Allocation Coordinator - Coca-Cola European Partners - Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
(2025-01)
- Optimised supply chain efficiency by strategically allocating D3 orders using the logistics capabilities of SAP ECC, which resulted in reduced distribution costs.
- Coordinated midday and PM transport slots using Transporean, ensuring timely and accurate transportation planning.
- Ensured smooth operational flow by managing network updates and delivery creations within SAP ECC's digital core.
- Streamlined communication for rush orders, re-raises, and returns by using a Salesforce platform that was integrated with SAP, simplifying data architecture for seamless information flow.
- Supported inventory optimisation and minimised stock obsolescence by managing aged and promotional stock clearance directly within SAP, leveraging its real-time inventory management for proactive decision-making.
- Driving reporting transformation by migrating legacy Excel reports to Power BI, enabling automated, interactive analytics, and reducing manual overhead in supply chain performance tracking.
- Contributing to the strategic migration of supply chain allocation processes from SAP ECC to S/4HANA at CCEP, with a focus on logistics execution, process optimisation, and stakeholder collaboration — enabling digital transformation and scalable, future-ready SAP supply chain architecture.
Planning Coordinator - Games Workshop - Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
(2024-02 - 2025-01)
- Optimised inventory management: Maintained accurate stock levels and ensured timely supply, enhancing efficiency and throughput by 2,500 units, worth £142,000 per week.
- Provided machinery guidelines: reduced cell damages caused by machines by 90%, improving manufacturing processes.
- Implemented quality control: ensured compliance with standards, strengthened product integrity, and minimised costly rework.
- Planned MTO production: Cut machine setup time from 15 minutes to 3 minutes (80% reduction), reduced labour costs weekly, and generated an additional £2,433-£3,003 in weekly revenue by producing extra units.
- Developed Six Sigma report: Provided a comprehensive report on how a centralised system could reduce massive time consumption for warehouse operations, and significantly reduce waste.
KAM Coordinator - HMM (Europe) Ltd. - Canary Wharf, London
(2023-02 - 2024-02)
- Coordinated closely with EHQ Pricing Teams, HQ Pricing Teams, and regional HQs on matters related to key account customers.
- Sought detailed offers and inputs from internal stakeholders for BCO tenders, including ocean freight prices, inland haulage rates, demurrage and detention terms, legal terms, and payment terms.
- Liaised with customers regarding their tender requirements, built relationships, and supported strategic objectives.
- Supplied regular performance information to customers, as agreed in tender negotiations.
- Maintained and created databases for tenders received, pending, and submitted under the control of EHQ.
- Checked customer performance via the in-house system 'COMPASS' and advised relevant stakeholders in global HMM offices on performance results.
- Aligned business needs with customer requirements to maintain, build, expand, and secure more BCO tender business.
- Attended tender meetings with customers as required.
Import Coordinator - MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd - Colombo
(2021-08 - 2022-09)
- Coordinated material and production planning with cross-functional teams.
- Implemented distribution planning and package consolidation strategies, reducing shipping costs.
- Utilised SAP to streamline supply chain activities and update logistics data.
- Built relationships with stakeholders to resolve issues, and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Managed customs clearance and optimised cargo importation with multiple freight forwarders.
- Collaborated on a Power BI dashboard project to improve shipment tracking and communication.
Shipping Coordinator - John Keells Holdings PLC - Colombo
(2021-02 - 2021-08)
- Planned and executed the commercial department's strategy, ensuring a robust supply chain for MGO, VLSFO, and other necessary commodities.
- Collaborated with load port, discharge port agents, surveyors, and vendors to ensure smooth cargo operations.
- Conducted monthly analysis of the global oil market, and the Sri Lankan bunker market dynamics.
- Developed a monitoring system to track stock movement, demand planning, and enhance inventory management.
- Achieved the largest market share, capturing 50% of the bunker supply market in Sri Lanka.
- Contributed to the creation of an analytical platform for correlative analysis with Brent crude oil prices, focusing on Marine Gas Oil 500 ppm, and Marine Fuel Oil.
Demand Planner - John Keells Holdings PLC - Colombo
(2020-01 - 2021-01)
- Held overall responsibility for supply chain activities of organic and packeted fresh food categories across 116 outlets.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing ordering algorithms, utilising SAP-Retail, and implementing demand planning and forecasting strategies. Leveraged data analytics to achieve sales targets, minimise wastage, maintain product availability, and optimise GP margins.
- Managed supplier relationships and executed supply chain development initiatives.
- Oversaw planning and introduction of new product launches, ensuring timely integration into forecasting, and demand tools.
- Conducted analysis of buying trends to determine the optimal mix of inventory items for maximising top-tier sales.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to expand product offerings, and enhance profit margins at each store location.
