Experience

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  Containers for Change QLD

  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

  • Sustainability Manager

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

    Facilitate circular economy objectives Maximise recycling initiatives across Gold Coast venuesCollaborate with depot team managers to improve productivity of recycled materials including glass, plastic and aluminium.

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  KrocPak

  • Australia

  • CoFounder/Director

    • Aug 2018 - Dec 2023
    • Australia

    I founded Krocpak, a wholesale distributor of hospitality supplies. Please reach me at [email protected] or https://instagram.com/krocpak?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==

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  Tasklake Joinery

  • Arundel, Queensland, Australia

  • Production Capacity Planner/Inventory Controller

    • Mar 2023 - May 2023
    • Arundel, Queensland, Australia

    Task lake is a modern computerised joinery business specialising in custom and commercial projects, currently supplying six major high rise developments along the Gold Coast with cabinetry fit out. • Ensure a steady flow of materials to production teams • Receive and receipt hardware, board and consumables• Maintain stock/inventory records • Report stock movements from receivals to production areas• Safe operation of material handling equipment• Adhere to lean managements 5s principles of good housekeeping• Safely operate material handling equipment

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  Bidfood Australia Ltd

  • Banksmeadows, Sydney & Burleigh Heads Gold Coast

  • Inventory Controller /Despatcher

    • Jul 2022 - Feb 2023
    • Banksmeadows, Sydney & Burleigh Heads Gold Coast

    Bidfood is a global food service wholesaler and distributor of food, food packaging supplies and liquor.• Despatched customer orders ensuring quality and accuracy of pallitised consignments• Replenished daily stock ensuring (first in first out) rotation • Inventory Management / carried out stock takes• Updated damaged stock register/ reported out of stocks• Safely operated material handling equipment• Staged orders prior to loading vehicles• Ensured a clean warehouse/yard

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  Tradezone - Online Electrical Wholesaler

  • Gold Coast

  • Purchasing/Stores Officer

    • Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
    • Gold Coast

    Tradezone is Australia's Largest Online Electrical Wholesaler• Improved buyer/ supplier relationships• Data analysis and reporting• Picked, packed and scanned customer consignments• Replenished warehouse stock• Optimised delivery routes using transport management software • Despatched electrical cables and replenished • Safely operated material handling equipment and ensured a safe work environment for all personnel• Delivered customer consignments ensuring multi drop delivery schedules were correctly loaded and secured • Safely operated material handling equipment and ensured a safe warehouse environment for personnel

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  JDE Peet's

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Production and Warehouse Coordinator

    • Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Campos coffee's inspires genuine optimism and joy from your first sip.• Liaised with head of supply chain, production, roasting and buying teams to improve efficiency of production and distribution processes• Ensured daily assemblies met customer demand•   Maintained inventory ensuring the most efficient and effective warehouse practices were maintained •    Correctly stored bulk/raw materials •    Coordinated transport with 3PL warehouse and end customers• Securely stored imported bulk coffee beans•    Safely operated material handling equipment

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  MCDAS projects

  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

  • Production/Installation Coordinator

    • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

    Hotel fit out and refurbishment, commercial business refurbishment, maintenance, hospitality area design and joinery for the discerning operator• Coordinated continuous flow of materials for production to meet customer demands• Purchased materials for production • Managed waste/asbestos removal and recycling• Fostered a well functioning team environment with warehouse and tradespeople • Managed receivals, storage and materials• Coordinated delivery of materials to job sites and liaised with assembly, design and sales teams to coordinate customer delivery schedules • CNC machine operator, edge bander operator and scheduled 2 pac jobs• Prepared customer jobs/ coordinated installs with project managers• Machine maintenance and tool shop reordering

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  BGW Group

  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

  • Inventory/Purchasing Officer

    • May 2021 - Aug 2021
    • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

    • Procurement from wholesale supply contracts with a $1M inventory budget per store• Liaised with suppliers and commercial manager to facilitate wholesale supply contracts and improve credit terms• Successfully operated company ERP system for inventory reporting, purchasing and training purposes • Liaise with branch manager, sales and warehouse teams to increase efficiency and sales volume for stores• Improved inventory metrics, sales forecasts and warehouse processes leading to twelve per cent monthly store sales increase• Coordinated stock take and improved warehouse picking and despatch system by implementing policy and process procedures

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  PFD Food Services Pty Ltd

  • Tweed, New South Wales, Australia

  • Logistics/Despatch Supervisor

    • Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
    • Tweed, New South Wales, Australia

