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IBP/S&OP Consultant
Graeme Ian Curry
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Chester, United Kingdom
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An experienced manager, who prides himself on applying best practice in all aspects of production and operational planning. Able to deliver high-value projects through the use of strategic planning, time-management and sound business policies. One who thrives on reducing costs and lead times as well as increasing quality. A good communicator with both colleagues, stakeholders and clients with a proven track record. Equipped as a lean six sigma “green belt” practitioner and an Excel / Information System Impresario. A Firm believer in the power of a well-run Sales and Operations Planning Cycle. Looking for interesting and challenging opportunities with a forward-thinking organisation.
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United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2012 - ?
job
Director/Project Manager
Nebular Consulting.
Providing Interim Management Solutions in Supply Chain /Production Planning, Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Sales and Ops Planning & Integrated Business Planning.
Project Management, Project Manager, Lean, Interim management, Management, Sales, Six Sigma, Production, Interim, Sigma, Manager
2020 - 2020
freelance
Supply Chain Consultant
Cardium Products/Freaks of Nature.
◦ Developed a capacity planning tool & process to speed
◦ Present different sales strategies and changes in process
◦ Implement s stock rotation model to reduce obsolete finished goods
◦ Implemented a Master Production Schedule with the newly appointed Planning Mgr.
◦ Design supply chain processes to reduce costs
◦ Implement a forecast monitoring system to aid the planning process
◦ Recommend changes in operational process and capability to increase much needed output
◦ Increase the planning horizon from 24 hrs to 6 weeks using a Master Production Schedule
◦ Provided standard operating procedure for all the systems and processes implemented
◦ Present different sales strategies and changes in process
◦ Implement s stock rotation model to reduce obsolete finished goods
◦ Implemented a Master Production Schedule with the newly appointed Planning Mgr.
◦ Design supply chain processes to reduce costs
◦ Implement a forecast monitoring system to aid the planning process
◦ Recommend changes in operational process and capability to increase much needed output
◦ Increase the planning horizon from 24 hrs to 6 weeks using a Master Production Schedule
◦ Provided standard operating procedure for all the systems and processes implemented
Design, Sales, Monitoring, Production, Forecast, Processes
2019 - 2019
job
Interim Supply Chain Manager- Process Improvement
Doff Portland.
◦ Document the current S&OP/IBP/Supply Chain Processes
◦ Provide cover for the supply chain manager after leaving the business (4 months)
◦ Redesign of business processes through value stream mapping, process flow &RACI
◦ Improve the excel tools and supply chain processes using lean six sigma
◦ Provide training for the new supply chain manager
◦ Provided documented standard operation procedures for the supply chain team
◦ Run the demand planning cycle & systems, report forecast accuracy, make recommendations on improving performance and improve forecasting tools.
◦ Review Finished Goods and Raw Material Inventory and develop strategies to reduce liability.
◦ Provide cover for the supply chain manager after leaving the business (4 months)
◦ Redesign of business processes through value stream mapping, process flow &RACI
◦ Improve the excel tools and supply chain processes using lean six sigma
◦ Provide training for the new supply chain manager
◦ Provided documented standard operation procedures for the supply chain team
◦ Run the demand planning cycle & systems, report forecast accuracy, make recommendations on improving performance and improve forecasting tools.
◦ Review Finished Goods and Raw Material Inventory and develop strategies to reduce liability.
Excel, Forecasting, Training, Lean, Six Sigma, Value stream mapping, Redesign, Forecast, Interim, Sigma, Processes, Manager
2018 - 2019
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Interim S&OP Manager
Accrol Paper.
◦ Integrated Capacity Planning tool constructed, commissioned and implemented
◦ Implementing IBP process and cycle
◦ Demand management & forecast reporting tool implemented
◦ Material Requirements Planning with time sensitive BOM's on excel implemented
◦ Just in Time materials ordering and call off processes and tools implemented
◦ Reduction of Raw Materials Inventory of 70% (£12M), £8M in the first 4 weeks from the assignment start date.
◦ Increase in finished goods supply OTIF of 30% in 6 months.
