Lee Hopkins

A dynamic individual with a proven track record in delivering savings through developing strong relationships, negotiation and inventory management. Passionate about engaging teams to implement the company vision and driving improvements in information systems and operational processes.

• Delivered over 30% cost savings across the supply-chain by consolidating the supplier base and re-negotiating key contracts.
• Reduced supply lead-times by 70% through comprehensive review of processes and establishing key performance indicators with suppliers.
• Spearheaded the design and implementation of a new ERP system across operational procurement, resource planning and inventory management on time and without interruption to business as usual.
• Introduced KPI and reporting systems using big data queries to enhance transparency and accountability within the Operations team, enabling analysis and open discussion of areas for improvement resulting in process time savings. Ratified and endorsed with senior management as a business standard rolled out to other departments.
• Designed and delivered training on new ERP system and related processes to colleagues which led to greater efficiencies and service improvements for internal and external customers.
• Improved efficiency, morale and empowerment within my team whilst delivering an organisational head-count reduction.

• Data analysis
• Report writing

• Contract negotiation
• Vendor Quality and Financial Risk assessments 

• Expert in Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook (in-conjunction with netiquette standards).
• Crystal Report Writing and data query creation. And presenting report information to stakeholders
• Microsoft SQL query writing and connection with Excel for reporting/analysis.

• Bachelors of Science Open Degree (Self financed) - Open University, 2017

• Business Apprenticeship Level 2 in Improvement Techniques & Lean Principles [Operations/Manufacturing] through vocational activities at workplace coupled with refresher foundation GCSE English and Maths examinations.
• Essentials of Management residential course – Reed Training, 2012.
• Known Consigner Level 8 air cargo security - Department for Transport/Civil Aviation Authority
• Inventory Management Seminars and implemented ShareTheRisk schemes with vendors, improved cycle counts and inventory efficiencies.
• BTEC National Diploma in Computing - Bridgend College, 1989-1990.