Danielle Wood

A highly motivated professional with a strong background in planning, resource allocation, and project management, focused on achieving business objectives and optimising operational efficiency. Skilled in balancing demand forecasts with production capacity, I excel at managing conflicting priorities and solving problems swiftly under pressure. My excellent communication and leadership abilities allow me to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure smooth planning processes.

I am committed to driving continuous improvements, optimising resources, and supporting the overall business strategy. Always eager to learn and take on new challenges, I strive to contribute to a team-oriented environment that drives business success.

Demand and Planning Manager - Coveris - Burnley

(2025-01)

Managing the planning department and all aspects of production planning including the day-to-day line management of Burnley Planners.

• Developing and managing the sites demand and capacity using forecasting tools such as ERP and excels systems to support decision-making in production scheduling and workforce planning.
• Identifying potential bottlenecks through demand and capacity forecasting and collaborating with production teams to offer actionable insights for improvement.
• Balancing factory output to ensure WIP remains in line with working capital expectations.
• Implementation of Cross-Functional Collaboration in the form of Demand and Capacity meetings weekly. Working closely with External sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Technical, HSE, Quality, Engineering and Operational teams to gather accurate demand forecasts and collaborate on optimising capacity.
• Actively participating in SQDCCE and Supply Chain and Production DMS meetings to communicate updates and address production issues.
• Preparing and reporting regularly on demand forecasts, capacity and production performance, including WIP, lead times, and press plans to support operational decision-making.
• Provide SIOP reporting documentation in line with Supply Chain Manager/Plant Expectations.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to adjust production plans and resource allocation to meet changing demand patterns, especially during peak periods or new product launches to ensure OTIF is delivered through the manufacturing process.
• Utilising demand planning/ERP tools to track and manage forecast accuracy, adjusting for fluctuations and ensuring production schedules are aligned with sales requirements.
• Always striving for continuous Improvement, identifying process improvement opportunities across all departments to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve year-on-year productivity growth.

Demand and Capacity Project - Coveris - Burnley

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

Led and managed a strategic project focused on aligning demand forecasts with production and resource capacity to optimise operational efficiency and meet customer requirements.

Studio Secondment - Coveris - Burnley

(2023-08 - 2024-07)

Managed incoming artwork comments and approval processes from graphic service providers and via email and telephone.

Process Control Engineer - Coveris - Burnley

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

Oversee the management of process controls before production to ensure optimal operations.

• Develop and integrate process controls within ERP systems.
• Collaborated with production to ensure that press-side matching instructions align with SKU requirements.
• Conduct pre-press technical checks and manage digital colour adjustments in line with the site's colour management policy.
• Develop, maintain, and update the site's colour policy and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and teamwork.

Post Completions - Alexander Grace Law

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Generate weekly reports to forecast the number of completions, optimizing staff capacity and operational output for the department.
• Take full responsibility for assigned tasks, managing pressure and organizing weekly workloads effectively.

Typist - Temporary - NGA Solicitors

(2019-11 - 2019-12)

Audio typing and all areas of administration – Litigation and Family Law.

Process manager & Litigation Executive - Farnworth Rose Solicitors

(2014-06 - 2019-09)

• Managed workflows to ensure seamless transitions across administrative processes, supporting the legal team's efficiency.
• Led the procurement process, including contract negotiation and management of service level agreements, with a strong focus on customer service.
• Managed a caseload of 200 files, drafting legal documents, providing regular updates to clients and ensuring high-quality customer service through clear communication.
• Prepared trial bundles and submitted portal claims, ensuring compliance with solicitor supervision.

Planner, Supervisor and Technical advisor - Molson Coors Brewery - Wales

(2013-08 - 2014-06)

• Acted as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers, providing technical support and service coordination.
• Supervisor and planner of a team of nine engineers in the Wales region, ensuring all service delivery met quality standards and SLAs.
• Utilised in-house planning systems for strategic resource management, ensuring engineers' tasks were scheduled efficiently within service requirements.
• Assessed engineer capacity and skills to optimise job assignments, improving operational efficiency and meeting customer needs.
• Balanced customer service excellence with cost management, influencing regional performance measures to ensure the best outcomes for the business.
• Managed customer expectations by effectively negotiating between service levels and operational costs.
• Fostered team morale by addressing issues collaboratively and driving solutions to improve team performance.

Travelling Southeast Asia - Various - Southeast Asia

(2012-06 - 2012-12)

Home-based Marketer - Farnworth Rose Solicitors

(2010-06 - 2012-06)

Researching and writing articles to generate business.

Sales Agent and Team Leader - Various Travel and Sales Organisations

(2001-08 - 2010-06)

Nine years as a Sales agent and Team leader.

Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD) - Supply Chain - Supply Chain (2025)

Studio Training - Rivendell (2024-06)

Studio Training - Pulse Media (2024-06)

Graduate Fast Track Diploma - Family Law Level 6 - CILEX (2018-09 - 2019-09)

LLB (Hons) Law - Law - University of Central Lancashire (2009-09 - 2012-06)

Advanced GNVQ - Leisure and Tourism - Nelson and Colne College (1999-09 - 2001-06)

GCSEs - General Education - Walshaw High School (1994-09 - 1999-06)