eminox Ltd (part of Hexadex Group)
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Created and processing customer orders / invoices
  • Created a daily Pick List for the Shop Floor
  • Provided sales quotes to customers
  • Liaised with departments to ensure customer time frames can be achieved
  • Updated customers on their orders via conference call or order books
  • Added sales parts to the system

Achievements: Exceeded Invoice targets, achieved a promotion in a short period of time, improved the invoicing system, prepared a robust forecasting plan for Customers including Iveco, Caterpillar & Volvo.

Customer Service Advisor

Eminox Ltd (part of Hexadex Group)
03.2019 - 11.2019

Customer Service Advisor

Evans Halshaw (Car Store)
09.2018 - 02.2019

Sales Advisor

Seasalt Cornwall
09.2018 - 09.2018

Sales Consultant

Next Ltd
05.2018 - 07.2018

Volunteer

Age UK
04.2018 - 06.2018

Marketing Assistant

Atherton Material Handling Ltd
08.2017 - 01.2018

Sales Consultant

Next Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2018

Front of House

The Herbalist
04.2017 - 06.2017

Christmas Temp Sales Advisor

Next Ltd
12.2016 - 01.2017

Production Runner

Various Production Companies (Inc BBC)
01.2015 - 01.2017

Finance Temp

Algeos Ltd
08.2016 - 11.2016

Work Experience

Town and Country Rentals
04.2015 - 07.2015

Christmas Temp Sales Advisor

River Island
11.2014 - 01.2015

Education

BA (Hons) - Media Production

University of Lincoln
09.2009 - 05.2012

BTEC National Diploma - Media Production

North Notts College
09.2007 - 07.2009

Key Stage Level 2 - Maths and ICT

North Notts College
09.2007 - 07.2009

BTEC First Diploma - Media Production

North Notts College
09.2006 - 07.2007

6 GCSE's - including English & Maths

Elizabethan High School
09.2001 - 07.2006

Skills

  • Great negotiating skills
  • Excellent written / verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines & targets
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office
  • MRP systems expertise
  • Friendly telephone manner
  • Adaptable
  • Outgoing
  • Positive attitude
  • First Aid Trained

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Buyer

AMP Rose / Automation Ltd
05.2024 - 07.2025

Buyer

Parkacre Ltd
10.2023 - 05.2024

Purchasing Assistant

DEA Aviation Ltd
07.2023 - 10.2023

Buying Assistant / Progressor

CWM Automation Ltd (part of Hexadex Group)
06.2020 - 06.2023

Customer Relationship Coordinator

Eminox Ltd (part of Hexadex Group)
11.2019 - 06.2020

Customer Service Advisor

Eminox Ltd (part of Hexadex Group)
03.2019 - 11.2019

Customer Service Advisor

Evans Halshaw (Car Store)
09.2018 - 02.2019

Sales Advisor

Seasalt Cornwall
09.2018 - 09.2018

Sales Consultant

Next Ltd
05.2018 - 07.2018

Volunteer

Age UK
04.2018 - 06.2018

Marketing Assistant

Atherton Material Handling Ltd
08.2017 - 01.2018

Sales Consultant

Next Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2018

Front of House

The Herbalist
04.2017 - 06.2017

Christmas Temp Sales Advisor

Next Ltd
12.2016 - 01.2017

Finance Temp

Algeos Ltd
08.2016 - 11.2016

Work Experience

Town and Country Rentals
04.2015 - 07.2015

Production Runner

Various Production Companies (Inc BBC)
01.2015 - 01.2017

Christmas Temp Sales Advisor

River Island
11.2014 - 01.2015

BA (Hons) - Media Production

University of Lincoln
09.2009 - 05.2012

BTEC National Diploma - Media Production

North Notts College
09.2007 - 07.2009

Key Stage Level 2 - Maths and ICT

North Notts College
09.2007 - 07.2009

BTEC First Diploma - Media Production

North Notts College
09.2006 - 07.2007

6 GCSE's - including English & Maths

Elizabethan High School
09.2001 - 07.2006
Jeyn Alice Whelan