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Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Penyffordd,Flintshire

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel proficiency, and Sage software. Adept in communication skills, environmental health and safety regulations, and the 5S methodology. Skilled in lean principles, quality standards, and ISO compliance. Proven track record in customer service excellence, handling dangerous goods, and export documentation. Extensive knowledge in warehouse operations and quality assurance.

Productive professional with comprehensive experience in logistics and inventory management. Fosters relationships with clients and suppliers to boost rapport. Organised and quick in analysing and revising logistical procedures.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Logistics coordinator

Kronospan UK Ltd
Chirk, Wrexham
01.2021 - Current
  • Developing and revising departmental Work Instructions and Risk Assessments, ensuring relevance is maintained.
  • Maintaining up-to-date Haulier Insurance details through regular communication.
  • Oversaw processing of incoming damage claims, collaborating with hauliers and internal Sales to achieve positive resolutions for company.
  • Conduct departmental Safety, Environmental, and Fire audits regularly and address non-conformances promptly with relevant department.
  • Facilitating departmental requirements for items while coordinating with Purchasing to ensure timely processing of Purchase Orders.
  • Managed routine maintenance of departmental Forklift Trucks and Shunter units to guarantee timely and efficient completion of all necessary work.
  • Facilitated staff cover for traffic control by supervising and coordinating schedules for all external hauliers attending site to collect or deliver loads on behalf of company, sometimes between 100 and 150 vehicles per day.
  • Administering demurrage claims from external hauliers due to unnecessary delays on site or with customers while securing financially beneficial outcome for Kronospan.
  • Liaised between departments, resulting in improved communication flow.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively under high-pressure situations.

Purchase and Stock Controller

SkyJack UK Ltd
Oswestry, Shropshire
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Updated daily spreadsheets linked with Sage, providing live data for purchasing assessments.
  • Generated weekly 'RED' order reports to expedite smaller items for customer orders.
  • Maintained supplier price lists, amending as necessary to reflect current costs.
  • Assessed Min-Max and re-order levels on parts, ensuring coverage of all shortfalls.
  • Managed daily goods receiving of parts into stock or allocation to customer orders.
  • Oversaw bi-annual stock takes, distributing sheets and collaborating with staff to resolve anomalies.
  • Liaised with domestic and overseas suppliers to address supply issues and expedite deliveries.
  • Identified problematic supply issues, offering alternative solutions to prevent disruptions.
  • Monitored stock movement, swiftly addressing any discrepancies or issues identified.
  • Conducted regular stock takes, ensuring accurate inventory at all times.
  • Transported stock safely and securely using forklift trucks.

Senior Material Controller

Marshall Aerospace Service Ltd
Hawarden, Flintshire
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Managed daily, weekly, and monthly departmental operations for an authorised Beechcraft & HondaJet Service Centre.
  • Delegated tasks to Materials Controllers to optimise workflow efficiency.
  • Arranged holiday cover to maintain operational continuity.
  • Completed time bookings for payroll processing in a timely manner.
  • Controlled stock inventory by utilising stock count reports and key performance indicators.
  • Ensured timely delivery of parts to the Hangar floor and customers according to service agreements.
  • Addressed domestic and international customer queries via email and phone effectively.
  • Promoted good housekeeping practices (5S) to enhance material care on shop floor.

Stores Person (then Materials Controller)

Hawker Beechcraft Ltd, later Marshall Aviation Services
Hawarden, Flintshire
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Despatched parts and documents, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations.
  • Managed daily communications with vendors, customers, and couriers through email and telephone.
  • Executed goods receipt of parts and raw materials in alignment with CAA/FAA and EASA protocols.
  • Picked and issued parts and tools to shop floor based on demand and urgency.
  • Maintained stock control by adhering to First In First Out (FIFO) protocol.
  • Acquired intermediate knowledge in buying and expediting, producing purchase and repair orders per company requirements.

Stock Controller

Pann Krisp Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Company Overview: Small facility that provided Fish & Meat based prepared meals for UK Supermarkets
  • Allocated pick lists in line with shop floor requirements, and delegated workloads
  • Took telephone bookings from hauliers in relation to delivery of raw materials
  • Controlled all on-site traffic
  • Responsible for locating all chilled and frozen raw materials in site cold store and warehouse
  • Goods receipt of all materials received onto in-house computer system
  • Carried out of weekly stock checks and reported results back to Warehouse and Planning manager
  • Small facility that provided Fish & Meat based prepared meals for UK Supermarkets

Quality controller

Pann Krisp Ltd
Wrexham, Wrexham
12.1997 - 01.2004
  • Conducting hourly and daily quality control checks of meals produced within factory.
  • Conducting daily manufacturing audits to verify compliance across all areas.
  • Conduct regular daily food testing to guarantee taste and temperature meet required standards.
  • Scheduling and inventory assessment of raw materials to ensure sufficient stock levels

Education

Higher National Diploma - Business

North East Wales Institute of Higher Education., Wrexham
09.1994 - 05.1997

BTEC National Diploma - Business and Finance

Yale College, Wrexham
09.1992 - 05.1994

ILM Award in First Line Management - Level 3

Institute of Leadership & Management, Hawarden, Flintshire
06.2011 - 08.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel proficiency
  • Sage software expertise
  • Communication skills
  • Environmental health and safety regulations
  • 5S methodology
  • Lean principles
  • Quality standards and ISO compliance
  • Customer service excellence
  • Handling dangerous goods
  • Export documentation
  • Warehouse operations
  • Quality Assurance

Custom

  • Dangerous Goods (qualified to ship both Air and Road)
  • Counterbalance Forklift (with previous experience on Reach)
  • Aviation Human Factors (understanding the reasoning behind success and failure in any given situation)
  • Suspected Unapproved Parts, Industry Training
  • Marshall Aerospace and Defence Code of Ethics
  • Import / Export Compliance – in line with HMRC guidelines
  • Effective Stock Control – Purchasing Management Services Ltd
  • Trade Control Awareness
  • COSHH – A Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
  • Fire Marshall Training
  • First Aid Training
  • Credit and Risk Management Workshop
  • Cylinder Gases Safety Awareness Workshop
  • Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Affiliations

  • Walking
  • Reading books, both fiction and autobiographies
  • Listening to most types of music, with a particular liking of 1970s Rock
  • Currently learning how to play an Acoustic Guitar and having regular lessons

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Logistics coordinator - Kronospan UK Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Purchase and Stock Controller - SkyJack UK Ltd
06.2017 - 10.2020
Senior Material Controller - Marshall Aerospace Service Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2017
Institute of Leadership & Management - ILM Award in First Line Management, Level 3
06.2011 - 08.2011
Stores Person (then Materials Controller) - Hawker Beechcraft Ltd, later Marshall Aviation Services
01.2006 - 01.2015
Stock Controller - Pann Krisp Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006
Quality controller - Pann Krisp Ltd
12.1997 - 01.2004
North East Wales Institute of Higher Education. - Higher National Diploma, Business
09.1994 - 05.1997
Yale College - BTEC National Diploma, Business and Finance
09.1992 - 05.1994

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