Liam Gough

Experienced Supply Chain Planner with deep end-to-end manufacturing expertise across plastics, metals, electronics, and high volume FMCG. Strong capability in production planning, materials control, capacity management, and customer service. Known for improving processes, automating reporting through Excel/VBA, and driving cross-functional collaboration.

Analytical, adaptable, and committed to delivering high service levels while maintaining operational efficiency. Extensive experience leading teams, managing inventory accuracy, and using data-driven analysis to improve operational performance.

Supply Chain Coordinator and Factory Planner - AMCOR (formerly Berry Global Superfos) - Kenfig

(2025-04 - 2026-03)

Thermoforming plastics manufacturer

• Translated customer demand into daily and weekly production plans, balancing machine capacity, labour, and materials
• Managed frequent plan changes due to operational issues, material constraints, and shifting priorities
• Monitored raw material availability, raised purchase requirements, and highlighted risks around shortages and excess stock
• Maintained production and works orders in JD Edwards, ensuring accurate schedules and WIP visibility
• Produced planning and order-status reports in Excel to support management decisions
• Contributed to daily production meetings and weekly planning reviews, supporting delivery recovery and CI activity

Customer Services & Planning Manager - TINMASTERS - Swansea

(2023-04 - 2025-04)

Metal sheet printing for the canning industry

• Managed order entry, production job creation, and customer delivery commitments
• Built and maintained production schedules across coating lines, print lines, and shearing operations
• Used SAM, Print Plan, and Shear Plan to optimise workflow and minimise make-ready times
• Ensured tinplate availability and communicated delivery dates to internal and external stakeholders
• Analysed production data to identify efficiency improvements and cost-reduction opportunities

Supply Chain Coordinator and Factory Planner - Berry Global - Llantrisant

(2021-03 - 2023-04)

Plastic bottle and container manufacturing

• Managed order book acknowledgement based on capacity and material availability using Sage 500
• Planned production using BARCO to support current and forecasted demand, including downtime and maintenance
• Engaged with key customers to agree forecasts and provide regular updates
• Developed stocking policies for key product ranges and materials
• Automated S&OP and operational reports using Excel VBA, significantly reducing data collection time
• Provided data for capacity planning and cost-reduction initiatives

Case Manager - Department for Work & Pensions - Bridgend

(2020-07 - 2021-02)

Universal Credit

• Supported claimant payment journeys during increased COVID-related demand
• Used government systems to process cases and resolve issues efficiently

Materials Controller - Renishaw PLC - Miskin

(2016-04 - 2020-03)

Precision Engineering Manufacturer

• Acknowledged customer delivery dates based on lead-times, capacity, and material availability
• Generated and analysed shortage reports, working with purchasing to maintain continuity of supply
• Managed obsolescence, engineering changes, and BOM updates in Syteline
• Led kitting team, prioritising work and ensuring accurate job documentation
• Oversaw stock movements, PIC counts, and discrepancy investigations
• Produced KPI and operational reports; acted as the go-to person for Excel/VBA queries
• Supported Interface Production Cell operations for 8 months

Section Leader - Renishaw PLC - Miskin

(2013-02 - 2016-03)

• Managed teams across Encoders and Additive Manufacturing
• Planned machine lab utilisation and scheduled maintenance/trials
• Forecasted raw material and sub-assembly requirements

Demand and Supply Advisor - Dell Inc. - Limerick (Ireland)

(2008-01 - 2013-12)

Computer and Server Manufacturing

• Managed MRP/MPP forecasting for Dell's $2Bn EMEA Enterprise business
• Controlled 15,000+ SKUs across optical/storage, memory, and microprocessors
• Used Proteus, Excel, and Hyperion to build forecasts and attach-rate models
• Developed VBA tools to automate trend analysis and forecast uploads
• Represented EMEA during the 2010 Thailand floods crisis, helping the region recover first globally
• Led lead-time reduction initiatives, improving standard lead-time performance by 35%
• Produced detailed reporting and analysis for senior management

Production Supervisor - Dell Inc. - Limerick (Ireland)

(2003-01 - 2008-12)

• Managed material replenishment, kitting, and build cells for computers and servers
• Delivered strong production and people metrics; supported 5S, Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives
• Seconded to support the start-up of Dell's Łódź, Poland factory, including UAT/SIT testing and training
• Event-managed onboarding for 100+ new hires

Manufacturing Shift Team Leader - Tellabs - Shannon, Ireland

(2001-01 - 2002-12)

Electronic Technician - Gyrus Medical - Cardiff

(2000-01 - 2001-12)

Surface Mount Supervisor - Quantum Electronics - Newport

(1999-01 - 2000-12)

Editor/Business Director - ukRadio.com - Online

(1996-01 - 2006-12)

Test Supervisor - Zero 88 Lighting - Cwmbran

(1996-01 - 1999-12)

Calibration Engineer - Caerbont Automotive Instruments - Abercraf

(1995-01 - 1996-12)

PCB Repair Technician and Production Supervisor - KME/Panasonic - Newport

(1988-01 - 1995-12)

EITB Apprentice Technician - JPM - Cardiff

(1984-01 - 1988-12)

BTEC ONC & HNC - Electronic Engineering - Polytechnic of Wales, Pontypridd (1984-01 - 1988-12)

NEBSM Certificate & Diploma - Supervisory Management - Newport (1993-01 - 1995-12)

BTEC HNC - Business Administration - University of Wales College, Newport (1996-01 - 1998-12)

BSc (Honours) - Computing & IT with second subject (TBC) - Open University (2026-04)