◦ Recruitment and training a new Production Planning and Supply Planning team.
◦ Running and Implementing a more structured S&OP cycle
◦ Increase of line efficiency using more appropriate planning tools
◦ Installing a Production Cycle
◦ Reducing FG Stocks from 55k pallets to 27k pallets (50%) saving £5M with 3PL storage/logistics
◦ Implementing a demand planning and reporting model to report Bias and MAPE
◦ Compile the System Specification for the Net Suit Project
◦ Master Data upload and data cleans for new ERP and MRP systems for Go Live
◦ Implementing IBP process and cycle
◦ Demand management & forecast reporting tool implemented
◦ Material Requirements Planning with time sensitive BOM's on excel implemented
◦ Just in Time materials ordering and call off processes and tools implemented
◦ Reduction of Raw Materials Inventory of 70% (£12M), £8M in the first 4 weeks from the assignment start date.
◦ Increase in finished goods supply OTIF of 30% in 6 months.
◦ Recruitment and training a new Production Planning and Supply Planning team.
◦ Running and Implementing a more structured S&OP cycle
◦ Increase of line efficiency using more appropriate planning tools
◦ Installing a Production Cycle
◦ Reducing FG Stocks from 55k pallets to 27k pallets (50%) saving £5M with 3PL storage/logistics
◦ Implementing a demand planning and reporting model to report Bias and MAPE
◦ Compile the System Specification for the Net Suit Project
◦ Master Data upload and data cleans for new ERP and MRP systems for Go Live
Excel, ERP, Training, Management, Recruitment, Net, Storage, Production, Forecast, Interim, Go, Processes, Manager
2017 - 2018
freelance
Project Manager & S&OP Consultant to Huhtamaki
unknown.
◦ Analyse the use of ERP and ordering systems in use and the interface between MRP and accounting systems
◦ Construction of an interim planning system in excel for printed packaging categories
◦ Construction of an integrated forecasting system to feed into MRP
◦ Installation& Commissioning of MRP modules and Advanced Production Scheduling
◦ Run several workstreams and project manage the installation and running of MRP and APS.
◦ Install and Commission Qlikview Business intelligence software and train the senior management team.
◦ Process Mapping, Process Design, Process flow charts and RACI charts.
◦ Set Up the framework for an S&OP cycle with functions within Huhtamaki.
◦ Training and development of the supply chain team.
◦ Construction of an interim planning system in excel for printed packaging categories
◦ Construction of an integrated forecasting system to feed into MRP
◦ Installation& Commissioning of MRP modules and Advanced Production Scheduling
◦ Run several workstreams and project manage the installation and running of MRP and APS.
◦ Install and Commission Qlikview Business intelligence software and train the senior management team.
◦ Process Mapping, Process Design, Process flow charts and RACI charts.
◦ Set Up the framework for an S&OP cycle with functions within Huhtamaki.
◦ Training and development of the supply chain team.
Process Mapping, UP, Manager, Framework, Interim, Production, Software, Process design, Development, Design, Management, Packaging, Training, ERP, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Project Manager, Excel
2017 - 2017
freelance
Supply Chain Consultant
All About Food Ltd.
◦ To map, assess and improve business processes within the supply chain function
◦ Analyse the use of MRP and ordering systems in use and the interface between MRP and accountancy systems
◦ Construction of an interim planning system in excel for chilled product categories
◦ To recommend changes and additions to processes within the supply chain and commercial departments.
◦ To construct templates for future use by the Supply Chain Manager for the S&OP process to commence
◦ Training workshops and implementation the S&OP/IBP process and use of S&OP software
◦ Analyse the use of MRP and ordering systems in use and the interface between MRP and accountancy systems
◦ Construction of an interim planning system in excel for chilled product categories
◦ To recommend changes and additions to processes within the supply chain and commercial departments.
◦ To construct templates for future use by the Supply Chain Manager for the S&OP process to commence
◦ Training workshops and implementation the S&OP/IBP process and use of S&OP software
Excel, Training, Workshops, Implementation, Software, Interim, Processes, Manager
2017 - 2017
job
Process Supply Chain Support Manager
Greencore.
