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Vimean Bunleng

Vimean Bunleng

Phnom Penh,Cambodia

Summary

Proven Production Planner at Quality Produce Packers, adept in demand planning and forecasting with a knack for clear communication. Excelled in optimizing resource utilization and spearheading new product development, ensuring compliance with key regulations. Demonstrated expertise in MS Office and Freshpack Multi-Radford, achieving top-tier project outcomes and maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planner

Quality Produce Packers
04.2023 - Current
  • Manage key customer accounts, including New Zealand Avocado Collective and Balle Brother
  • Develop and implement daily production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization
  • Conduct demand planning and forecasting for fresh produce, ensuring optimal inventory levels
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for account managers and produce traders, addressing inquiries and resolving issues
  • Lead new product development initiatives, including conducting costing analysis to evaluate product viability
  • Monitor production activities to ensure on-time and within-budget completion while maintaining quality standards
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulations and quality systems, including WorkSafe, HACCP, MPI, and Food Safety Program

Operation Coordinator

Fresh Direct Limited
04.2020 - 04.2023
  • Generated daily KPI reports to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Managed packaging inventory, including procurement, to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste
  • Implemented Bartender software for barcode product labeling, improving efficiency and accuracy
  • Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to standardize processes
  • Managed document control using SharePoint, ensuring accessibility and version control
  • Recruited and hired casual employees to meet fluctuating staffing needs
  • Supported new product launches from planning to implementation, ensuring a smooth transition
  • Managed projects for key customers, such as Costco, Farro, Woolworths, and Foodstuffs, meeting specific requirements

Assistant Manager

Standing Room Espresso
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Allocate workloads to team members
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the café
  • Delivered excellent customer service consistently
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored baristas and other staff members
  • Monitor daily sales, control labor costs and minimise waste to improve profitability

Internship

Reduced to Clear
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Investigate stock discrepancies, identifying root causes and their impact on inventory accuracy and profitability
  • Conducte the project in five stages: observation, planning, investigation, recommendation, and feedback & evaluation
  • Utilize Fishbone Analysis and the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) during the investigation stage to systematically identify and prioritize key factors contributing to stock discrepancies
  • Successfully identify problems leading to stock issues and developed actionable recommendations for process improvements, including enhancements to the inventory tracking system and data entry procedures
  • Present findings and recommendations to management, contributing to the implementation of solutions that improved inventory accuracy and reduced stock loss

Internship (Stock Discrepancies Project Team Leader)

Gilmours Foodstuffs
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Appointed as Team Leader by the lecturer for the 'Stock Discrepancies' project, a key component of the Applied Operations class focused on the Frozen and Chilled section at Gilmours Mt
  • Roskill
  • Led the team in investigating and resolving stock discrepancies, a critical issue presented by the client, Gilmours
  • Conducted comprehensive root cause analysis using Business Analytic and Improvement Toolbox (BAIT) methods, including Fishbone, Affinity Diagram, Pareto Analysis, Strawman Diagram, and Value Stream Mapping, to identify and prioritize the underlying causes of discrepancies
  • Prepared and presented a benchmarking section comparing Gilmours' operations to those of L'Oréal and NewCold, identifying best practices and potential areas for improvement
  • Successfully led the team in implementing the 5S methodology within one of the largest freezers (-20C), resulting in improved organization, efficiency, and safety
  • Developed a 5S Audit Worksheet, including evaluation forms and radar charts, to facilitate ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the 5S implementation
  • Delivered a successful final presentation and report, outlining the project's findings, recommendations, and outcomes, achieving the highest grade in the class

Education

Bachelor Degree - Business, Majoring in Operational Management

UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
NEW ZEALAND
01.2020

Diploma - Business Level 5

EDENZ COLLEGE
NEW ZEALAND
10.2016

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Demand Planning and Forecasting
  • Freshpack Multi - Radfords
  • Communication
  • Xero

References

  • Mr. Tarun Kusalkar, Business Manager, Quality Produce Packers, tkusalkar@qpp.co.nz, +64220181243
  • Mr. Vithyea Noreak Tau, Business Owner, Standing Room Espresso, noreak.tau@gmail.com, +64212888826

Training

  • Essential First Aid Training, 2022, Completed company mandated First Aid Training and provided first aid assistance to colleagues when needed.
  • Security Awareness Training, Not Provided, Compulsory monthly training covering various security topics relevant to J&P Turner Group.

Softskillssoftware

  • MS Office, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Demand Planning and Forecasting, Proficient in demand planning and forecasting, including managing customer sales portals, developing comprehensive forecasting plans, and creating optimized daily production schedules.
  • Freshpack Multi - Radfords (Inventory System), Expert in using Radford's Freshpack Multi for comprehensive inventory control, encompassing raw material management, production tracking, and finished goods dispatch.
  • Communication, Proven ability to build strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Xero (Accounting Software), Proficient in using Xero for various accounting tasks, including creating new item codes, setting up customers, generating invoices, and producing financial reports.

Honorsachievements

  • Award of Academic Excellence, Edenz Colleges, 03/01/17
  • Khmer Reading and Writing Contest, American Intercon School, 02/01/15, Awarded 2nd Place (Silver Medal) and 75% scholarship
  • Phnom Penh Outstanding Student Contest (Subject Khmer Literature), American Intercon School, 2015, 1st Place - Represented American Intercon School in city-wide competition among Phnom Penh high schools.
  • Class Monitor, American Intercon School, 2012-2015, Elected as Class Monitor by peers for three consecutive years, demonstrating consistent leadership and trustworthiness.
  • ZUNSEF Science Fair, Zaman University, 2014, Topic: Biodiesel Production from Used Cooking Oil - Researched, developed, and implemented a process for producing biodiesel from used cooking oil.
  • ZUNSEF Science Fair, Zaman University, 2013, Topic: Hydraulic Crane - Designed and constructed a working model of a hydraulic crane using medical tongue depressors.
  • Fundraising Event, American Intercon School, 2013, Led a team in organizing and operating a food stall at the 'Talent for a Cause' fundraising event.
  • Phnom Penh Outstanding Student Contest (Subject Physic), American Intercon School, 2012, 1st Place - Represented American Intercon School in city-wide competition among Phnom Penh high schools.
  • Director of Role Play at Cultural Event, American Intercon School, 2012, Led the casting, scriptwriting, and direction of a short role play based on a traditional folktale.

Timeline

Production Planner

Quality Produce Packers
04.2023 - Current

Operation Coordinator

Fresh Direct Limited
04.2020 - 04.2023

Internship

Reduced to Clear
02.2020 - 06.2020

Internship (Stock Discrepancies Project Team Leader)

Gilmours Foodstuffs
07.2019 - 11.2019

Assistant Manager

Standing Room Espresso
01.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor Degree - Business, Majoring in Operational Management

UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Diploma - Business Level 5

EDENZ COLLEGE
Vimean Bunleng