Profile:
A self-motivated, proactive and hard working Manager, with excellent analytical and
problem solving skills. Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team. An
effective communicator at all levels within an organisation, with experience at
confronting issues and presenting recommendations to senior managers. Is comfortable with
ambiguity and capable of performing in a change environment. Has proven track record of
project management.
Business Operations Director @ Key Responsibilities:
Member of UK/Ireland Pfizer Animal Health Leadership team contributing to the development
of strategy and operational management of the Pfizer Animal Health Business
UK Distributor Management
Line Management of Operations team (10 direct reports)
CRM/ETMS system responsibility (SIEBEL & Data Warehouse)
- Sales Operations Strategy (potentials, targeting & campaigns)
- Business Performance (product analysis and sales force effectiveness)
Pricing
- Strategy
- Veterinary and Trade Rebate management
Logistics (forecasting, supply & 3rd party logistics partner management - United Drug
Group)
Customer Services management
IT Systems Development
European Market Logistics (EML) & Demand Management team relationships
Key Achievements:
Implemented Siebel CRM system
Project Leader for new Vet Partner Pricing scheme
Implemented Distributor contracts providing greater control to Pfizer
Developed and introduced new marketing approach, Partners in Excellence, with
Distributors
Implemented in 2010 complete new upgrades of IT systems (Data Delivery, Pricing and Data
Warehouse From October 2004 to Present (11 years 3 months) Sales Operations Manager @ Key responsibilities:
Business and Cycle Planning
Area Business Manager Support
Measurement and Evaluation of Sales Force Activities
Manage the Sales Operation’s Co-ordinator
Data Stream Management for Sales Activities
Financial Planning and Analysis
Prepare Potential Data for Management approval
Ad Hoc Reports
Key Achievements:
Project Leader New VetSave Rebate Scheme - developed solution that minimised impact upon
Customers whilst delivering business goals From August 2003 to September 2004 (1 year 2 months) Business Analyst @ UK/Ireland & Europe
Key Responsibilities:
Member of UK/Ireland Management team
Member of Corporate Animal Health Finance team
Provide high-level analysis for Germany, Spain and Italy as well as in depth analysis for
the UK & Ireland
Sales and expense analysis
Financial planning and analysis for Local and Global Management
Budget Management
Co-ordinate monthly sales and earnings forecasts
Interface and network with local MC financial staff
Monthly processing and accruals
Balance sheet reconciliation
Provide financial and decision support promoting informed business decisions whilst
maintaining functional independence to accomplish corporate goals
Key Achievements:
Successfully deputised in absence of General Manager in Quarter 1 2001
A key member of UK Turnaround Team following major restructuring in 2001
Played a key role in the Competition Commission Inquiry and subsequent hearing in 2002
Produced extensive report on Spanish Animal Health business with recommendations to
improve profitability
Integral member of EDGE (Resource Optimisation Project) team for UK and Spain
Successfully negotiated Wholesaler approval for release of sales data to GfK (formally
IMS From January 2000 to August 2003 (3 years 8 months) Financial Analyst @ Key Responsibilities:
R&D reporting
Global product cost reporting
Balance sheet reconciliation
Month-end processing
Accruals
Fixed asset management
Animal Health reporting and financial support
Key Achievements:
Member of MOVEX 10 (AS400) implementation team
Installed FMIS (fixed asset system From March 1996 to January 2000 (3 years 11 months) Cost Analyst @ Key Responsibilities:
Costing
Inter-company reconciliation
Bid and tender quotes
Month-end processing
Animal Health reporting
Fixed asset system
Key Achievements:
Project Leader in implementation of FMIS (fixed asset system)
Member of BPCS project team From March 1990 to March 1996 (6 years 1 month) Costing and Payroll Supervisor @ Key Responsibilities:
Monthly processing of Payroll
Submission of management accounts
Responsible for three direct reports
Petty cash
Training/Skills/Abilities:
Computer literate with MS Office suite
Knowledge of Siebel, SalesLogix and Data Warehouse
Knowledge of AS400 systems, MOVEX and BPCS
Knowledge of Hyperion and Oracle Sales Analyser
Various courses including: Time Management, Project Management, Change Management,
Effective Presentations and Continuous Improvement From January 1987 to March 1990 (3 years 3 months)
Hazelwick School From 1980 to 1987 Andy Alman is skilled in: Forecasting, CRM, Management, Strategy, Budgets, Leadership, Project Management, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, Product Launch, Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Logistics, Project Planning, Performance Management