◦ Short term production & capacity planning support during a recruitment shortfall
◦ Capacity footprint analysis
◦ Construction of advanced capacity models for S&OP/IBP on excel.
◦ Process design for supply chain
◦ KPI dashboard design / construction / maintenance
◦ Cost saving and identification (£350k p/a non-value adding activity)
◦ Improvement plan of current excel based planning systems
◦ Aligning Supply Chain to current capacity increase project due to complete in 18 months
◦ Capacity footprint analysis
◦ Construction of advanced capacity models for S&OP/IBP on excel.
◦ Process design for supply chain
◦ KPI dashboard design / construction / maintenance
◦ Cost saving and identification (£350k p/a non-value adding activity)
◦ Improvement plan of current excel based planning systems
◦ Aligning Supply Chain to current capacity increase project due to complete in 18 months
Design, Excel, Recruitment, Support, KPI, Process design, Production, Manager
2012 - 2017
freelance
Consultant Project Manager & Capacity Analyst
Protolan.
◦ Projects Aunt Bessie's, Morrison's Manufacturing, EAMA, Dairy Gold, Baxters, William Jackson Food Group, Aunt Bessie's, Jacksons Bakery, Nobel Foods, McCambridge Foods, Greencore, Universal Supermarkets Russia and Kamaz Trucks Russia, JSC Astana Kazakhstan, Albert Bartlett, Bright Blue Foods, Lyons Sea Foods, Euphorium Bakery-Tesco, Greencore, Hotel Chocolat, Bakkavor, Revolution Foods USA, 2 Sisters Food Group and HJ Heinz.
◦ Construction of capacity models/raw materials models on food manufacturing facilities.
◦ Formulation of Equipment User Requirement Specifications.
◦ Process flow, Process Design, cost saving and work stream analysis
◦ V Curve/Bottle neck capacity analysis and reports
◦ Integration acceptance testing and validation
◦ Construction of capacity models/raw materials models on food manufacturing facilities.
◦ Formulation of Equipment User Requirement Specifications.
◦ Process flow, Process Design, cost saving and work stream analysis
◦ V Curve/Bottle neck capacity analysis and reports
◦ Integration acceptance testing and validation
Design, Project Manager, Integration, Analyst, Testing, Process design, USA, Manager, Formulation
2016 - 2017
freelance
Consultant Capacity Analyst Manager & S&OP manager
Kensey Foods.
◦ Construction of advanced capacity models for S&OP/IBP on excel.
◦ Process design for supply chain and production planning for S&OP
◦ Daily management of the planning department (7 direct reports)
◦ Cost Saving and Identification & analysis (£360k p/a non value adding activity £200k p/a yield giveaway)
◦ Site wide measurement and assessment of run rates, efficiencies and changeovers.
◦ V Curve/Bottle neck capacity analysis
◦ Improvement of an advanced planning system (Preactor) and Forecasting governance
◦ Process design for planning, forecasting, trials planning and the establishment of S&OP as a process.
◦ Formulation of a Preactor improvement plan
◦ Process design for supply chain and production planning for S&OP
◦ Daily management of the planning department (7 direct reports)
◦ Cost Saving and Identification & analysis (£360k p/a non value adding activity £200k p/a yield giveaway)
◦ Site wide measurement and assessment of run rates, efficiencies and changeovers.
◦ V Curve/Bottle neck capacity analysis
◦ Improvement of an advanced planning system (Preactor) and Forecasting governance
◦ Process design for planning, forecasting, trials planning and the establishment of S&OP as a process.
◦ Formulation of a Preactor improvement plan
Design, Excel, Forecasting, Management, Analyst, Assessment, Process design, Production, Manager, Formulation
2015 - 2016
job
Interim S&OP Manager
Weetabix.
◦ Developed an advanced Capacity Planning Tool for Production Plant, Co-Manufacturing, Co-Packing and Warehousing Capacity for finished goods & raw materials. Reduction of manual input by 80%.
◦ Managing the monthly S&OP cycle (demand review, supply review, S&OP review
◦ Process design for Trials, Product introduction, New Materials Introduction, Product De Listed and Discontinuation.
