Summary
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Outside Interests
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Adam Downard

Elliminyt,VIC

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Bulla Dairy Foods, excelling in production planning and process improvement. Proven track record in optimizing inventory levels and enhancing scheduling efficiency. Strong leader with effective communication skills, adept at cross-functional collaboration to drive results and maximize customer satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Scheduler

Bulla Dairy Foods
Colac, VIC
02.2024 - Current
  • Lead the 13 Week tactical horizon - implemented processes and created playbooks.
  • Evaluated processes within Scheduling Department and recommended applicable improvements.
  • Collaborated with Demand, Procurement, Quality Control, and Operations for timely production schedule completion.
  • Developed strategies to enhance efficiency within Scheduling Department.
  • Guided junior schedulers in creating complex schedule baselines and tracking progress.

Master Planner

Bulla Dairy Foods
Colac, VIC
07.2020 - 02.2024
  • Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss issues or concerns relating to the master plan schedule.
  • Developed plans to optimize inventory levels, minimize costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized ERP systems to track the progress of open orders, manage stock levels, and adjust the supply plan as needed.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, sales, marketing and finance to develop comprehensive plans that meet customer needs while maximizing profitability.

Skills

  • Scheduling software
  • Production planning
  • Inventory management
  • Process improvement
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Outside Interests

  • I am a current life member of the South Colac Football Club, with 37 years of experience playing, coaching, serving as a committee member, and in junior development
  • I am a well respected community member who has helped lead club success and help promote Bulla values in the community. Last year as an example i helped promote Bulla at the local Auskick day handing out choc tops from the Bulla van.

References

  • David Rippon - 0460 322 438
  • Lauren Davies - 0416 537 833

Timeline

Lead Scheduler

Bulla Dairy Foods
02.2024 - Current

Master Planner

Bulla Dairy Foods
07.2020 - 02.2024
Adam Downard