Cat Joniec
@catjoniec
Operations and procurement professional driving cost, efficiency, and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile operations and business professional with 8+ years' experience across supply chain, procurement, transport logistics, HR administration, quality management, and sales coordination. I hold a BSc in Business Management and have repeatedly delivered measurable improvements in cost savings, service continuity, and operational responsiveness in demanding, multi-site environments.
I excel at end-to-end procurement, route planning and night-shift operational leadership, supplier governance, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. Bilingual in English and Polish, I am available immediately for remote roles in operations, procurement, project support, administration, or HR and bring a track record of fast, pragmatic problem solving under pressure.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sole night-shift operational lead for a multi-depot retail logistics operation managing ~20 vehicles and 50+ drivers; reduced potential 2-hour downtime to 15 minutes and improved maintenance response times to maintain service levels.
Reach Truck Driver
Halfords
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Operated reach truck in a high-volume distribution centre handling high-bay racking put-aways, picks, and full replans while maintaining inventory accuracy and quality control.
Performed pallet verification, dispatch compliance checks, and enforced safety standards at a major port logistics hub to ensure accurate and compliant night-shift operations.
Sales Coordinator
KJ Ryan Limited
Oct 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Managed commercial administration and cross-functional scheduling, processed POs in Sage ERP, prepared quotations and export documentation, and coordinated production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
Purchaser
KJ Ryan Limited
Jul 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years)
Managed end-to-end procurement for a Tier 2 automotive supplier to Jaguar Land Rover, delivering up to 60% savings on consumables and 10% freight savings through supplier renegotiation while maintaining supply continuity.
HR Administrator
KJ Ryan Limited
Oct 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 7 months)
Delivered full-cycle HR administration including recruitment, payroll via Vanquish, onboarding, training records, and employee relations to ensure compliance and operational continuity.
Quality Technician
KJ Ryan Limited
Oct 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years)
Inspected automotive interior components pre-dispatch for Tier 1/2 programmes, trained production staff, and reported quality and schedule issues to management to support on-time delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Roehampton
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
2019 - 2023
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Management focusing on operations, supply chain, procurement, and administration.
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