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Kerry Hooper

Kerry Hooper

Fleet,Hampshire

Summary

Successful Production Planner with experience in providing a smooth production operation by managing schedules, inventory and logistics. Confident in collaborating with teams to monitor productivity, review raw material inventory, forecasting and determine production scheduling. Very much a people person with strong communication skills. Solves problems quickly to eliminate workflow disruptions. Collaborates and communicates well to aid team productivity and performance. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Production and Material Planner

Smurfit Westrock Beacon
Aldershot, Hampshire
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintain 95% on-time delivery, liaising with sales and manufacturing to estimate lead time.
  • Placement of purchase orders as required for scheduled customer works orders.
  • "calling off" Purchase orders as per production schedule to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Purchase Order Management from generation to delivery.
  • Managing works orders through production process to meet delivery deadlines on time.
  • Create production schedules by considering deadlines for customer orders and sales forecasting.
  • Review production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Supervise production schedules and production quality for timely delivery.
  • Aim to eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks through effective finite capacity scheduling, increasing production efficiencies.
  • Facilitate strategic decision-making by establishing constrained and unconstrained forecasts in line with customer demand.
  • Monitor stock of production supplies and ordered when consumable inventory run low.
  • Develop and maintained clear communication and rapport with plant personnel, sales and office staff.
  • Establish and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, delivering output to deadlines.
  • Manage materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Guided and application of lean principles.

Volunteer co-ordinator - Hart Swim Club

HART Swim Club - Volunteer role
Fleet, Hampshire
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to align volunteer work with organisational goals.
  • Managed potential conflicts among team members effectively, maintaining harmony within the group.
  • Ensure an efficient allocation of resources through proper planning and coordination.
  • Develop successful recruitment strategies, resulting in a diverse pool of volunteers.
  • Create a welcoming atmosphere, thus promoting a sense of belonging among volunteers.
  • Enhance volunteer satisfaction with frequent recognition and reward schemes.
  • Liaise with various stakeholders during event planning processes, fostering good relationships.
  • Prioritised safety regulations in all aspects of event planning.
  • Assist in event planning activities contributing to successful functions.
  • Coordinate event planning for optimal guest entertainment.
  • Liaise with caterers and other service providers for comprehensive event planning.

Workroom Manager

Clare Laughland Interiors
Farnham, Surrey
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Planned and managed customer and project lead times.
  • Replenished stock and processed deliveries to maximise product availability.
  • Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
  • Project forecasting stock, materials, resources, staff and lead times.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Devised receiving system to receive, process, allocate and track customer fabric for projects.
  • Update shared spreadsheet on customer project update.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Visual Merchandising Footwear and Apparel

Nike South Africa
Johannesburg
08.2003 - 10.2005
  • Promoted seasonal products and trends to manage efficient movement of stock.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Assist with managing inventory and forecasts.
  • Tracking and monitoring inventory buys.
  • Identify buying needs, trends and opportunities in store, especially related to product launches.
  • Attended international footwear and apparel sales meeting.
  • Presented sales and merchandising plan and forecasts at retail sales meeting.
  • Developed, presented and applied retail plan around merchandising, stock holding and product placement..
  • Determined selection of products and display items for Footwear and Apparel collections and promotional events such as Running, Rugby, Football and Tennis.
  • Thoroughly reviewed product performance on quarterly basis to adjust marketing and merchandising strategies accordingly.
  • Produced detailed post-campaign reports to analyse in-store sales and targeted campaign outcomes.
  • Liaised with store owners and managers to ensure correct set up of visual merchandising campaigns.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Enhanced overall shop appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Supervised team of up to four merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards.
  • Presented shop update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
  • Maintained excellent project progress through strategic coordination of renovation teams.
  • Reviewed drawings, mock-ups and mood boards, verifying element alignment with creative vision.
  • Updated floor design for outlet facilities enhancing presentation of products to patrons.

Interior Decorator- Visual Merchandising

Wetherleys and Osiers, Furniture Warehouse
Johannesburg
08.2001 - 09.2003
  • Transformed warehouse showcase areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials and products from the catalogue available.
  • Specified products and design materials for projects meeting objectives and overall design schemes whilst keeping to retail and trade sales objectives.
  • Met with trade clients to determine décor needs and project scopes covering space planning, layout and colour schemes, taking into account stock availability, bespoke items and lead times.
  • Recommended furniture, art and accessories to elevate interior design schemes.
  • Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and soft furnishing items.
  • Developed space planning concepts and selection of colour palettes and material presentations for warehouse showcase spaces.
  • Selected furniture and accessories for different interior spaces and desired form or function.

Education

Agile Project Management Foundation Coarse -

Knowledge Tree
United Kingdom
09.2024 -

Lean Processes -

Stroud College
United Kingdom
02.2024 - 04.2024

NVQ Level 2 - Marketing

Midrand University
Johannesburg - South Africa
12.1997

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Purchase Orders
  • Stock material forecasting
  • Inventory purchasing
  • Good analytical abilities
  • MRP/ERP system processes
  • Good Communication skills
  • Organised and Self Motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Process mapping
  • Team communication
  • Microsoft Packages inc Excel Word and Power point
  • Brand understanding
  • Client-Focused approach
  • Experience with crm systems
  • Event designing
  • Project scheduling
  • Floor plan development
  • Supplier sourcing
  • Logistics coordination
  • Creative thinking
  • Visual merchandising
  • Schedule management
  • Managed events start to finish

Timeline

Volunteer co-ordinator - Hart Swim Club

HART Swim Club - Volunteer role
01.2025 - Current

Agile Project Management Foundation Coarse -

Knowledge Tree
09.2024 -

Lean Processes -

Stroud College
02.2024 - 04.2024

Production and Material Planner

Smurfit Westrock Beacon
10.2022 - Current

Workroom Manager

Clare Laughland Interiors
09.2020 - 09.2022

Visual Merchandising Footwear and Apparel

Nike South Africa
08.2003 - 10.2005

Interior Decorator- Visual Merchandising

Wetherleys and Osiers, Furniture Warehouse
08.2001 - 09.2003

NVQ Level 2 - Marketing

Midrand University

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