Mark Ellit
Guildford,NSW
Summary
Demand, Supply and Inventory management professional with a career spanning over 14 years across various industries including FMCG, manufacturing and distribution. With over four years as a Demand Planning Manager, capabilities include process management and continuous improvement, supply and demand analysis, as well as inventory management and leading the Sales and Operations Planning process. Commercially minded with ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to develop a sound demand and supply process whilst achieving inventory targets
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
National Demand & Inventory Manager
Hills Ltd
01.2017 - Current
- Hills is a Leading distributor of integrated technology and communication solutions for homes, schools, hospitals, and aged care facilities ANZ Region.
- Manage a team of 2 planners 4 purchasing officers, my purpose is to manage demand management and Inventory life cycle and lead the S&OP process to improve operational processes and increasing cash flow Responsibilities.
- Lead and Facilitate S&OP process to discuss financial Budget vs.Sales vs.Forecast spend up to $240M annually.
- Initiate programs to maximize inventory turns and identify slow moving items in the inventory life cycle.
- Leading the health business and projects by managing End to End supply chain by ensuring all projects planning and activities are executed and delivered in timely manner
- Developed and managed the NERO and Back order reports which helped to achieve 95% In-Stock position and has improved customer service from 88% to 95% Target.
- Successful work with Project managers to manage project requirements and production plans to meet customer needs which contribute to 95% customer satisfaction.
- Reduced inventory holdings by 10% (to $10M) by developing new process on stock categories and performance helped to reduce SLOB by 15% across branches.
INVENTORY PLANNER
Wesfarmers/Blackwoods
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Blackwoods is a leading supplier of tools, safety gear, workwear and other industrial supplies to businesses of all sizes across Australia.
- Managed the demand management process and ensure all forecast and inventory targets are achieved.
- Managed and Provided summary reports for demand plan and Inventory target for the monthly SIOP meeting to discuss gaps between forecasts and budget spend up to $180M annually.
- Managed the demand and replenishment for promotions, new products (NPI's) and run out lines across NSW region.
- Regular reviews of major customer accounts, including Sydney Water and East/West Connex, to improve DIFOT and SLA adherence, In stock position increased from 90% to 95% with automated DIFOT report.
- Further improved both in stock position and customer satisfaction rating to 95% each by utilizing the NERO and Unfilled Back order reports.
- Reduced inventory holdings by 10% (to $8M) by developing new process on stock categories, inventory performance and aged stock.
DEMAND PLANNING MANAGER
Pentair Ltd
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Pentair delivers industry leading products, services and solutions in the water industry
- Managed three portfolios with $240M turnover in Australia.
- Led a role to develop a mature demand management process and successfully rolled to whole business to support the monthly SIOP process.
- Developed major reports for the SIOP process to discuss sales Forecast vs.Budget vs.Actual with spend up to $240M.
- Developed production plans for gaskets and fitting sites in QLD and VIC Plants to meet projects demand for our major customers.
- Improved customer service level from 90% to 95% by marrying the demand with supply with the S&OP process.
- Achieved 95% accuracy (previously 88%) in Demand Plan Vs.Supply plan.
- Reduced inventory holdings by 10% (to $20M) by developing new process on stock categories and inventory performance.
- Implemented new KPI's such as inventory targets, stock turn, inventory on hand and forecast accuracy to achieve efficiencies within S&OP.
Demand Planning Manager
Albright& Wilson
, NSW
11.2010 - 07.2013
- Albright& Wilson is the leading supplier of phosphates and surfactants to the household & personal care market with turnover of $160M annually for Australia.
- Developed a mature S&OP process with Integratos and rolled successfully to whole business
- Managed and supervised the monthly S&OP process to ensure demand/supply targets are achieved and SLA Target to customers is met
- Developed major reports for the SIOP process to discuss sales Forecast vs. Budget vs. Actual with spend up to $160M
- Developed and Managed Inventory Targets, Stock turn KPI and Forecast Accuracy
- Improved forecast accuracy from 75% to 90% • Increased customer service level to over 95% (previously 90%)
- Achieved 95% accuracy in Demand Plan Vs. Supply plan
- Reduced inventory holdings from $13M to $10M utilising a new process for stock categories and inventory holdings
ANZ NATIONAL DEMAND PLANNER
Orica
, NSW
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Managed three Portfolios with $280M turnover business in Australia.
- Developed major reports for the S&OP process to discuss sales Forecast vs. Budget vs. Actual figures up to $280M in spend
- Managed the monthly demand management and forecasting process
- Managed demand plan to ensure inventory and sales figures are accurately aligned in SAP database
- Managed and reviewed weekly stock availability and monthly stock turns
- Reduced inventory from $20M to $18M
- Improved forecast accuracy from 80% to 92%
DEMAND & SUPPLY PLANNER
Woolworths Limited
02.2003 - 12.2007
Education
Bachelor Of Business Information Systems - Information Systems And Mathematics
The University Of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW2002
Skills
- Database skills and experience (SAP, Demand Solution X, JD Edwards, Gains v7, Focus MRP systems, CITRIX MRP, COGNOS BI & COGNOS EP, BPCS MRP-DRP systems, Business Warehousing, I2 Oracle database)
- Microsoft Office products (Access, Advanced Excel 2010/2013, Word, MS Project, Lotus Notes)
- Budgeting and Sales analysis Demand Management and Material Forecasting Logistics and Supply planning Inventory Management Process implementation and improvement
- Key Training Courses and Memberships
- Advanced Excel 2010
- Demand Planning and Strategies - APICS (Workshop) 2008
- SAP - commencement module, Telstra shared services 2002
Timeline
National Demand & Inventory Manager
Hills Ltd
01.2017 - Current
INVENTORY PLANNER
Wesfarmers/Blackwoods
08.2015 - 12.2016
DEMAND PLANNING MANAGER
Pentair Ltd
08.2013 - 10.2014
Demand Planning Manager
Albright& Wilson
11.2010 - 07.2013
ANZ NATIONAL DEMAND PLANNER
Orica
01.2008 - 10.2010
DEMAND & SUPPLY PLANNER
Woolworths Limited
02.2003 - 12.2007
Bachelor Of Business Information Systems - Information Systems And Mathematics
The University Of Sydney
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