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Education
Skills
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Additional Information
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Rebecca Anderson

Plymouth,Devon

Summary

Organised and detail-oriented professional with experience in purchasing, administration and supplier management within a manufacturing environment. Skilled in maintaining accurate records, analysing data, preparing reports and liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve issues efficiently. Possesses strong communication, problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. An enthusiastic, and proactive team player who is adaptable, committed to accuracy and keen to contribute to the success of the buying team while continuing to develop professionally.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Applied Automation
Plymouth, Devon
09.2021 - Current
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information daily.
  • Analyse supplier performance and resolve specification delivery and invoice discrepancies.
  • Coordinate with engineering, production, and suppliers to meet purchasing requirements.
  • Produce purchasing reports and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Train new employees on company systems and procedures.
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying process issues and implementing solutions.

Supply Chain Administrator

The Range,
PLYMOUTH, Devon
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Produced daily operational reports to support frontline scheduling and tracking.
  • Maintained inventory records to keep stock levels accurate and current.
  • Updated delivery schedules and routing details to support distribution planning.
  • Followed compliance requirements to keep day-to-day work within policy.

Operational Supervisor

Amazon
PLYMOUTH, Devon
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Carrying out essential day to day operational tasks.
  • Liaise with third party delivery carriers.
  • Providing clarification and training within a team with multiple languages.
  • Proactively identifying and solving problems using Amazon's unique systems and processes.

Picker/Packer

Müller
PLYMOUTH, Devon
08.2016 - 07.2019
  • Ensuring orders are picked and loaded correctly.
  • Achieving agreed targets.
  • Working to daily time scales.
  • Maintenance of stock inventory - managing and replenishing stock level.
  • Keeping dispatch department tidy and safe at all time.

Data Entry Clerk

Royal Mail plc
PLYMOUTH, Devon
08.2003 - 04.2015
  • Entered and verified high volumes of confidential date.
  • Corrected date discrepancies.
  • Maintained exceptional accuracy against strict KPIs.

Education

ISO: 9001 - Internal Auditor

NQA Training
Plymouth
2024

Microsoft Excel Intermediate -

New Skills Academy (Online Course)
Plymouth
01-2021

Microsoft Excel for Beginners -

New Skills Academy (Online Course)
Plymouth
01-2021

MIG welding level 1 -

City College
Plymouth
01-2016

NCFE level 2 Health and Nutrition -

Tribal (Online Course)
Plymouth
01-2014

City & Guilds Interior Design part 1 -

PCAD
Plymouth
01-2000

City & Guilds Creative Studies part 1 -

PCAD
Plymouth
01-2000

9 GCSE -

Heles School
Plymouth
01-1999

Skills

  • Data processing and analysis
  • Touch typing
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Organisational skills
  • ISO 9001 awareness

Languages

  • English
  • Proficient in German

Additional Information

Currently Studying Microsoft Excel advanced

Hobbies and interests

Enjoy creative hobbies, including crocheting and designing knitwear, alongside developing new skills. I also enjoy aerial hoop, yoga, and camping, particularly the teamwork and mutual encouragement involved in learning new challenges. I have a growing interest in houseplants and enjoy learning how to care for them.

References

References Available on request

Timeline

Buyer

Applied Automation
09.2021 - Current

Supply Chain Administrator

The Range,
05.2021 - 09.2021

Operational Supervisor

Amazon
07.2019 - 05.2021

Picker/Packer

Müller
08.2016 - 07.2019

Data Entry Clerk

Royal Mail plc
08.2003 - 04.2015

9 GCSE -

Heles School

City & Guilds Creative Studies part 1 -

PCAD

City & Guilds Interior Design part 1 -

PCAD

NCFE level 2 Health and Nutrition -

Tribal (Online Course)

Microsoft Excel for Beginners -

New Skills Academy (Online Course)

Microsoft Excel Intermediate -

New Skills Academy (Online Course)

ISO: 9001 - Internal Auditor

NQA Training

MIG welding level 1 -

City College
Rebecca Anderson