◦ Capacity reports for strategic planning
◦ Reduction of master data issues by 85%
◦ Designing new shift pattern to increase output by 15%
◦ Increasing the S&OP planning horizon from 6-9 months to 5 Years
◦ To manage the 14 members of the S&OP team
◦ Running Microsoft AX12 ERP system workshops and business process workshops
◦ Reducing slow moving obsolete inventory items
◦ Managing the monthly S&OP cycle (demand review, supply review, S&OP review
◦ Process design for Trials, Product introduction, New Materials Introduction, Product De Listed and Discontinuation.
◦ Capacity reports for strategic planning
◦ Reduction of master data issues by 85%
◦ Designing new shift pattern to increase output by 15%
◦ Increasing the S&OP planning horizon from 6-9 months to 5 Years
◦ To manage the 14 members of the S&OP team
◦ Running Microsoft AX12 ERP system workshops and business process workshops
◦ Reducing slow moving obsolete inventory items
Design, ERP, Strategic Planning, Workshops, Process design, Production, Interim, Manager
2012 - 2013
job
Interim Supply Chain Manager
McCormick in Littleborough.
◦ Construction of capacity and supply chain models for McCormick
◦ Formulation of procedures to enhance the S&OP process and providing a pre test bed for APO module in SAP.
◦ Construction of capacity utilization model increasing the planning horizon from 12 months to 3 years.
◦ Management of incoming and outgoing SKU's
◦ Management of the supply chain team including production planning, procurement and warehousing (full team of 35 staff on days and shift hours).
◦ Capacity Improvement analysis by value stream mapping
◦ OEE improvement project improving OEE by 8% using manufacturing frequency analysis
◦ Training and succession planning within the supply chain team for McCormick UK
◦ SMED analysis reports and clean down/setup time reductions.
◦ Formulation of procedures to enhance the S&OP process and providing a pre test bed for APO module in SAP.
◦ Construction of capacity utilization model increasing the planning horizon from 12 months to 3 years.
◦ Management of incoming and outgoing SKU's
◦ Management of the supply chain team including production planning, procurement and warehousing (full team of 35 staff on days and shift hours).
◦ Capacity Improvement analysis by value stream mapping
◦ OEE improvement project improving OEE by 8% using manufacturing frequency analysis
◦ Training and succession planning within the supply chain team for McCormick UK
◦ SMED analysis reports and clean down/setup time reductions.
SAP, Training, Procurement, Management, Test, Blacksmith, Value stream mapping, Production, Interim, Manager, Formulation
2011 - 2012
freelance
Interim Consultant Project Manager
VION Foods UK Ltd.
Supply Chain & Planning Lead
An International Manufacturer of Raw, Raw Added Value and Cooked Meats for the Retail and Wholesale sector- Self employed position acting as a consultant.
❖ Reporting to the Divisional Operations Director on multiple confidential projects.
❖ Operational rationalisation studies, building capacity planning.
❖ Capacity scenario testing and business modelling with labour standards with cost comparisons.
❖ Cost saving comparison on process development.
❖ Equipment selection and installation.
❖ Product specialist for multiple projects.
❖ SMED and process flow analysis.
❖ User requirement specifications for all project equipment required for tender
An International Manufacturer of Raw, Raw Added Value and Cooked Meats for the Retail and Wholesale sector- Self employed position acting as a consultant.
❖ Reporting to the Divisional Operations Director on multiple confidential projects.
❖ Operational rationalisation studies, building capacity planning.
❖ Capacity scenario testing and business modelling with labour standards with cost comparisons.
❖ Cost saving comparison on process development.
❖ Equipment selection and installation.
❖ Product specialist for multiple projects.
❖ SMED and process flow analysis.
❖ User requirement specifications for all project equipment required for tender
Project Manager, Retail, Operations, Testing, Development, Blacksmith, International, Process development, Wholesale, Interim, Manager
2009 - 2011
job
Interim Group Supply Chain
Headland Foods / Kerry Foods.