    • Liaised with accounts payable, operations and warehouse team ensuring order fulfillment• Despatch orders and loaded delivery vehicles • Replenished inventory • Customer sales, ensuring picked orders in full• Delivery ensuring route optimisation for delivery runs during peak periods • Ensured delivery temperatures and goods return register were complete at end of shift• Safe operation of material handling equipment and ensured cleanliness of facility including vehicles

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  ACM Parts

  • Gold Coast

  • Quality Control Specialist

    • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020
    • Gold Coast

    • Assessed used automotive parts and categorised for resale• Organised goods for export to Dubai/Middle East Countries • Inventory control/stocktake• Picked, wrapped and despatched good via direct couriers• Managed inventory of consumables for repair shops• Sorted parts ensuring quality controls were met• Safely operated material handling equipment

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  Norco Co-operative Limited

  • Labrador, Queensland, Australia

  • Production Specialist

    • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
    • Labrador, Queensland, Australia

    Norco operates a network of dairy production facilities across Northern New South Wales and Southeast Queensland. • Operated bottle labelling/supply machines ensuring quality, time and quantity records were kept • Ensured shift KPIs were achieved, fulfilling >20000liters/shift• Despatched customer consignments via local delivery fleet• Maintain bottle supply to Lismore production plant• Ensured HACCP and GMP principles were followed• Ensured quality control and automation systems were operating at capacity• Materials management, storage and replenishment (resins, labels, caps and consumables) • Fulfilled demand requirements for Coles, Woolworths and local customers

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  HIGHGROVE BATHROOMS PTY LTD

  • Gold Coast

  • Distribution Center Supervisor

    • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
    • Gold Coast

    Highgrove is an importer of bathroom wares • Fulfillment of retail store requisitions• Received and replenished stock• Planned delivery of goods to local stores / building sites• Ensured well organised 15000sq metre of warehouse space• Inventory Management • Safe operation of material handling equipment• Reported to Warehouse Manager

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  Real Pet Food Company

  • Yatala

  • Production/ Inventory Officer

    • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
    • Yatala

    Real Pet Food Company is the largest independent Pet Food manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand. The company operates six manufacturing plants across Australia.• Oversaw steady flow of production over four production/packing lines• Ensured quality controls were met and minimised rework• Successfully operated QAD ERP and scanners for inventory management/reporting • Ensured daily production schedules and KPIs were maintained• Storage of finished goods and distributed via Scott’s Refrigerated Transport• Fostered teamwork ensuring daily production schedules were maintained • Liaised with technicians to minimise machine downtime• Reported to Supply Chain Manager

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  Bindaree Food Group

  • Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia

  • Line Leader -Value Add Facility

    • Aug 2019 - Sep 2019
    • Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia

    Bindaree Food Group delivers tailored protein solutions from the paddock to the plate• Production line leader within value add facility• Met daily production KPIs and quality standards• Ensured Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point and Good Manufacturing Practice principles were adhered to• Responsible for ensuring availability of packaging materials for production line staff• Liaised with quality control supervisor and ensured production specification and weight consistency • Ensured pallets met specifications for Aldi, Coles and overseas export customers • Liaised with machine technicians to minimise machinery shut down times• Responsible for machine maintenance checks before shift/product change over

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  Huhtamaki

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Warehouse & Logistics Specialist

    • May 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    • Picked and palletised customer orders for 7-Eleven, Betty’s Burgers, Noodle Box, and other retail chain stores• Invoiced customers• Customer service • Inventory Control/replenishment• Managed Mainfreight Transport ensuring daily consignments were despatched on time and in full• Coordinated bulk transfers of inventory from bulk warehouse/import facility to local despatch warehouse

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  Black & White Cabs

  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

  • Administrative Officer

    • Feb 2019 - May 2019
    • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

    • Monitor patron usage of taxis across Gold Coast areas and ranks • Provided reports on various shifts/times, taxi bookings to Queensland State Manager• Liaised with community stakeholders including Gold Coast City Council to improve late night precinct of taxi ranks • Customer service

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  HPP Group

  • Molendinar Gold Coast

  • Despatch Manager

    • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
    • Molendinar Gold Coast

    The HPP Group has a diversely skilled management team, who have experience in all areas of the cabinetmaking industry• Respond promptly to phone and email enquiries• Liaised with production and Quality Control teams to meet timelines for customer orders• Plan delivery loads/routes for local delivery drivers • Maintained a well-functioning pick-up and collection area and served store customers • Expedited urgent customer orders• Completed employee timesheets• Reported to finance manager and liaised with sales teams to increase productivity• Carried out daily team meetings with production and quality control team to discuss constraints, disseminate information sharing and notify teams of job status

