Sylwia Stewart
Runcorn,Cheshire
Summary
Experienced in supply chain management and strategic planning, with a strong background in lean manufacturing principles and risk mitigation strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements, ensuring optimal efficiency and customer service orientation. Adept at stakeholder management, building robust relationships across all functions, both internal and external. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and innovative thinking in project management and change management initiatives. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving organisational goals through effective leadership and strategic vision.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Soreen
Manchester
07.2022 - Current
- Managing the team responsible for end-to-end supply chain.
- 3PL management, including contract negotiations.
- Overseeing the execution of NPD from the SC and Operations perspective to ensure delivery on time.
- Implemented and leading a robust S&OP process that focuses on collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, and Finance.
- Delivered PIPs projects that improved annual profit by £200k in one year.
- Implemented a new ERP system, enhancing operational efficiency across all areas of the supply chain, and production.
- Optimised supply chain operations by implementing strategic sourcing techniques.
- Managed supplier relationships for improved service levels and cost savings.
- Streamlined distribution processes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables on time.
- Developed inventory control systems to minimise stock holding costs and reduced obsolete materials.
- Rolled out risk mitigation plans in response to potential supply disruptions.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function.
- Track key performance indicators, improving transparency and accountability across the team.
- Built strategic partnerships with customers, fostering long-term collaboration and mutual growth, with strong focus on service and customer satisfaction.
- Working closely with the Operations Manager, with a main focus on achieving maximum output and reducing costs, while maintaining excellent service.
- Selected, trained, and performance-managed staff to build a results-focused team, including WH and Distribution Manager, Planning Manager, and Customer Care.
- Defined KPI targets to maintain solid standards of work in the Supply Chain team.
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
Supply chain manager
Kerry Ingredients
Runcorn, Halton
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Organised logistics to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Managed supplier relationships, improving delivery timescales and product quality.
- Oversaw warehouse operations, ensuring optimal storage conditions for goods.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations in handling transport and logistics tasks.
- Worked closely with sales team to manage customer expectations on product availability and delivery timings.
- Identified areas of improvement in the supply chain process, formulating action plans accordingly.
- Coordinated shipping schedules successfully resolving any conflicts or delays promptly.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Adjusted inventory levels to reduce the inventory, achieving a 20% reduction.
- Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
- Restructured the team to ensure the accurate use of the skills.
Planning Manager
Weetabix
Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed a team of four planners, responsible for overseeing production planning across eight manufacturing sites.
- Developed and implemented a new planning system.
- Standardised all planning processes.
- Reduced finished goods stock holding by 20% while maintaining service.
- Implemented a planning strategy that focused on maximising efficiency without disruption to deliveries.
- Part of the team that implemented the IBP process and, after implementation, managed and chaired Supply Planning Reviews.
- Stakeholder management across all Business Functions.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Dietician
Technikum Zywienia Zbiorowego
Poland 09.2000 - 06.2005
NVQ Level 5 - Supply Chain Management
IoSCM
01.2015 - 01.2017
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Strategic planning
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Stakeholder management and building strong relationships across all fuctions, internal and external
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Cross-Functional team leadership
- Process improvement techniques
- Project management experience
- Customer service orientation
- Change management
- Innovative
- Excellent communication skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Polish
Native
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Soreen
07.2022 - Current
Supply chain manager
Kerry Ingredients
05.2020 - 07.2022
Planning Manager
Weetabix
04.2018 - 05.2020
NVQ Level 5 - Supply Chain Management
IoSCM
01.2015 - 01.2017
Higher National Diploma - Dietician
Technikum Zywienia Zbiorowego
09.2000 - 06.2005
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