Rachel Adams

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: rachel.adams@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: rachel-adams-ppe

Summary

Six years of experience optimizing production schedules and materials flow for manufacturing operations, consistently reducing lead times and improving on-time delivery rates. Proven ability to coordinate complex supply chains, manage inventory, and expedite critical components to meet demanding production targets.

Adept at leveraging MRP systems and data analysis to forecast demand, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions for enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings.

Experience

Senior Production Expediter, Sterling Manufacturing Group -- London, UK

Mar 2020 – present

• Expedited critical materials for over 50 product lines, reducing production delays by an average of 15% through proactive supplier communication and logistics coordination.

• Managed inventory levels for key components using MRP systems, achieving a 98% stock accuracy rate and minimizing excess inventory by 10%.

• Collaborated with procurement and logistics teams to resolve supply chain disruptions, maintaining continuous production flow during periods of high demand.

• Implemented new expediting protocols that improved communication efficiency with suppliers, resulting in a 5% reduction in urgent freight costs.

Production Planner & Scheduler, Phoenix Industrial Solutions -- London, UK

June 2017 – Feb 2020

• Developed and maintained detailed production schedules for assembly lines, increasing on-time order fulfillment by 12% within the first year.

• Analyzed production capacity and material availability to create feasible plans, preventing potential bottlenecks and optimizing resource allocation.

• Coordinated with sales and engineering departments to integrate new product introductions into existing production plans, ensuring smooth transitions.

• Monitored production progress against schedule, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Junior Production Assistant, Britannia Components Ltd. -- Slough, UK

Sept 2016 – May 2017

• Assisted in daily production scheduling and material tracking, supporting senior planners in maintaining operational flow.

• Maintained accurate production records and generated reports for management on key performance indicators.

• Liaised with warehouse staff to ensure timely delivery of components to production lines, minimizing downtime.

• Participated in inventory audits, contributing to a 5% improvement in inventory record accuracy.

Education

University of Surrey, BSc (Hons) in Business Management with Logistics -- Guildford, UK

Sept 2013 – July 2016

Skills

Production Planning & Control: MRP Systems, Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Master Production Schedule (MPS)

Expediting & Logistics: Supplier Coordination, Freight Management, Lead Time Reduction, Supply Chain Management, Materials Expediting, Vendor Relationship Management

Data Analysis & Software: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), SAP ERP, Oracle SCM, Data Reporting, Problem Solving, Process Improvement

Communication & Collaboration: Cross-functional Teamwork, Stakeholder Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Project Coordination