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  Chempro Chemists

  • Ashmore

  • Purchasing and Demand Planner Assistant/Store Receiving

    • May 2018 - Sep 2018
    • Ashmore

    Chempro Chemists have over 90 stores across Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales and are continually to add and to grow their network of Chempro Chemist Franchises • Responsible for receiving, vendor managed inventory and record keeping • Replenished stock ensuring correct stock rotation and cold chain warehouse temperatures • Liaised with buyers on supplier/transport issues to improve supply reliability • Responsible for despatch/receiving activities• Stocktaking • Data analysis and forecasting• Maintain ERP system and warehouse inventory levels • Fostered a team orientated working environment and safely operated materials handling equipment • Assisted picking store and nursing home orders as required in peak periods

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  O'Brien Group Australia

  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

  • Logistics Support Specialist

    • Apr 2018 - May 2018
    • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

    Managed Supplier Catering to multiple Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Venues. • Managed supplier catering deliveries to Metricon and CBus Stadiums• Set up retail outlets at event locations •Replenished retail outlet venues with overnight food and beverage deliveries• Safely operated forklift• Coordinated team job schedules for logistics staff• Facilitated bump out activities

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  Delaware North

  • Australia

  • Store Manager

    • Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
    • Australia

    The Commonwealth Games Village housed and catered for over 4400 athletes from Commonwealth Countries throughout the two-week event on the Gold Coast. • Developed and oversaw delivery schedules for catering deliveries• Oversaw bump-in/out logistics activities at Athletes Village • Developed staff rosters for stores & logistics personnel • Reported catering inventory usage to Systems Manager using ‘CHECK SCM’ ERP system• Facilitated toolbox team meetings and OH&S reporting • Managed stock replenishment and supplier delivery windows• Safely supervised team of staff

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  RGS Events Ltd

  • Australia

  • Logistics Supervisor

    • Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
    • Australia

    • Supervised Logistics staff for carrying out the bump in of furniture, fittings and equipment to the Athletes Village which include unloading of 12 40ft containers • Scheduled assembly and installation teams• Laised with GOLDOC representatives on progress in f rollout• Reported to Operations /Project Manager• Managed OH&S reporting

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  Cook's Plumbing Supplies

  • Banksmeadows Sydney

  • InventoryCoordinator /Despatcher Supervisor

    • Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
    • Banksmeadows Sydney

    Cooks Plumbing Supplies is Sydney’s largest independent plumbing supply company with ten locations across Sydney and Brisbane. • Operated Exact Globe for inter-store transfers, fulfilling requisitions and reporting requirements• Picked and Packed customer orders• Despatched delivery vehicles and loaded u doc transport management system with delivery consignments • Carried out stock-take of warehouse inventory• Sales and inventory control• Maintained returned goods register• Delivery of consignments to customers•. Trained new staff in warehouse and delivery operations

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  KrocPak

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Managing Partner

    • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Purchasing stock from local and overseas suppliers• Coordinate marketing material and develop website including E-commerce store• Inventory planning /forecasting • Customer service and despatch of online store orders using ZOho CRM • Invoiced customers and account management using Xero Accounting • Negotiated with suppliers and developed custom made products/packaging

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  JLR

  • Southport

  • Parts Warehouse Coordinator

    • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
    • Southport

    Bruce Lynton Group is a multi franchise automotive dealership.• Picked orders/transferring stock to partner franchise sites and local workshops• Receipted stock from suppliers with use of RF scanners• Trained new staff in warehouse operations • Jointly planned and set up new parts warehouse and systems for BLG Jaguar/Landrover acquisition • Operated ERA Net IT system for invoicing, inventory management and reporting• Carried out periodic stock take using of RF scanners• Removed obsolete parts from inventory and obtain credits from manufactures• Facilitated a safe working environment for all warehouse personnel• Liaised with parts manager and facilitated return and credits from OEM suppliers for obsolete and slow moving stock• Maintained cleanliness of vehicles and ensured safe operation of material handling equipment

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  MC LEAN INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS

  • Australia

  • Business Owner

    • Jul 2012 - Apr 2015
    • Australia

    Mc Lean Logistics provided labor hire staff/services for Warehouse and Logistics businesses across South East QLD• Developed customer base• Provided on hire logistics personnel • Managed teams and scheduled jobs• Liaised with clients and responded delivering highest level of customer service • Accounting and bookkeeping/invoicing clients• Payroll and rostering

