Procurement and Inventory Supervisor

• Nov 2022 - Present

Purchasing Manager

• Jan 2018 - Oct 2022

• Lead and manage a purchasing team to support business growth and financial health • Maintain strong partnerships with suppliers to negotiate contractual agreements • Review monthly stock requirements and provide purchase forecasts to key suppliers • Provide hands-on support to purchasing team when required • Prepare and create executive-level financial reports for distribution to the management team and Board • Provide training and development opportunities to improve team capability • Manage and coordinate manual processes in the event of a cyber-attack • Work collaboratively to improve price accuracy Show less

Purchasing Manager

• May 2016 - Jan 2018

• Managed the national warehouse and coordinated delivery logistics across 110 retail stores • Conducted monthly stock reviews and placed orders to ensure adequate stock holdings • Managed the introduction process for new products • Coordinated shipments for an average of 6-8 import deliveries annually • Facilitated and approved supplier trade shows and National Conferences • Worked collaboratively with the marketing department on significant catalogue promotions opportunities • Built strong working relationships with IT providers to ensure hardware and software maintenance and updates Show less

Inventory and Purchasing Controller

• Mar 2012 - Feb 2016

• Managed inventory levels across five state warehouses • Maintained an accurate inventory database, including spare parts and servicing equipment for the retail sector • Conducted stock reviews and finalised orders on a daily, weekly and monthly basis • Developed a reporting process to track shipments and deliver date estimates accurately • Implemented a manufacturing module within the ERP system to cater for the new sector of the business • Maintained and managed shipment logistics for an average of several container deliveries per month Show less

Inventory And Customer Service Supervisor

• Sep 2010 - Mar 2012

• Managed procurement processes for a diverse range of imported and locally produced products • Conducted daily, weekly and monthly stock reviews • Coordinated orders and shipment details for several container deliveries per week • Developed a comprehensive digital reporting process to determine stock requirements • Reviewed and improved ERP systems, warehouse management systems and warehouse layout • Managed procurement processes for a diverse range of imported and locally produced products • Conducted daily, weekly and monthly stock reviews • Coordinated orders and shipment details for several container deliveries per week • Developed a comprehensive digital reporting process to determine stock requirements • Reviewed and improved ERP systems, warehouse management systems and warehouse layout

Coles Vendor Replenishment Planner

• Sep 2006 - Sep 2010

• Managed and maintained suitable inventory levels across various state distribution centres• Monitored baseline store stock levels, raising replenishment orders to ensure adequate stock levels• Identified potential short code and use-by-date issues• Forecasted and maintained stock levels during sales catalogues and promotional periods• Reported on planned vs achieved sales data and coordinated expedited deliveries for unexpected sales

Planning And Purchasing Manager

• Jun 2005 - Sep 2006

• Managed production planning and procurement processes for two manufacturing environments• Reviewed, adapted and implemented additional automated systems to streamline manual processes• Extracted and reviewed digital data to assist in KPI monitoring • Liaised with external software suppliers to upgrade current systems to improve productivity • Developed processes to improve ‘special promotion’ tenders within major supermarkets• Worked collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to drive business outcomes Show less