Benedict Charles
Materials Controller Buyer @Schneider Electric
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WORK HISTORY
Materials Controller Buyer @Schneider Electric
Leeds, GB
Responsible for end-to-end procurement and material management across multiple high-value projects, ensuring seamless supply chain operations and on-time delivery.Key Responsibilities:Manage complete procurement cycle: sourcing, ordering, and expediting materials to meet production schedules.Collaborate with production teams to ensure material availability and prevent line stoppages.Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock for operational efficiency.Key AchievementsLed procurement for the £1.5M Trimline Project, overseeing all components and delivering ahead of customer deadlines.Directed material management for Eco-Fit Field Optimization, reducing excess inventory through pallet audits and lowering storage costs.Independently handled 250+ spare parts orders, achieving 100% on-time delivery.Created 50+ Bills of Materials (BOMs), improving documentation accuracy and procurement efficiency.Delivered in cost savings through strategic supplier negotiations and charge management.Core Competencies:Procurement & Sourcing | Supplier Management | Inventory Control | Project Coordination | Cost Reduction | BOM Creation
EDUCATION
Coventry University London
Msc, Enterprise and innovation with extended professional prastice
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
ABOUT BENEDICT CHARLES
MSc-qualified Supply Chain Professional with 3+ years of rapid progression at Schneider Electric. I specialize in managing high-value procurement cycles, having successfully led the £1.5M Trimline Project and achieved over in documented cost savings. Expert in SAP-driven inventory control and global supplier relationship management (100+ partners). I thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments where I can leverage Kaizen and Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational efficiency.
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