Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Timeline
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Liam Cashman

Cork

Summary

Dynamic Logistics Project Manager with a proven track record at Apple Distribution International, excelling in supply chain optimization and process improvement. Successfully led initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, achieving a 95% customer delivery performance. Adept at risk assessment and data analysis, driving impactful results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Project Manager

Apple Distribution International
Cork
05.2011 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: (Electronics Industry - Cork Based)
  • Logistics Lead - AppleCare Distribution Centre Programs (February 2019– August 2019)
  • Managed Trade In Program tasks for Logistics.
  • Fixtures Co-ordination.
  • Operations Lead - Finished Goods Distribution Centre Operations (November 2017 to February 2019)
  • Operational responsibility for two Finished Goods Distribution Centres and Return Materials Teams.
  • Managed escalations on day to day issues.
  • Conducted Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews with Distribution Centre partners.
  • Team leader for staff of four people.
  • Prepared Finished Goods Operations for ISO audit.
  • Co-Ordinated Off Site Team events.
  • Logistics Lead - India Finished Goods DC On-Boarding Program (Oct 2016 – November 2017)
  • Managed Logistics tasks (for both DC and Transport Carriers) from Design Phase to Production Ramp.
  • Prepared detailed Logistics User Acceptance Test (UAT) plan.
  • Facilitated UAT implementation for Logistics.
  • Co-ordinated Cut Over and initial Production Ramp requirements for Logistics.
  • Medical Leave - August 2019 to Present.

Senior Business Planning Analyst

LSI Storage Ireland
Cork
06.2006 - 05.2011
  • Company Overview: (Electronics Industry - Cork Based)
  • Project Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Project Manager responsible for (1) new product introduction and (2) product end of life.
  • Forecasting and Demand Planning Process Development and Improvement.
  • “Bravo Award” for outstanding performance on a product launch (2006) and for process improvement (2011)).
  • ISO audit departmental project leader.
  • Supply Chain Planning Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Materials Program Lead for Contract Manufacturer (Flextronics Mexico, US, Ireland).
  • Sales and Operations planning of 260 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) for key OEM customers.
  • Chaired staff and forecast review meetings, developed team goals and measured team performance.

New Product Introduction Lead & Business Analyst

Organon Ireland Limited
Dublin
09.2001 - 06.2006
  • Company Overview: (Pharmaceutical Industry – Dublin Based)
  • Project Manager for New Product Introduction and Product Site Transfers.
  • Produced, agreed and implemented weekly production plan.
  • (Exceeded 95% Customer Delivery Performance Target on Tablets product line and re-engineered finite scheduling process delivering savings of $280,000).
  • Completed End User Testing on Plan to Make (PTM) module of Oracle (JD Edwards) ERP system.
  • Delivered ERP end user training to 70 employees in the Logistics & Operations Departments.

Product Manager

Gateway (EMEA) Corporation
Dublin
11.1999 - 09.2001
  • Company Overview: (Electronics Industry – Dublin Based)
  • Managed product life cycle of consumer and small business components to the value of $10 million.
  • Six Sigma product simplification team lead. (Reduced component types by 25% (i.e. from 600 to 450)).
  • Identified new product configuration opportunities supported by comprehensive business and marketing plans.

New Product Introduction Lead and Supply Chain Planning

3COM Technologies
Dublin
01.1998 - 11.1999
  • Company Overview: (Electronics Industry – Dublin Based)
  • Materials Project Lead for the introduction of new products to the manufacturing site.
  • End user acceptance testing, data migration and validation on SAP R3 Global ERP Implementation project.
  • Defined, implemented and measured performance on Master Production Schedule and Material Requirements plan.

Education

Diploma - Applied Project Management

Institute of Project Management
Ireland
05.1999

Master Degree - Business Studies (Specialising in Strategic Management and Business Planning)

University College Dublin
Dublin
09.1996

International Visiting Student - Capital Markets and International Business

Harvard University
United States
06.1995

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University College Cork
Cork
06.1995

Skills

  • Logistics management
  • Project management
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Risk assessment
  • Process improvement
  • Data analysis

Certification

  • Toastmasters Advanced Communicator Bronze and Advanced Leadership Bronze – 2014
  • (First person in British Isles to achieve “Triple Crown” in Toastmasters – 2014)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) in “Good Standing” – 2010
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – 2006
  • Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) – 2004

References

References are available on request

Hobbies and Interests

Apple Cork Toastmasters – President 2014, Education Officer 2013 & Membership Officer 2012., Cycling, Running, Triathlon (Communications Officer Cork Tri Club 2007 to 2011, Membership Officer Triathlon Ireland 2003)., Took time out, after university, from October 1996 to December 1997 to travel Australia and Asia.

Training

  • Completed training courses in the following:
  • Soft Skills (Negotiations, Time Management, Problem Solving, Train the Trainer).
  • SAP R3, SAP (APO) & Oracle (JD Edwards) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.
  • Agile Product Data Management System.
  • Occupational First Aid.
  • Internal Quality Auditor.
  • Kepner Traege (Project Management).

Timeline

Logistics Project Manager

Apple Distribution International
05.2011 - 08.2019

Senior Business Planning Analyst

LSI Storage Ireland
06.2006 - 05.2011

New Product Introduction Lead & Business Analyst

Organon Ireland Limited
09.2001 - 06.2006

Product Manager

Gateway (EMEA) Corporation
11.1999 - 09.2001

New Product Introduction Lead and Supply Chain Planning

3COM Technologies
01.1998 - 11.1999

Diploma - Applied Project Management

Institute of Project Management

Master Degree - Business Studies (Specialising in Strategic Management and Business Planning)

University College Dublin

International Visiting Student - Capital Markets and International Business

Harvard University

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University College Cork

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