Samantha Jane Allan
Castle Gresley, Swadlincote
Summary
A results driven individual with experience in Project Management, Account Management and Buying. Enthusiastic leader with a proven track record of maintaining strong relationships and using effective interpersonal and communication skills. Successful at mentoring employees and helping them develop professionally by strong and relatable training techniques.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Project Specialist
Aldi Stores Ltd
2023.01 - Current
- Supported teams to overcome obstacles and reach project objectives.
- Analysed workflows and processes, suggesting changes to drive improvement.
- Communicated with people at multiple levels.
- Responsible for ensuring that the solutions are appropriate for the intended use for the GB business
- Specialist in the workstream provided to support in the industrialisation period and hyper care
Buying Assistant
Aldi Stores Ltd
2019.01 - 2023.01
- Mentored and motivated new recruits to maintain high-quality standards and excellent productivity levels.
- Promoted positive team attitude and encouraged communication within team and customers.
- Liaised between suppliers and procurement department for accomplishing purchases and new contracts.
- Contacted suppliers to resolve price, quality and delivery issues.
- Compiled detailed reports and made recommendations for cost reduction strategies.
- Assessed and evaluated suppliers to ensure contract compliance.
- Built and managed supplier contact and maintained lasting relationships.
- Issued and evaluated tenders and procurement documentation to identify procurement risk.
- Instigated and conducted supplier meetings to support operational objectives.
- New Product and Existing Product Development for Core, Seasonal and Special lines to drive category year on year growth.
- Helped incorporate product changes to drive customer engagement and firm profits.
- Conducted benchmarking studies to determine best practices and future trends.
- Monitored packaging activities to meet requirements of packing procedures and standards.
Advisory Services Project Manager
SGS Ashby Ltd
2014.01 - 2019.01
- Documented appropriate project plans and controls in line with change lifecycle.
- Defined risk profiles for each project and prepared contingency plans to minimise business risk.
- Built and nurtured professional relationships with wide range of stakeholders.
- Acted as single point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
- Maintained excellent client satisfaction by providing in-depth support.
- Completed documentation and logs each day, generating detailed weekly reports.
Solution Request Project Manager
Caterpillar Inc
2011.10 - 2014.01
Project Coordinator
Technology Services Ltd
2008.01 - 2011.01
Project Manager
Beacon Communications Ltd
2006.01 - 2008.01
Project Manager Assistant
Clough Smith Rail
2005.01 - 2006.01
Management Accountant Assistant
TNT Express Ltd
2001.01 - 2005.01
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Change Management
Alison
Distance Learning Certificate of Higher Education - Fundamentals of Retail Analytics
Alison
Distance LearningLeadership & Management Skills For Business -
Alison
Distance Learning Certificate of Higher Education - Negotiation
Acudemy
Distance LearningBusiness and Administration -
North Warwickshire and Hinckley College
Hinckley2022
GCSEs -
The Wilnecote School
Tamworth2002
Skills
- High-value project management
- Merchandising familiarity
- Purchasing and procurement
- Workforce training
- Agile project management
- Relationship building
- Key stakeholder engagement
- Organised and efficient
- Client rapport
- Planning and Coordination
- PowerPoint presentations
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Project Specialist
Aldi Stores Ltd
2023.01 - Current
Buying Assistant
Aldi Stores Ltd
2019.01 - 2023.01
Advisory Services Project Manager
SGS Ashby Ltd
2014.01 - 2019.01
Solution Request Project Manager
Caterpillar Inc
2011.10 - 2014.01
Project Coordinator
Technology Services Ltd
2008.01 - 2011.01
Project Manager
Beacon Communications Ltd
2006.01 - 2008.01
Project Manager Assistant
Clough Smith Rail
2005.01 - 2006.01
Management Accountant Assistant
TNT Express Ltd
2001.01 - 2005.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Change Management
Alison
Certificate of Higher Education - Fundamentals of Retail Analytics
Alison
Leadership & Management Skills For Business -
Alison
Certificate of Higher Education - Negotiation
Acudemy
Business and Administration -
North Warwickshire and Hinckley College
GCSEs -
The Wilnecote School