David Attwood - MCIPS Chartered

DLA Supply Chain Solutions is a One Stop shop Service Provider who transforms Challenges into Solutions Delivering Logistical Answers In times of increasing Employee/Employer rates & the burdens of new employment laws, I could be your solution to short/medium term supplier challenges. Please contact me for more/bespoke details. I am available for 1 hour to 1 year, depending on your business needs. Let me help with the following: Supply Chain Management Supplier Development Resolving Supplier Conflict Improve OTIF (On Time In Full) Identify Strengths & Weakness of Supply Chain—Internal & External Single & Sole Source Risk mitigation Supplier Audits Quarterly Supplier Reviews for continuous improvement Identify new sources of supply Consolidate Approved Supplier List Contract Negotiatons Improve Payment Terms Invoice query resolution Renewal of Utility contracts Site Improvements Order Book Management Email: dlascs@aol.com Or dlascs@outlook.com Tel: 07843141961

Following redundancy from TGMG, I took on a fixed term contract role at Ultra in June 2018, which turned into a permanent position in Feb 2019. Main responsibilities include: Managing contact for 5 key suppliers and acting as their Commodity Manager. Currently weekly reviews take place at their facilities. The areas I cover with them are, but not limited to: Open order book review, agreeing to delivery dates and bring back so Material Controllers can update MRP system. Address any slips and ensure a recovery plan is put in place. Open Purchase requisition review, discuss open requisitions with suppliers, look at volumes over a certain period, agree price and lead-time and bring this information back & update MRP system with price and lead-time and ensure Material Controllers place any supply agreements or POs in a timely manner. OTiF and reject rate review – address poor performance and establish a plan to improve going forward. Track any open actions, issues with those suppliers and ensure that timely closure is achieved. Track rejects, ensure that rejects are sent back to suppliers in a timely manner, log them and ensure they are accepted by the suppliers and if so credit note(s) are is issued. Ensure any invoice queries are resolved and any future invoices are cleared before the due date.

In this role my responsibilities include, ensuring that value for money is achieved; Building up supplier relationships; Ensuring that deliveries are made in accordance with purchase order agreements and production requirements; Negotiation of purchase orders; Help implement and manage SC21 metrics; Write purchasing processes; Negotiate and implement Utility and stationary agreements for all our UK sites; Supplying the bid team with pricing information in a timely manner; Set up long term agreements with strategic suppliers; Consolidate supplier base; Report on a weekly basis the delivery status against current projects; Organise supplier road-shows; Working towards sustainable procurement; Being aware and reporting of current rules and regulations; Being part of a team to identify new computer systems; Carry out supplier audits. It has been my responsibility to build relationships up with internal customers and ensuring that Purchasing obtains a more prominent position within the business. I lead a team of 2 buyers based at Malvern

This role gave me full control of purchasing, which included All Sub Contract, Fabrication and Capital Equipment purchases; Supplier selection including feasibility studies; Supplier quality; On time deliveries; The building up of and maintaining transparent partnerships; Capability and capacity loading of sub contract suppliers; Negotiating commercial contracts; Maximising cost savings; Maintaining approved supplier list; Ensuring that Delivery, Quality and Costs were not compromised; keeping abreast of latest purchasing initiatives; Being a focal point for manufacturing engineering and the supply base; Maximising profits and the controlling of Spares requirements. Writing and placing of Job Advertisements. I was also responsible for the Machine shop, Fire Safety and Works Management and for keeping the Managing Director informed of important events.

In March 2001 I took on the role of Production Manager at Pennant and in September 2001 promoted to Manufacturing Manager, which encompassed all Purchasing activities and Works management. In January 2003 I was promoted to Purchasing and PDS Manager and also took on the additional responsibilities of Health and Safety Officer. My Purchasing duties included; Negotiating contracts; Keeping within budget; Outsourcing; Maximising cost savings; Developing suppliers; Being pro-active with external and internal customers and suppliers; Identifying and assessing new suppliers; Maintaining approved supplier list; Timely deliveries; Minimising risk exposure; Provide guidance to other Pennant sites; Set up multi site contracts; Make or Buy decision making; keeping abreast of latest purchasing initiatives; Keeping the Operations and Financial Directors informed of important events. My time at Pennant has enabled me to expand my experience on Electrical and Utilities Purchasing and take on the new challenges such as Works Management, and Health and Safety, whilst continuing my skills of Sub Contracting and Mechanical purchasing. It has also given me first hand experience of working closely with the DPA/MOD and other key Customers. I reported directly to the Operations Director with close contact with the Financial Director.

Temporary post following redundancy from Darchem Engineering. I was initially on a 3 month placement at Pennant Training Systems as Project Engineer, which was then extended by a further 3 months as Production Manager. This role led to a permament post within Pennant Training Systems in March 2001

I originally joined the company in 1980 while trading under the name of Insumat Ltd - Gloucester as a member of the stock control team, as Production Clerk and progressed through the ranks with promotions to position of Stock Control Section Leader before leaving the company for a short while in 1989 to 1990, working for Insight Vision Systems Ltd of Malvern. I returned to the company under its new name of Darchem in March 1990, promoted to Material (Purchasing) Controller in 1991, Purchasing and Inventory Controller in 1995, in 1998 I took control of our Gloucester and Stillington site in Cleveland. Darchem produce high precision, engineered, stainless steel insulation systems for the Aerospace industry to quality procedure ISO 9001 levels, alongside Formula 1 rally motor sport vehicles. During the last eight years the company has passed through a period of re-organisation and change. Managing the change has proven to be a challenging and rewarding experience. Tasked with the transference of materials from our Bedfordshire site which became redundant, to Gloucestershire, a great deal of my time was spent ensuring all outstanding orders relating to the Bedford site had full material coverage for their completion. Drawing on this experience, I successfully set up a Purchasing and stores system for the Insulation Division at our Stillington site in Cleveland, reducing the stock levels, completing the operation within the deadline. During this period, through organising and planning work tasks, I was able to carry out my responsibilities in Gloucester, setting up long term deals with our suppliers for both sites. I established KanBan levels to ensure bulk issue at centralised locations on the shop floor, maintaining lead times and keeping track of supplies on the floor. Continuing to develop supplier relationships, organising annual stock takes, supervising four stores staff, reporting to the Operations Manager and communicating with internal departments.