Tim Cane
Assistant Supply Chain Manager
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About
Years in Business
29 years at Ricoh UK Products Ltd (RPL)What I'm Passionate About
- Adapting to changes and continuous improvements in the working environment
- Information Technology and its evolution in the workplace
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Empowering individuals to find fulfilment through work
- Multi-disciplinary project management
Special Skills I Master
- Production planning and control using AS400-based systems (JBA, RINKS)
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Microsoft Office 365 suite, including SharePoint and Teams
- Budget management for large business areas (£5M within a £350M turnover business)
- Cross-cultural communication with customers and suppliers globally
- Data analysis and reporting using various software systems
- Delivering presentations and reports to diverse audiences
- GDPR compliance and data protection
- ISO 14001 Management System implementation
- Working within Safety, Environment, Quality, Cost and Delivery (SEQCD) principles
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- IAM certificate in Administration Management
- Experience in multi-disciplinary project teams for major system implementations
- Proficient in various software systems including Asprova, Oracle, K-Time, and Clear Review
- Strong negotiation, planning, and purchasing skills
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and think laterally
- Experience in auditing and preparing organizations for regulatory compliance
Experience
1995 - 2024 Assistant Supply Chain Manager - Ricoh UK Products Ltd
Management of a multi-functional team responsible for production control, purchasing, warehousing, logistics, and business planning. Organising and co-ordinating modifications to a diverse array of products and their production schedules to satisfy customer needs. Planning and co-ordinating adjustments to product and sales requirements, including overseas travel to finalise sales negotiations with customers.
As part of the Ricoh audit team, I conducted internal audits. Additionally, I have mentored and developed training plans for commercial apprentices.
1994 - 95 Former Tenants Officer - Walsall Metropolitan Council
Temp Agency. I managed designated areas of the Walsall council housing stock, ensuring timely rent payments. My duties included investigating rent arrears and utilising statutory systems for their recovery. Additionally, I conducted interviews and meetings with clients to resolve disputes and co-ordinate solutions.
1994 - 94 Production Worker - Tuberex
Temp agency. I worked in a production unit that specialised in the manufacturing of car exhaust systems.
1992 - 92 Distributer - Betterware
As a Betterware representative, I sold products door-to-door and took orders. My responsibilities included distributing catalogues to homes, collecting customer orders, and cultivating and maintaining my own customer base.
1992 - 94 Crew Chief - British Aerospace
Management of Tornado aircraft maintenance for British Aerospace under the Al Yamamah contract which involved instructing and educating Saudi trainees on the theory and background of actual aircraft equipment, engineering, and supply systems.
1989 - 91 Aircraft Technician Airframes - Royal Air Force
Management of Aircraft Component, Hydraulic, and Engine Repair Sections involves negotiating biannual repair contracts. It also includes organizing, allocating, and controlling work to meet the requirements of military and civilian contractors, as well as providing engineering management support for the Supply Logistics branch of the Ministry of Defence.
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1985 - 89 Aircraft Technician Airframes - Royal Air Force
Oversaw the Aircraft Maintenance Section and established a workshop. Supervised both preventative and scheduled maintenance for diverse aircraft types. Provided engineering support to the training establishment. Successfully completed training in Supervisory and Trade Management and promotion to the rank of Sergeant.
1979 - 85 Aircraft Technician Airframes - Royal Air Force
Routine maintenance, major overhauls & scheduled servicing of Phantom aircraft. Supervision & control of multi-skilled servicing teams during servicing and repair cycle to maintain operational effectiveness. Management of aircraft flight line including aircrew and engineers. Organising scheduled, unscheduled servicing & repair of aircraft to meet daily flying programme.
1978 - 79 Enlisted in the Royal Air Force, underwent basic recruit training and specialised in the airframe trade - focusing on Aeronautical Engineering.
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1978 - 78 Apprentice - GEC Switchgear
Began an engineering apprenticeship at GEC Switchgear, focusing on the assembly and manufacturing of electrical switchgear.
Education
1973 - 78 Graham Balfour High, STAFFORD. 3 GCE "O"
1978 - 79 C&G in Aeronautical Engineering
1988 - 90 BTEC National in Mechanical & Production Engineering
1990 - 91 C&G in Quality Control
1996 - 96 Certificate in Environmental Management Systems (BS7750). Environmental Management Auditors training course
1997 - 99 HNC Business & Finance
1999 - 01 BA (Hons) Business Administration
2007 – 08 NVQ Level 4 Management
