Daniel Kevin Mawman

Results-driven Procurement and Materials Planning Professional with extensive expertise in stock control, supply chain optimization, and vendor management. Proven track record of streamlining purchasing operations, reducing supply chain risks, and securing cost-effective supplier partnerships to maximize commercial margins. Highly adaptable team player with strong communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Procurement & Materials Planning Assistant - Herbert Parkinson

(2024-10)

• Spearheaded stock control integration within purchasing, supporting departmental expansion and cost-reduction efforts through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and inventory optimization.
• Planned, Scheduled and forecasted inbound material volumes based on customer demand, sales trends, production plans, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Maintained target safety stock levels, planned reorder points, and lead times for raw materials to prevent operational downtime.
• Collaborated daily with Production Planners to dynamically adjust material plans for schedule changes and shifting demand.
• Managed raw material transitions for new product rollouts while minimizing phase-out obsolescence and waste.
• Monitored inventory accuracy, tracked slow-moving stock, and coordinated cycle counts with the warehouse team.
• Issued purchase orders to approved vendors, tracked shipments, and expedited critical materials to ensure high OTIF delivery rates.
• Executed end-to-end tenders for raw materials and GNFR, actively negotiating competitive supplier pricing and mitigating price increases to protect profit margins.
• Identified and mitigated supply chain risks in partnership with Logistics to safeguard business continuity.
• Onboarded UK and international suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, SLAs, and ensuring governance compliance across UK and international supply chains using e-procurement platforms including Coupa.
• Planned and delivered meetings with Suppliers and stakeholders

Stock Controller / General Operative - Herbert Parkinson (John Lewis Partnership)

(2015-11 - 2024-10)

• Co-founded the newly established stock control function in 2020, designing workflows to improve inventory precision, availability, and profitability.
• Managed regular stock audits, daily reporting, and discrepancy reconciliations utilizing Syscom ERP system.
• Planned cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Planned and executed Site wide full year stock takes across 3 sites.
• Served as a Digital Champion to train and upskill team members on core software, reducing reliance on IT support.

Area Sales Manager - R&J Builders Hardware

(2015-05 - 2015-11)

• Managed regional account portfolio, exceeding sales revenue targets and KPIs through key client relationship management.
• Acquired new commercial clients and executed targeted upselling strategies for hardware product ranges.
• Planned meetings with potential new customers and also with existing customers.

Store Manager / Senior Supervisor - Iceland Foods

(2011-02 - 2015-05)

• Led retail store operations generating up to £115k weekly turnover, directly managing teams of up to 35 staff across multiple store locations.
• Controlled store KPIs including wage targets and shrinkage reduction; directed periodic stocktakes and audit compliance.
• Drove staff development, succession planning, recruitment interviewing, and disciplinary processes.
• People planning.

CertHE - International Business & Accounting - University of Central Lancashire (2007 - 2009)

A-Levels: Geography, German | AS-Level: Maths - Runshaw College (2004 - 2006)

9 GCSEs (A* – C, including Maths and English) - Darwen Vale High School