Steve Neller
Bognor Regis,West Sussex
Summary
Experienced Procurement professional currently working for a Pharmaceutical, Health and Beauty manufacturer in Hampshire. Previous experience working for the largest candle manufacturer within the UK, with a turnover of 26 million, specialising in maintaining positive and effective supplier relationships while consistently achieving OTIF targets and key departmental metrics. Skilled in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Sales, with a diverse background in Procurement, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Public Transport, and Retail Banking.
A versatile and adaptable professional, bringing a balanced, enthusiastic, flexible, and confident approach to work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand planner
The Yes Yes Company Ltd
Bordon, Hampshire
02.2025 - Current
- Analyse sales data and market trends to develop accurate forecasts.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to ensure alignment of demand forecasts and supply planning.
- Raise Purchase Orders in line with demand, conduct regular progress reporting and liaise with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Implemented a new procedure for enhancing business service levels, improving stock stability and reducing the risk of stock-outs.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels based on forecast and business trends to prevent understocking or overstocking situations.
- Utilise software tools to create reports and present findings to senior management.
- Identify supply chain constraints, component shortages, and discrepancies between supply and demand.
- Work closely with the stakeholders to ensure supply matches the forecasted demand and expedite where necessary.
- Collaborate with the commercial team to refine forecasts based on market trends and promotional activities
- Regularly review and enhance forecasting techniques.
Buyer
Contract Candles & Diffusers
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors, communicating remotely and through regular site visits to ensure continued delivery of OTIF targets.
- Sourced new suppliers, negotiated fixed pricing, stock holding agreements, payment terms and rebate schemes.
- Researched, sourced and implemented sustainable alternatives to various consumable items across the business.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing improved prices and favourable terms and conditions to achieve optimum business profits.
- Used ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics) effectively to monitor and manage the Supply Chain processes, ensuring manufacturing efficiency and stock control across multiple business areas.
- Attend weekly expediting calls with the Procurement team, providing updates on allocated categories.
- Established and maintained clear project timelines, milestones and deliverables, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and potential risks.
- Contributed towards 116k COGS reductions for 2023, with a further 296k pending client approval for alternative sources. 2024 reductions stand at 115k YTD
- Overseen an increase in my overall supplier OTIF ratings from 70% to 85% between January and September.
- Member of the Group's Sustainability Committee, contributing solutions to help the Group meet its sustainable goals.
- Visited trade shows and convention events to find innovation within the industry.
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and allocating resources effectively.
- Resolving quality control issues, ensuring any supplier-related quality issues are reimbursed by the supplier.
Demand planner
Contract Candles & Diffusers
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.
- Analysed and executed MRP requirements on a daily and weekly basis to ensure inventory and manufacturing goals were met.
- Adapted to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills to overcome unexpected challenges.
- Monitored delivery progress and contacted stakeholders to minimise delivery delays.
- Established delivery schedules to keep stores fully stocked.
- Assessed and resolved logistic challenges to meet delivery deadlines.
- Established and maintained clear project timelines, milestones and deliverables, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and potential risks.
Shipping Manager/Co-Ordinator
Dudman Group
Shoreham
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintain customer relationships throughout order process
- Build rapport with customers and develop relationships to encourage repeat business in liaison with the sales team
- Negotiate prices, times and conditions of received orders with stakeholders to maximize output and reduce costs, with a high level of accuracy
- Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
- Track deliveries and diplomatically handle complaints to resolve issues.
- Directly line manage a team of 15 individuals across 4 sites
- Maintain and allocate driver resources by working closely with the Transport Managers
- Track storage levels and control stock to meet demands, purchasing materials in line with requirements
- Use automatic tracking systems to track goods and fleet movements
Batching Plant Supervisor
Dudman Group
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
11.2017 - 05.2021
Class 2 HGV Driver
Dudman Group Plc
Chichester, West Sussex
04.2017 - 11.2017
Class 2 HGV Driver
A.E Parker Ltd
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
07.2016 - 04.2017
Sabbatical year in Australia
Travelling
Melbourne , Australia
04.2014 - 04.2015
Education
License Categories
05.2011
A-Levels -
Cardinal Newman 6TH Form
Brighton05.2007
GCSEs -
Cardinal Newman School
Brighton05.2005
Skills
- Procurement
- Schedule Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier OTIF monitoring and delivery
- Material Planning
- Contract Management
- Inventory Management
- Contract Negotiation
- MRP / ERP systems
- IT literate in MSOffice, MS Business Central, PowerBI, Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Strong Time Management
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Interests
I am an avid F1 fan and can often be found every other Sunday afternoon watching the Grand Prix with my family. I am a painter and musician with a passion for mid-century history, SCI-FI and Fantasy movies, games and books. I have been fortunate enough to have travelled the world with my music, and when circumstances allow, I enjoy visiting new places and having new experiences.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Demand planner
The Yes Yes Company Ltd
02.2025 - Current
Buyer
Contract Candles & Diffusers
09.2023 - 02.2025
Demand planner
Contract Candles & Diffusers
09.2022 - 09.2023
Shipping Manager/Co-Ordinator
Dudman Group
05.2021 - 09.2022
Batching Plant Supervisor
Dudman Group
11.2017 - 05.2021
Class 2 HGV Driver
Dudman Group Plc
04.2017 - 11.2017
Class 2 HGV Driver
A.E Parker Ltd
07.2016 - 04.2017
Sabbatical year in Australia
Travelling
04.2014 - 04.2015
License Categories
A-Levels -
Cardinal Newman 6TH Form
GCSEs -
Cardinal Newman School
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