1. Ursula Andrews
37 Frampton Way, Totton, SO40 9AD
Tel: 02382 060462 (eve) Mobile: 07525479123 email: notlimuk@hotmail.com
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 An enthusiastic and hard working person
 Willingnessto develop existingskills and carry outany availabletrainingin order to succeed
 Absolute dedication and enthusiasmto take on a new challenge
 Excels working as partof a team or individually
 Ability to communicate articulately with customers and colleagues atall levels
 Customer/public facingexperience
 Works to deadlines & makes clear cutdecisions in order to progress
 Self-disciplined & excellent time keeper
 Excellent attention to detail
 Responsibleattitude towards safety
 Full UK drivingLicense
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Over 8yrs Demand/supply planningexperience
AGNVQ pass in Travel and Tourism
11 GCSEs (includingEnglish, Math’s and Science)
August 2016 – Present
Stock Control Analyst
B&Q – Build and Outdoor
Managingthe end to end supply of products within a specific productrange,managing the stock plan either through automated
system replenishment or push allocations.My main our goal ia to maximisein-store/on-lineavailability to the customers whilst
developing a cost effective supply chain. Responsiblefor the day-to-day replenishment as well as the stock related elements of
range change and promotional event programmes.
My main roleobjectives are to ensure forecastingand replenishment is set up to maximiseavailability so that the products are
delivered to meet the stock/inventory days targets alongsidesalesplan and maintainingoptimum stock levels across all channels.
Providinginsightinto the commercial teams on key KPI's on forecastingand replenishment.
Capturingdata and validating information for vendor performance discussionswith vendor base,these are held as often as
required but ensuringthat we maintain minimal bi-weekly/monthly communications so thatany issues can beroot caused as
quickly as possible.
Managing forecastaccuracy for all given products.
Minimiseamount of overdue orders into Distribution Centre(DC) to maximi sereplenishment efficiency,this is done by reviewing
overdue PO’s and either moving the due dates out or closingdown the PO’s so that it doesn’t impact on the FnR process
Analysing critical paths to ensure the product is in storeor on-lineas planned,meeting with the market analyststo ensure that
communication is open and plans areimplemented as required.
Work alongsideCommercial Teams to ensure smooth flow of stock into store in linewith capacities and timings.
Also managing the DC/RCC and store inputs atpoint of range change and tradingactivity to ensure that the exitinglinehas been
cleared out ready to ensure the new linehas been listed correctly and in DC/RCC ready to be delivered to store in time for go live.
Ensuring orders are raised in linewith the plan.
Regularly conductingstore, competitor and vendor visits.
Attending Commercial meetings where possibleto represent Stock Control.
Profile
Experience
Qualifications / Education:

2. December 2014 – August 2016
Supply Planner
Carnival UK
 Review and placepurchaseorders to suppliers based upon the combined requirements of our fleet of 11 ships
 Managinga range of approximately 8,000 SKU’s across theships for the hotel & galley operations on board
 Given responsibility for the uniformand linen segment tasked with putting in placerobustplanningprocesses where
previously there were none
 Ensure OTIF performance meets the KPI of 98.7% and additionally I amresponsiblefor ensuringthe RO to PO is
completed within the required period
 Prepare, report and communicate forecastto management (forecastaccuracy,inventory status)
 Manage and develop supplier relationships including monthly reviews of their OTIF performance and also working
closely with them to review any supply issues to reduce impactto the fleet
 Gather data for consumption analysis to provideforecastto suppliers to reduce any potential breaks in supply
 Liaisewith senior management and actively participatein weekly meetings providing reports and analysis of current
performance and issues arising
 Work to meet company set S&OP targets
 Co-ordinate closely with the purchasingteam to ensure the efficientand continuous supply of products to our fleet
 Running workshops weekly/bi-weekly for the purchasingand servicesteam to ensure alignment on future projects so
they are awareof any excess stocks to be run down before implementation of new stock and any potential impacts to
budget
 Review Inventory to manage product lifecycletransitions through the development of phasein and out plans and
coordinatingthe supply for the products to ensure excess is minimal
 Review orders to ensure three way matches of invoices, receipts and PO’s and liaisebetween the buyer and the supplier
to resolveany discrepancy issues
 Input into weekly executive Supply Chain reviews with key stakeholders
June 2009 – November 2014
Demand Planner for EMEA Marine + distributor
Garmin Europe Ltd
 Buildingon and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecastreports
 Continuously improvingforecastingtechniques,method and approach
 Relatingand measuringthe impact of forecastaccuracy
 Senior member of the team trusted to cover my manager when not availableand attend meetings with supply chain
managers
 Evolvingand maintainingdocumentation and standard operations procedures for demand planningprocesses and
systems
 Conduct historical,currentand future forecastinganalysis,insuringS&OP processes and methods are followed
 Assemble and analyseall data pertinentto creatingthe sales forecast(historical sales,markettrends, seasonality,
promotions and inventory levels)
 Establish and utilizebestmethods (statistical models and softwaretools) in creatingforecasts and respective inventory
targets
 Make recommended adjustments to forecastand inventory targets based on changed in demand and market trends
 Input to forecast and inventory planningmeetings with customers, sales teams and marketing managers, reviewing
recommended sales forecastsand inventory goals (emphasis on accuracy,roadmap transitions,newproduct
introduction and promotions)
 Manage inventory targets (includingsafety stock levels)
 Prepare, report and communicate forecastto management (forecastaccuracy,inventory status)
 Work with Order Management team to ensure correct alignment of forecastand order demand. Avoid unnecessa ry past
due to orders and meet customer expectations
 Co-ordinate intercompany transfers as required
 Attend meetings with customers to present and review state of Supply Chain,forecastaccuracy and inventory targets.
 Work with global supply teamto ensure production efficiency and priority
 Input into monthly global executive Supply Chain reviews with the board and stakeholders
 Respond to breaks in supply to minimizeimpacton all customers

3.  Accept and complete projects as assigned
 Work to forecastand inventory accuracy targets as outlined in the S&OP procedures
 Monthly conference call with the board members in the US to review forecastaccuracy
May 2007 –September 2008
EMEA and UK Order Management Sales Administrator
Garmin Europe Ltd
 Sole order management contact for EMEA Distributors and over 100 Aviation dealers
 Key partof a team of seven people
 Responsiblefor whole order management cyclefrom order entry to post shipment discrepancies.
 Excellent customer serviceand resolution of queries in a timely manner
 Daily contact,via phone and e-mail, with international distributors and dealers
 Communicate with internal departments to ensure orders are fulfilled,includingDemand Planning,Accounts,
Warehouseand Sales Teams
 Providebackorder reports and open order reports on a regular basis –UsingMicrosoftExcel
 Trainingcompleted: Oracle, Export shippingcourseand productknowledge
 Running various reports usingexcel
 Searchingincomingstock,in transitreports and communication with our head office in the US
 Uploadingorders and amendments from Forecastsheets
SAP/SAP Easier
Enterprise portal
Business objectives
OracleERP in particularOrder Management and Inventory Data modules
MRP Systems:
Demantra
MXP
Data Warehouse Systems:
BOXIEE
OBIEE
Discoverer
MicrosoftOffice,Word, Outlook and Excel
Lotus Notes
Socialising with friends and family
Travelling
Availableon request
REFERENCES
PERSONAL INTERESTS
PC Skills