1. Steven Grimley
6 Rooke ry Vie w , Little Harrow de n, W e llingborough, Northa mptonshire , NN9 5DA
Te l: 07850 504 547
Ema il: ste ve ngrimle y@hotmail.co.uk
Personal Profile
A reliable, punctual and disciplined person who is able to work as an individual or as part of a team. I have a high
degree of common sense allowing me to quickly learn and adapt to new working conditions. I enjoy travelling and
being able to think on my feet. I look forward to a challenge and gaining new skills both in work to further my
career and also outside of work. I am able to follow instructions quickly and accurately with a high attention to
detail. My previous employment history has given me a wide range of experience w orking with customers, using
various systems such as SAP,POS,JDA,Citrix, Microsoft office, Google Docs/Sheets and Manugistics. Now working
as a Supply Chain Analyst at Travis Perkins. Managing suppliers from the Far-East and the UK, ensuring products
are launched smoothly into the offer into the correct locations. Forecasting to meet demand whilst managing
safety stock levels, supporting return on investment by driving excess out of the business and delivering growth.
Education
Rutland Adult Learning, Great Casterton 2011-2012
Buckinghamshire Chilterns University 2002-2003
Lodge Park Technology College 1995-2002
Qualifications
Cert. HE Leisure Management
AS-Level English Literature C
AS-Level Sports Studies C
A-Level Sports Studies D
GCSE English Literature A
GCSE English Language C
GCSE Mathematics C
GCSE Sports Studies B
GCSE Science (Double Award) CC
GNVQ Advanced Leisure and Recreation Merit
GNVQ Intermediate Business Studies Pass
Training/Courses
December 2014 Inventory Management Training with Elrah Consulting.
April 2011 RS Components internal Training courses: Cultural Awareness, Coaching, Self Awareness,
Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Dealing with Difficult Situations, Effective Feedback.
November 2010 Reach Truck Licence
June 2002 Key Skills Level 2 – Communication, IT and Application of Number
June 2001 Community Sports Leadership Award
Interests and Hobbies
Presently training for various running events. Competing for Corby Athletics Club in various Cross Country and
Track leagues/championships. I enjoy walking, with plans to set up or join a walking group in my local area.
Employment History
Supply Chain Analyst, Travis Perkins
Jan 2016 – Present
Salthouse Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 7EX
 Using POS, Citrix, Microsoft, Google Docs/sheets and JDA to manage the demand and supply plans for
Plumbing and Heating products, also Scruffs work wear.
 Interacting with suppliers and colleagues from the Far-East to meet availability and budget targets.
 Forecasting DFU’s using various algorithms such as Lewandowski to predict trends and to monitor seasonal
behaviour.
 Project work to develop a new a calculator to advise if potential new products should be locally sourced or
imported.

2. NPI Inventory Planner/Inventory Planner, RS Components.
Feb 2011 – Dec 2015
Birchington Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 9RS.
 Checking the set up details of products to ensure smooth launch of new products. Successful launch of 6469
products this financial year.
 Daily use of SAP to complete transactions to support my role.
 Negotiating with Asset managers and Product managers to settle on the 1st
order quantity.
 Working with suppliers, challenging lead times and cost prices for large orders. Net reduction of £7674 off
current MOQ’s and utilising samples as a second order.
 Using Manugistics to proactively plan stock levels in EMEA and APAC achieving 97% stock availability June-
October 15 compared to 94% in the IP&E category.
 Updating product managers of NPI performance and potential issues.
 Supporting the process team with the launch of JDA planning system. Mapping the current “as-is” inventory
supply planning maps to provide material for the training team to support the go live period.
 Working with a large corporate customer National Grid. Managing the inventory for alternative heating and
cooking products. Face to face meetings and teleconferences. Providing shipment details and on-hand stock
levels. Achieved 5 year renewal of contract thanks to positive relationship and stock availability.
 Analysing sales figures anomalies, working cross functionally to assess the likelihood of repeat high demand.
Taking into account potential lost demand not captured.
 Attending cell performance review meetings to track recently launched products and to get an insight into
imminent marketing campaigns to prepare future purchase orders or expediting activities.
 Involved in the cancellation of inter-company stock transfers that are unnecessary. Helping to cancel £46,251
worth of stock transfers that are no longer needed or are un-economical from April to November 15. Currently
working to improve the process with Operations and the Freight team.
 Dealing with conformance issues, working with suppliers to stop them re-occurring. Finding the middle ground
that benefits both parties.
 Preparing information and confirmation of KPI’s for supplier meetings. Presenting information and listening to
feedback to try to improve relationship and performance.
 Gathering data and working with colleagues in the Global sourcing team to identify priority shipments during
occasions of backlog at the freight forwarder.
 Close co-operation with our freight forwarder Geodis Wilson, arranging daily deliveries into 3 sites. Confirming
what shipments should be prioritised to support stock availability.
 Dealing with overdue purchase orders with suppliers, investigating the causes and developing solutions.
 Reason for leaving: Re-structure of business.
Warehouse Operative/Systems Coordinator, RS Components.
June 2005 – Feb 2011
Birchington Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 9RS.
 Controlling a small team of up to 8 people at a time delegating workload in the bin and pallet stores.
 Arranging overtime based on expected workload.
 Responsible for collecting perpetual inventory data and reporting to stakeholders.
 Working to strict deadlines, reacting to urgent trade counter customer orders.
 Locating missing stock, performing write on/offs and taking preventative measures to avoid such action.
 Prioritising tasks and resource in a constantly changing situation.
 Basic warehouse tasks such as picking, packing and palletising.
 MHE duties such as reach truck and cranes.
 Being flexible, covering extra hours in the event of unexpected high workload.
 Reason for leaving: New challenge in Inventory Management.
Retail Assistant, ASDA.
Oct 2004 – May 2005
Phoenix Parkway, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5DT.
 Replenishing stock in the Beers, wines and Spirits department on nightshift.
 Dealing with challenging customers, resolving difficult situations.
 Using experience to prioritise what deliveries went out on to the shop floor first to maximise sales.
 Reason for leaving: To begin a career in RS Components.