Garry Poulios
Supply Chain Manager at Living Turf- Claim this Profile
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Eddie X.
With his exceptional customer service, Garry has been providing a smooth experience while balancing the volatility of demand and cost behind the scene. I have been truly enjoying the experience with Garry and I am sure he is a great asset to any company who appreciates his professional dedication and contribution.
Eddie X.
With his exceptional customer service, Garry has been providing a smooth experience while balancing the volatility of demand and cost behind the scene. I have been truly enjoying the experience with Garry and I am sure he is a great asset to any company who appreciates his professional dedication and contribution.
Eddie X.
With his exceptional customer service, Garry has been providing a smooth experience while balancing the volatility of demand and cost behind the scene. I have been truly enjoying the experience with Garry and I am sure he is a great asset to any company who appreciates his professional dedication and contribution.
Eddie X.
With his exceptional customer service, Garry has been providing a smooth experience while balancing the volatility of demand and cost behind the scene. I have been truly enjoying the experience with Garry and I am sure he is a great asset to any company who appreciates his professional dedication and contribution.
Credentials
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Work Cover Forklift Training
OHS Certification AustraliaJan, 2005- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Living Turf
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Australia
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supply Chain Manager
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Feb 2018 - Present
As a Supply Chain Manager, I run Warehouses and Logistics for Living Turf. As a turf agronomy business, Living Turf helps managers to produce better turf surfaces with less environmental impact. As a Supply Chain Manager, I run Warehouses and Logistics for Living Turf. As a turf agronomy business, Living Turf helps managers to produce better turf surfaces with less environmental impact.
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Luxaroma | Eroma Manufacturing
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Sydney, Australia
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Contract Production Manager
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Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
✓ Involved in running and improving the manufacturing of fragrances and candles ✓ Improved productivity output for the two divisions ✓ Managed team KPI's and trained team members with the skills to be deployed across all divisions of the business improving warehouse and distribution efficiencies ✓ Implemented process improvements on Made to Order requirements, improved turnaround times and scheduling for efficiency gains ✓ Involved in running and improving the manufacturing of fragrances and candles ✓ Improved productivity output for the two divisions ✓ Managed team KPI's and trained team members with the skills to be deployed across all divisions of the business improving warehouse and distribution efficiencies ✓ Implemented process improvements on Made to Order requirements, improved turnaround times and scheduling for efficiency gains
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True Brands Australia
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Australia
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Aug 2007 - Oct 2017
✓ Promoted in the organisation from a single site Purchasing Manager to head up the Group Buying function and led a small team to drive manufacturing, distribution and supply chain outcomes ✓ Oversaw the performance of a 90-day rotating schedule manufacturing operation including production scheduling to ensure short and medium-term customer demand was met ✓ Performed S&OP function, logistics and distribution ✓ Developed procurement strategies in relevant supply markets, international and local procurement process execution, select negotiate and execute contracts with suppliers and monitor performance ✓ Developed excellent relationships with overseas vendors managing the import of raw materials and export of 40 containers per annum of Crusader medicated soap to Nigeria and other clients ✓ Managed raw materials and finished goods inventory including rationalised inventory holdings reducing 1500 SKU's over six month period allowing working capital reduction ✓ Led Continuous Improvement process for supply chain strategies aligned to business objectives and identified opportunities for cost reduction ✓ Secured and maintained ISO standards and management systems ✓ Prepared and analysed monthly operational performance statistics, such as DIFOT, error reports, finished goods stock on hand, raw materials holdings and back order reports ✓ Managed all day to day ICT functions, developed technology to improve efficiencies such as e-procurement and implemented centralised purchasing across the network Show less
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Ingal Civil Products
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Sydney, Australia
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Purchasing Manager
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Feb 2006 - Jul 2007
✓ Accelerated into Senior Purchasing Officer role after four months with this manufacturer and supplier of road safety barrier systems and other steel and galvanised speciality product for engineering applications ✓ Accountable for negotiating best value contracts for materials, goods and services with a diverse supplier base both nationally and internationally ✓ Proactive relationship development with suppliers to improve efficiency ✓ Sourced alternative suppliers with a focus on low-cost country sourcing ✓ Worked closely with the operations, warehouse and inventory teams to ensure all materials were in stock for manufacturing Show less
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ANZPAC
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Sydney, Australia
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Gravure Controller
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Jul 2002 - Jan 2006
✓ Accountable for all aspects of procurement of central impression gravure printing machines with manual, semi-automated or computerised process controls ✓ Controlled inventory levels including ordering, receipt and commissioning of machinery and inks and perform periodic stock cycle counts ✓ Set up Gravure machinery for graphics and text work including standard and special colours ✓ Involved in the continuous improvement of operational processes ✓ Accountable for all aspects of procurement of central impression gravure printing machines with manual, semi-automated or computerised process controls ✓ Controlled inventory levels including ordering, receipt and commissioning of machinery and inks and perform periodic stock cycle counts ✓ Set up Gravure machinery for graphics and text work including standard and special colours ✓ Involved in the continuous improvement of operational processes
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Education
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APICS
Program towards CPIM Credentials -
APICS
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St George TAFE
Certificate IV, Businees, Purchasing