Andy Simpson

Account Manager at Leoni

Greater Coventry Area

About

A results oriented high achiever, I am equally happy working on my own or as part of a team. I have spent a significant number years working in a manufacturing environment supporting such industries as automotive, military and aerospace. Within these roles I have worked with electrical wiring harnesses (EDS), soft trim and mechanisms. I have been employed in both Engineering and Commercial roles and see these as complimentary skills which enable to work at a very high level in different functional roles. I have a logical approach to problem solving and believe that my diverse background gives me an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process. My history allows me to see the 'bigger picture' and look past issues to formulate strategies and solutions.

Experience

  • Account Manager at LEONI
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

  • Senior Cost Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover
    Jan 2014 - Apr 2019 · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Delphi (11 yrs 7 mos)
    • Sales Manager
      Mar 2012 - Dec 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Managing a €30m sales account across multiple customers. Coordination of staff – Sales Engineers. Creation of Annual business plan. Co-ordination and lead for customer enquiries and liaison with RFQ team to define customer needs in a precise and timely manner. Management of design changes to support cost targets whilst maintaining profitability. Acting as the main commercial interface to the customer. Manufacturing Locations Turkey and Morocco

    • Account Manager
      Jun 2002 - Mar 2012 · 9 yrs 10 mos

      To play a lead role developing current and new business To act as the main commercial interface with the customer representing Delphi Responsible for cost tracking engineering changes and new quotations Achievement of defined project targets regarding capacities, deadlines, costs and profits Liaison with the manufacturing plant regarding costs and change timing Securing and expanding profit situation with current production and replacement parts ( technical responsibility for sales) Manufacturing Locations - Turkey and Morocco

  • Commercial Engineer at Brose Ltd
    Sep 1997 - Jun 2002 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Achievement of defined project targets regarding capacities, deadlines, costs and profits. Securing and expanding profit situation with current production and replacement parts ( technical responsibility for sales) Negotiation of new agreements with key accounts to achieve commitment to ongoing business. Maintenance of customer accounts, quotation preparation / presentation and negotiation. Responsible for annual sales plan preparation. Responsible as both Project Manager and team member for new project work. VISO Maintenance. Manufacturing Locations - UK and Turkey

  • Commercial Manager at Collins & Aikman
    Jun 1992 - Sep 1997 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Negotiation of new agreements with key accounts. Maintenance of customer accounts. Providing the prime interface for all customers. Liaison with internal and external Quality Assurance, Engineering, Purchasing, Technical Support and Accounts functions. Responsible for providing information to all functions regarding the customers new and ongoing requirements. Responsible for all new enquiries and providing cost and pricing details to all customers. Ensuring that all pre-production activities are defined and completed via the Advanced Product Quality Planning Procedure with the use of multi-functional teams. Conversant with the use of MRPII based software. Manufacturing Locations - UK