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  Harsco Corporation

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Procurement 2IC

    • Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    2IC Procurement Coordinator – Harsco Rail, Brendale Brisbane Harsco is a diversified, worldwide industrial company providing services and engineered products to over 50 countries worldwide. With 18,500 staff worldwide, Harsco’s 2013 revenue totaled $2.9bn.• Managed all Purchase Order/ Supply Agreements• Operated ERP, MRP system for daily tasks and reporting• Inventory Management • Sales and Operations Planning • Liaised with Suppliers ensuring Production Capacity, Delivery Schedules and Lead Times were met for Production Schedules• Record Keeping for Auditing Purposes• Ensured Just In Time Delivery & Lean Manufacturing Principles were followed • Supervised and trained Warehouse Team

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  Lion

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Production/Distribution

    • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Operated SAP ERP for despatch reporting Machine operation for bottle supply

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  Sustainable Homes Queensland

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Director

    • Aug 2010 - Sep 2011
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Sustainable Homes Queensland provided sustainable home improvements to home owners in Queensland• Purchased materials• Quoted home owners for sustainable home improvements/ upgrades • Managed install teams and scheduled customer jobs• Accounting and bookkeeping• Carried out installations /trained staff• Ensured customer satisfaction and quality service •. Undertook Master Builders Training/certification • Developed marketing/ promotional material and mass distributed advertising

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  Queensland Government

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Procurement Officer

    • Oct 2009 - Aug 2010
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Developed Purchasing Policy and ProceduresManaged whole of Government contractsAssisted managing tender evaluations /contract renewalsRecords management Supplier evaluations Category management ERP implementation CIPSA Training

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  Queensland Rail

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Procurement Intern

    • Mar 2009 - Aug 2009
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Assessed strategic procurement initiatives Reported to senior management High distinction achieved

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  Linfox

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • DC operations

    • Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Linfox Arnotts partnered to bring state of the art production and distribution facilities together in Virgina Brisbane North• oversee robotic machines for carton stacking of pallets• Inventory management of DC• Facilitated distribution of full truck loads to customers • Ensured cleanliness of warehouse and delivery fleet

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  ACFS Port Logistics

  • Logistics Administrator

    • Jul 2007 - Aug 2008

    • Warehouse operations • Inventory management• Liaised with quarantine inspectors• Facilitated unloading of FCL, LCLs• Safe operation of material handling equipment

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  Nova Springwater

  • Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

  • Salesperson/Production Assistant

    • Jun 2006 - Dec 2006
    • Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

    Nova Springwater stocks bottle water and fountains across Officeworks national network and sponsors local grassroots Soccer League in Penrith NSW• Set up production of water filtration systems and bottling lines• Contract set up with local wholesale customers • Supplied bulk spring water and water fountains to local businesses/residential customers • Assisted production manager with machine maintenance • Developed marketing materials • Delivered local customer orders with delivery van

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  Total Choice Packaging Pty

  • Ashmore

  • Storeperson/Forklift Operator

    • Dec 2005 - Jun 2006
    • Ashmore

    • Picked and palletised Zaraffas, Noodle Box, Boost and other restaurant chain stores with packaging requirements • Replenished inventory • Assigned consignment notes and booked courier collections• Served showroom customers• Reported to warehouse manager• Safe operation of material handling equipment • Loaded delivery vans

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  Caterair Australasia PtyLimited

  • Food and Beverage Warehouse Specialist

    • Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

    • Coordinated catering supplies for kitchen production teams• Managed receiving and storage of food and beverage• Ensured correct halal food handling • Administration tasks• Ensured quality assurance of airline catering and equipment • Maintained food standards to the highest level• Safe operation of material handling equipment • Ensured correct halal food handling • Administration tasks• Ensured quality assurance of airline catering and equipment

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  Southern Cross Supplies

  • Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia

  • Warehouse Coordinator

    • Dec 2003 - Aug 2004
    • Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia

    Managed warehouse operations Coordinated transport of deliveries Customer serviceReplenished stock in dry ambient and frozen warehouses

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  Zupps (Automotive Holdings Group QLD)

  • Southport, Gold Coast

  • Sales Cadet

    • Jun 1999 - Jan 2001
    • Southport, Gold Coast

    Zupps is a Multi Franchise Automotive Dealer across South East Queensland • Automotive sales training through Motor Trades Association • Drive sales• Liaised with sales consultants, finance/administration, inventory/stock controller, aftermarket sales team, detailers, managers and dealership general manager • Customer service and follow up• Facilitated direct mail out marketing materials • Undertook “road to a sale” sales training• presentation of stock and road testing vehicles, brands included new, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Suzuki and used stock