Elizabeth Merritt has over 14 years of experience in production planning and vendor management. She currently works as a Production Planner for Metsawood UK, where her responsibilities include planning production schedules, resolving issues to meet deadlines, maintaining SAP systems, and improving production performance. Previously, she was a Vendor Controller for Airbus UK and a Front End Supervisor for B&Q plc, where she gained experience in customer service, team leadership, and auditing. She has qualifications in business studies, typing, English, and science.

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Elizabeth Merritt
07545077042
01514870645
elizabethmerritt68@sky.com
Profile
An experienced Production Planner providing a professional service to the customer and an
employer’s needs at all times. A high willing to continuously learn and improve an already vast
knowledge of SAP Systems. An enthusiastic and hard working person who can be relied on at all
times. Working well with a team or as an individual. Very high standards means that work will
always be done to the highest levels possible. Previously had a career with Airbus UK as a Vendor
Controller. Always at the operational end and very often under pressure and consistently meeting
the needs from highly demanding Customers.
Skills:
 The ability to set and deliver tough performance standards within an environment that is
quality led and strongly customer focused.
 Always willing to learn and expand knowledge
 Proven Communicational skills from 1:1 coaching through to delivering well researched
reports to senior management.
 I.T and systems competent from standard PC-based applications to using and implementing
local databases.
 Experienced in leading skilled personnel, liaising with operational managers, finding
solutions and meeting personal, team and organisational objectives.
 14 Years SAP experience
Qualifications:
‘O’Level - English Language and English Literature
GCSE - Science, History and French
CSE - Mathematics, Geography, Art, Music and Religious Education
B-Tech Diploma in Business Studies
RSA Typing Grade I and II
English Speaking Board Diploma
Employment History
2008-Present Metsawood UK Ltd
Providing timber and engineered wood products for the construction industry
2008 – Present Production Planner
 Plan and coordinate production schedules working closely with the Site Production
Manager.
 Review production specifications and identify and report plant capacity constraints.
 Resolve manpower and material shortage problems in a timely manner.

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 Analyse delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet
deadlines.
 Create all relevant Production Order paperwork for the Production Mills on SAP.
 Completion of all Production Orders once machined on SAP .
 Maintain SAP database for all the Production Mills capacity.
 Coordinate with Site Production Manager in planning and implementing engineering changes
in production lines.
 Execution of production plan twice daily and discuss/resolve any potential issues in a
timely fashion along with Shift Managers and Engineering.
 Develop effective scheduling process to achieve production objectives.
 Work with Managers to develop potential solutions to improve production performance.
 Maintain production documentations and generate routine and ad-hoc reports.
 Analyse back orders, current orders and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule
the production operations.
 Coordinate with production, purchasing and finance teams to develop and maintain
scheduling parameters.
 Work with management in coordinating and planning production activities to improve
runtime (OEE)
 Oversee routine equipment maintenances to avoid outages and repairs during production.
 Maintaining and creating BOMs/Routings and Standard Text for new/existing products.
 Raise Purchase Orders as and when required for Sub-Contracts.
 Escalate complex issues to Manager for resolution.
 Maintain aged stock ensuring it stays within the target set for the site.
 Respond to Sales enquiries and concerns in a timely fashion.
 Ensure that materials are used and handled appropriately to avoid scraps.
 Investigate production problems, and assist where possible to offer a solution.
2005-2007 Airbus UK
A leading aircraft manufacturer
2005-2007 Vendor Controller
 Communicate all order & schedule requirements promptly to the vendor in line with
department work instructions.
 Expedite/De-Expedite parts from vendors in line with Material Resource Planning (MRP)
requirements and to meet the needs of all our clients.
 Take the necessary action to satisfy all customer backorder needs within the agreed SLA.
 Ensure prompt & Accurate delivery information is maintained on our SAP system for all
parts.
 Liaise with the Procurement/Planning teams to resolve Supply Chain issues.
 Ensure all Goods Inwards queries are resolved quickly & promptly, contacting the vendor to
prevent re-occurrence.
 Ensure that arrangements & communication is made with vendors, for any collection or return
issues.
 Manage any invoice queries or supply-stop situations to ensure continuity of supply.
 Lead meetings with vendors to drive improvements in performance.
 Liaise with the Procurement/Planning teams to resolve Supply Chain issues

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2000-2005 B&Q plc
A British multinational DIY and home improvement retailing company
2000-2005 Front End Supervisor
 Exceptional customer communication and service at all times.
 Engagement, coaching and development of team to drive continuous improvement.
 Monitor and measure team performance in line with agreed KPI’s, managing non-
conformance and performance issues where necessary.
 Planning and prioritising to meet customer needs while controlling and minimising
additional cost to the business.
 Able to demonstrate high organisational skills and able to structure works for others in a
very fast paced and time pressured environment.
 SAP Champion of the company’s new SAP System rollout for all stores in the North West.
 Ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
 Demonstrate a high level of accountability by taking ownership of queries, complaints and
ensure they are brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
 Able to engage and lead a team.
 Manage day-today running of checkouts, switchboard, greeters and more.
 Internal Auditor for the stores based in the North West.
 Able to engage and lead a team.
Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment:
Continuing professional development through training courses and workshops Administration,
Equipment and IT training, planning and Organisation. Some courses Include:-
BM Trada Internal Auditing (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007)
First Aid at Work (Valid until 15th October 2018)
Fire Awareness in the Workplace
Practical Fire Extinguisher Course
Leisure Interests:
Hobby Ceramics, cooking and spending time with family.