Manager
An International Manufacturer of Frozen Ready Meals producing at 400 SKU's to the major multiples and airline's, manufacturing in Flint and Grimsby. Recently acquired by Kerry Foods.
❖ Reporting to the CEO and Finance Director managing capacity planning, production planning, materials planning and resource planning for 2 sites with a total of 12 production lines in various packaging formats.
❖ Kerry Project Coordinator to Merge 2 Sites into a single site, project lead on planning and supply chain (Kerry Foods).
❖ Project manager for a Ross ERP implementation & OEE for a duel site operation.
❖ Reduction of raw materials of 25% (£250k) and reduction of finished goods by 30%.(£750k) with the implementation MRP culture and environment.
❖ Implementation of OEE at across the assembly function.
❖ Reduction of non value activity in production planning and raw materials planning by 15%.
❖ Writing and de bugging macro's in Visual Basic to reduce manual computer input by 70%.
An International Manufacturer of Frozen Ready Meals producing at 400 SKU's to the major multiples and airline's, manufacturing in Flint and Grimsby. Recently acquired by Kerry Foods.
❖ Reporting to the CEO and Finance Director managing capacity planning, production planning, materials planning and resource planning for 2 sites with a total of 12 production lines in various packaging formats.
❖ Kerry Project Coordinator to Merge 2 Sites into a single site, project lead on planning and supply chain (Kerry Foods).
❖ Project manager for a Ross ERP implementation & OEE for a duel site operation.
❖ Reduction of raw materials of 25% (£250k) and reduction of finished goods by 30%.(£750k) with the implementation MRP culture and environment.
❖ Implementation of OEE at across the assembly function.
❖ Reduction of non value activity in production planning and raw materials planning by 15%.
❖ Writing and de bugging macro's in Visual Basic to reduce manual computer input by 70%.
Project Manager, Writing, ERP, Packaging, Finance, Implementation, Coordinator, Ceo, International, Production, Interim, Manager, Basic
2003 - 2009
job
Manager of Production Planning
English Provender Company.
Materials Planning Alembic Products
An International Manufacturer of Chilled & Ambient Mayonnaise and Wet Sauces, supplying the major multiples and food service sectors producing over 500 SKU's.
❖ Managing capacity planning, production planning, materials planning, resource planning and delivery for 9 process machines and 12 packing
❖ Implementing long term projects in value stream analysis, waste reduction, yield improvement, performance & quality improvement and cost reduction.
❖ Improved customer service from 85%-98.5%.
❖ Achieved an increase in productivity of 35% using lean techniques and GAP analysis.
❖ Reduced non value added activity in warehouse by 35% using Lean 6 Sigma techniques.
An International Manufacturer of Chilled & Ambient Mayonnaise and Wet Sauces, supplying the major multiples and food service sectors producing over 500 SKU's.
❖ Managing capacity planning, production planning, materials planning, resource planning and delivery for 9 process machines and 12 packing
❖ Implementing long term projects in value stream analysis, waste reduction, yield improvement, performance & quality improvement and cost reduction.
❖ Improved customer service from 85%-98.5%.
❖ Achieved an increase in productivity of 35% using lean techniques and GAP analysis.
❖ Reduced non value added activity in warehouse by 35% using Lean 6 Sigma techniques.
Lean, Customer service, Service, International, Production, Sigma, Manager, Ambient
2003 - 2003
job
Interim Materials/Purchasing Manager
Vimto Soft Drinks.
An international manufacturer of branded soft drinks to the major multiples and wholesale market. Part of the Nichols Group
International, Wholesale, Interim, Manager
1998 - 2001
job
Production Planning Manager
Perkins Chilled Foods.
A domestic manufacturer of cooked and cured meats, both chilled and frozen. Supplying the major multiples and food service sector producing 200 SKU's.
Service, Production, Manager
My education
Liverpool John Moores University
Bachelors, Business Studies
Bachelors, Business Studies
Wirral Metropolitan College of FE
Hndhncorequivalent, Business Studies
Hndhncorequivalent, Business Studies
SAP Training Center Heathrow
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
City&Guilds
OLevels, Computer Programming
OLevels, Computer Programming
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