John Higgins
Inverclyde,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with a track record of reliability. I have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office / Microsoft Excel and I am committed to delivering accurate results on time. I am a great communicator who is always available to assist others when required.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Materials Analyst
Supply Technologies (UKGRP) Ltd
Linwood, Renfrewshire
2022.04 - Current
- Coordinated monthly inventory planning processes, collected data timely, and facilitated regional reviews prior to Finance submission.
- Monitored perpetual inventory levels weekly, ensuring alignment with forecasts and identified areas of concern.
- Collaborated with branches missing inventory targets, pinpointing specific customers or supply chain elements impacting gross inventory changes.
- Analyse aged 1 year + or slow-moving inventory, report back to the branches and track commercial claim opportunities.
- Monitor purchasing patterns at the International branches and track value of open order books to ensure management are aware of any fluctuations that may affect cash targets.
Materials Planner
Supply Technologies (UKGRP) Ltd
Linwood., Renfrewshire
2010.04 - 2022.04
- Demand Forecasting & Planning: Analyse sales trends and historical data to predict future inventory needs. This involves creating and maintaining production schedules to ensure manufacturing targets are met without interruptions.
- Procurement & Order Management: Responsible for sourcing raw materials and issuing Purchase Orders (POs) based on planning data. This includes tracking order status and expediting deliveries to prevent stockouts.
- Optimised stock availability for production while minimising excess or obsolete inventory that ties up company capital.
- System Maintenance (MRP / ERP): Manage stock levels, update master data, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
Warehouse Operative
Supply Technologies (UKGRP) Ltd
Linwood, Renfrewshire
1999.04 - 2010.04
- Goods Inbound (Receiving): Accepted deliveries of goods and supplies, unloaded vehicles, and verified shipments against delivery notes to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
- Stock Management: Moved goods to designated storage areas, rotating stock to ensure First In First Out and optimise inventory flow.
- Order Fulfilment (Picking & Packing): Selecting specific items from shelves based on customer orders and securely packaging them for transit.
- Goods Outbound (Dispatch): Labelling packages correctly and loading them onto delivery vehicles according to weight, size, and destination schedules.
- Maintenance & Housekeeping: Keeping work areas, aisles, and equipment clean and free of debris to prevent accidents and maintain operational efficiency.
Education
GCSEs - English
St Stephens High School
Port Glasgow, InverclydeGCSEs - Mathmatics
St Stephens High School
Port Glasgow, InverclydeGCSEs - Geography
St Stephens High School
Port Glasgow, InverclydeGCSEs - Science
St Stephens High School
Port Glasgow, InverclydeGCSEs - Modern Studies
St Stephens High School
Port Glasgow, InverclydeGCSEs - Computing
St Stephens High School
Port Glasgow, InverclydeSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Inventory forecasting
- Inventory management
- Time efficiency
Affiliations
- Fitness, watching sports, socialising
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Materials Analyst
Supply Technologies (UKGRP) Ltd
2022.04 - Current
Materials Planner
Supply Technologies (UKGRP) Ltd
2010.04 - 2022.04
Warehouse Operative
Supply Technologies (UKGRP) Ltd
1999.04 - 2010.04
GCSEs - English
St Stephens High School
GCSEs - Mathmatics
St Stephens High School
GCSEs - Geography
St Stephens High School
GCSEs - Science
St Stephens High School
GCSEs - Modern Studies
St Stephens High School
GCSEs - Computing
St Stephens High School