Bari Pollard

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I am Bari Pollard. a senior production and material planning manager with experience of implementing new systems to improve and control the throughputs within a business. I have the ability to assimilate information, identify areas for improvement and create effective solutions to achieve the end result. A calm and collected individual whose strength is facilitating between many different groups to achieve the company goals. Achievements Sourced and implemented a complete new ERP system to manage the company. This increased our control over the stocks and reduced our yearly stock variance down to less than ?1000. Implemented capacity planning to maximise the company output and to achieve the customer's requirements. Worked with Tesco and other major supermarkets on promotional forecast models to ensure maximum supply with minimum waste. I have walked the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu, and also been Scuba Diving all over the world.

Planning Manager at Stateside Foods

October 2007 - March 2009

My position here was Planning Manager for Stateside Foods in Bolton. I had 3 direct reports working over a 7 day week to ensure production is planned maximising efficiencies whilst achieving 100% customer service level. Issuing achievable plans and reviewing efficiencies to flag up poor performing areas to the relevant managers. Generating material requirements for the Purchasing team and reviewing issues with material over usage with the Accounts team.

Planning and Performance Manager at Greggs PLC

December 2005 - October 2007

My role within Greggs was Supply Chain Manager. This involved setting up systems and procedures to generate schedules and plans to meet the shop requirements. Another part of the job was to introduce KPI measures to the shop floor to move the business forward. Within this role I had one direct report, the Warehouse Manager. This position was a key coordinator between Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Administration.

Purchasing and Logistics Manager at VTL Group

April 2002 - November 2005

At VTL my role was Purchasing and Logistics Manager, part of the senior management team, reporting to the Managing Director with 3 Direct reports. I was responsible for the flow of material from order placement through to delivery with the customer. Whilst here I recruited a team to achieve the companies' goals and expectations. Set realistic targets and implemented training schedules to motivate the team. Worked closely with the suppliers to improve the delivery and quality issues. Met with the customers to explain non-delivery and action plans to improve the situation.

Site Planner at F. Duerr & Sons

November 2000 - April 2002

At Duerr's I was the Site Planner, reporting to the Logistics Manager and Operations Director. This involved generating plans and scheduling all lines within the factory to ensure high efficiencies and customer satisfaction. Within this role I had to ensure all Raw Materials were available for the plan with close consultations with the buyer. Order all Nut requirements for the peanut butter department. Review labour and capacity requirements with production mangers. Close consultations with the Sales department to ensure customer needs are met. Implement promotion activity in accordance with the forecast and react accordingly.

Despatch Manager at Northern Foods

December 1992 - November 2000

I was the in charge of the Despatch area at Trafford Park Bakery controlling three shifts, each of 5 people, ensuring the product was despatched to the customer as accurately and efficiently as possible. This involved close liaisons with customers, production and the planning department. This also involved co-ordinating haulage firms for availability of vehicles for our product. Another part of this role was to generate Budgets and to control costs in the department. Reduced overtime costs in department by recruiting extra part time workers.

Business Development Assistant at Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind

April 2012

Working with Mind to support the growth of the organisation in response to the amount of support needed within the local communities.

Owner at PC Helperathome

2009

Working for myself to repair, maintain and upgrade home users PC's.

University of Manchester - Institute of Science and Technology

1989 – 2001

Physics

Interested in building and fixing PC's, scuba diving and Manchester City, before they were famous!