Stephen Beer is an experienced supply chain and planning professional with over 22 years of experience in electronics, mechanical engineering, and oil and gas. He has strong skills in SAP MM and PP modules, MRP processes, planning, and production scheduling. His experience includes roles as a production planner, project manager, and supply chain analyst. He holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and is proficient in Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, and SAP.

1. Stephen Beer
Flat 0/2, 35 Robertson Street, Greenock, Inverclyde PA16 8QA
stevie.beer@gmail.com
07766 083469
Personal Statement
An accomplished supply chain/planning professional with experience gained from 22 years in the
electronics, mechanical engineering and oil and gas sectors. Having held positions in all supply chain
disciplines, has proved flexible and focussed in high pressure and fast moving environments.
With a keen eye for detail and inquisitive outlook, displays behaviours which are considered to be
benchmarks in these environments.
Exhibits strong systems knowledge combined excellent production and resource planning skills.
Sets realistic and achievable priorities which deliver timely and accurate results to given deadlines.
Has acted as Project Manager delivering products and services to Oil & Gas and Maritime clients
within a noted Marine Service organisation and has been a key team member for an overseas SAP
Implementation program.
Key Skills
 Highly proficient in SAP MM and PP Modules.
 Thorough understanding of end to end MRP process
 Strong Planning, numeracy and organisational skills
 Effective communication and interpersonal skills
 Experienced Primavera P6 user.
 Experienced in use of MS Office packages Excel, Word and Power Point
 Committed to Health and Safety in workplace
 Operates equally well as part of a team or on an individual capacity.
Education and Training
Universityof Glasgow October 1987 - June 1992
 BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering – with Engineering Management Specialisation
 Primavera P6 Fundamentals for Project Management August 2016
Employment History
FMC Technologies, Well Access Systems Jan 2015 to Aug 2016
Production Planner and MRP Controller
 Maintain Production and Resource Plans on Primavera P6 to optimise manufacturing slots
and achieve customer on time delivery target.
 Schedule SAP MRP Outputs to Manufacturing and Global Procurement teams.
 Release Production Order and stage all material for both internal and subcontract
manufacturing facilities.
 Report on open PO’s to ensure exception messages for expedites, defers and cancellations
are clear for buyers to action
 Establish and maintain the appropriate inventory policies for each part number on safety
stock, MOQ’s, Batch control, etc.
 Develop Master Data & Stocking Policies with buyers to ensure optimisation of material
supply and inventory
 Support Engineering and Manufacturing in areas related to MRP and SAP
 Material/Production Planning support of Engineering Change activity
 Quality Notification coordination and root cause analysis of production impacts.
 WAS Scotland WIP Analysis coordination.

2. GE Energy Power Conversion Marine Service Jan 2014 to Dec 2014
Fleet Manager/Project Manager
 Project Manager for North Sea Oil and Gas Drilling upgrades
 Mobilise field service engineers to conduct repairs, service visits and sea trials.
 Develop commercial proposals for upgrades and improvements to equipment based upon
availability of new technology and software.
 Build and strengthen relationships with fleet owners and operators to enhance GE reputation.
 Manage service requests and technical issues, globally, for vessels commissioned with GE
proprietary equipment.
 Liaise directly with clients to mitigate emergent technical issues with the support of Marine
Service Engineering.
 Negotiate commercial terms with the purpose of generating increased margin from the client
base.
GE Energy Power Conversion (Converteam) August 2008 to Dec 2013
 Master Production Scheduling/Planning
 Material Planning and Production Controller
 MRP/SAP Re-Engineering
 Bill of Material and EC/Material Master Co-ordinator
 SAP Implementation Global Team Member
Sun Microsystems June 2004 to August 2008
Global Supply Chain Analyst and Master Scheduler
 Place PO’s on suppliers through analysis of supply plan quantities, inventories, and related
requirements.
 Expedite material supply where customer orders dictate.
 Analyse consumption of material to identify potential demand churn and increase availability
or reduce inventory accordingly.
 Analyse supplier performance trends and drive process improvement or corrective action with
supplier.
 Develop relationships with suppliers to optimize supply chain processes, including Vendor
Controlled Inventory (VCI), to ensure efficient and reliable supply.
 Drive Material Cost Reductions through for continuous improvements in key business metrics.
 Analyses inventory requirements and sets target levels.
 NPI Planning –Publish plans and schedules to ensure PO's are in place for purchase of raw
material in a timely manner, ready for GA Announcement.
 Liaise with Engineering and Procurement teams to ensure ECO's are enacted.
Forecast quarterly manufacturing capacity plans.
IBM (UK) Ltd/Sanmina SCI Sept 1994 to Feb 2004
Supply Management
 Commodity Analyser/Buyer
 Material Co-ordination and Vendor Production Scheduling
 Inventory Control
 Vendor Management
 PI Auditor
Referees can be provided on request.