1. 1JAN CLAY
2 Perch Close, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9QU
(01249) 813258 ● janandsteveclay@btopenworld.com ● Full UK driving licence
PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Cost-efficient Purchasing/Planning Manager, with extensive experience in supply chain and planning operations
and systems, procurement, sourcing, contract management, inventory management, process optimisation, budget
control (of up to £30M), operations and logistics. Proven expertise optimising procurement efficiency and
profitability, while maintaining sufficient inventory levels to accommodate changing operational priorities.
Demonstrated talent in inventory management, procurement, sourcing and project scheduling, process
improvement and analysis. Collaborate with senior management to effectively prioritise activities and achieve
defined objectives, translating manufacturing requirements into logistical solutions to achieve corporate
performance goals and targets.
Supply Chain Management ● Project Management ● Inventory Control ● Demand Planning
Client Relations ● Production Support ● Corporate Procurement ● Vendor Relations ● Lean Methodologies
Staff Management ● Logistical Operations ● Process Improvement ● Contract Management ● Account
Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABBEYCHART LTD., Faringdon ● 07/2007 – 06/2015
Abbeychart is a £8M company with a staff of 36 in the Pure Water and Drinks Dispense distribution
business. They offer a next day service on a range of 3000 SKU’s
Materials Manager
• Spearheaded implementation of best practices throughout procurement department, in addition to
supplier performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Introduced practice of inventory management and assessment of slow moving stock items.
• Played key role in successfully launching distribution of Brita Commercial range of water filters.
• Coordinated logistics involving imports and exports worldwide and stock management of over 1,500 lines
for next day delivery.
• Liaised with U.S. OEM customers involving stock direct to line for five different OEMs.
• Fulfilled integral role during transition period to Hawco; ensured good communications across
departments.
• Oversaw change process to new computer system with no down time for manufacturing or supply.
• Direct Reports of Planning/Purchasing and Warehouse teams
Key Achievements:
• Interfaced with senior management and sales team to offer 95% next day delivery to OEMS and after-
sales service centres in the vending and pure water drinks industry.
• Reduced slow moving stock by 15% by targeting suppliers and bring incentivising sales team.
• Successfully implemented strategic procurement best practices into Abbeychart to support growth
through period of economic adversity.
• Enabled successful transition to new computer system and cut inventory from £1.5 to <£1M.
• Direct reports of 9 people, where I had to set individual job descriptions, set 6 monthly KPI’s and do bi-
annual reviews.
• Trained direct reports on all processes and led the team through the change process of private to public

2. ownership.of the company.
• Trained on Peoplesoft HR management and Croner HR practices to deal with grievances, redundancies,
using PIP/PEG processes etc
• Trained 4 graduates in first time job roles and trained 2 junior buyers to become lead buyers within
company.
JDS JOINERY GROUP, Faringdon ● 07/2006 – 07/2007
JDS Joinery was a project led business with a staff of 100 manufacturing shop fittings for the major high
street retailers.
Procurement Manager
• Collaborated as part of procurement team for this shop fitting industry company.
• Coordinated with customers to ensure correct specification and finish was obtained, while working closely
with costing team to ensure project completion on time / on budget.
• Sourced shop fittings for Marks and Spencer, Clarks, House of Fraser and Harrods, and assisted in the
transfer of their metalwork to the Far East to attain targeted cost reductions.
• Worked closely with Far Eastern and UK suppliers to communicate required specifications.
AFONICS FIBREOPTICS LTD., Wintey ● 12/2001 – 11/2005
Materials and Logistics Manager
• Key conduit within the MBO team of JDS Uniphase (Oxford) Ltd as Materials and Logistics Manager.
• Managed purchasing, stores and customer services departments; instilled a culture of service excellence.
• Organised new store layout and stock control system to meet new requirements and coordinated with
carriers to ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Developed strong relationships with suppliers to gain support in new venture.
• Liaised with sales to team to ensure accurate costings and timely response to quotes.
Key Achievements:
• Spearheaded set up and development of complete supply chain (purchasing, materials control and
logistics) for new high-tech company.
JDS UNIPHASE (FORMERLY GCA FIBREOPTICS), Witney ● 01/1992 – 12/2001
European Business Analyst for Oracle ERP Application Implementations
• Managed implementation of Oracle ERP manufacturing solutions within JDS Uniphase’s European
manufacturing sites.
• Defined global purchasing strategy as member of global supply chain team which streamlined worldwide
purchasing and ensured conformity between all the European sites.
• Analysed and reviewed each site’s existing manufacturing and purchasing needs, processes and
procedures.
• Purchasing Manager for manufacturing site at Witney, producing laser and semiconductors for the
telecom industry. Supported high volume manufacturing of 100,000 units per month.
• Handled worldwide supply where demand outstripped supply and ensured production planning was
successfully implemented.
• Configured ERP Oracle system to meet needs of site / corporate reporting and implemented industry best
practices as necessary.
• Implemented MRP, purchasing, work in process, bill of materials, order entry and cost management
modules.
• Assisted with user testing, trained users and provided on-going support to each site post-implementation.
Key Achievements:
• Led major change management programme to implement completely new and innovative ERP / B2B e-

3. commerce solution, consolidating autonomous European manufacturing sites acquired by JDS Uniphase
(a $1.4 Billion international manufacturer), improving customer service and achieving major cost savings.
• Dramatically cut delivery time for customer orders from 20 weeks to 14 days, boosting customer service
and satisfaction though major improvements in supply chain management (improving supplier
relationships and introducing JIT and MRP).
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Purchasing Strategies Training Course
Customs Procedures and Documentation Training Course
Computer Literacy and IT (CLAIT)
Peoplesoft /Croner HR trained