Experience

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  Tradelink

  • Australia
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • E-Commerce Data Analyst

    • Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

    I was enjoying the new role and making a difference .... then got the tap on the shoulder.... 28 years & 10 months!

  • Master Data Officer (PT)

    • May 2018 - Mar 2023

  • Assistant Branch Manager

    • Dec 2016 - Apr 2018

    To facilitate a move from Brisbane to Sydney

  • Senior Cost File Analyst

    • Jul 2010 - Nov 2016

    The Position:Creation and maintain multiple JDE applications (Databases) critical to the business and enable the network to efficiently and accurately perform day-to-day functions.- Managing 500,000 item/supplier records, 10,000 supplier records and 120,000 SKU’s- Accurate and timely implementation of supplier cost updates.- Evaluation and creation of new code requests - Identification of obsolete products.- Resolution of large volumes of Accounts Payable queries.- Resolution of rejected supplier credit claims.- Creation and maintenance of supplier rebates and trading agreements.- Creation and maintenance of Branch Price Support.- Review and maintenance of all supplier product information (reference numbers, pack sizes, specials, min order quantities, replacement products purchasing restrictions etc - Assist in implementation and upkeep of various business initiatives (ie Barcodes, GST Exemptions, Supplier lead times etcRequired:- Substantial plumbing product knowledge and understanding of branch operations, an ability to think laterally, offering solutions to many & varied problems. - Strong PC Skills including Excel).- A Strong attention to detail and accuracy..- Knowledge and previous practical experience of JDE- Customer service and negotiating skills- Experience and understanding of branch operating procedures. - Understanding of the pricing processes and price matrix. - Understand, implement and enforce policies and procedures.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, working in a proactive team environment and individually.

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  Tradelink Plumbing Supplies

  • Taren Point, Kirrawee, Taren Point & Randwick

  • Branch Manager

    • 2002 - 2010
    • Taren Point, Kirrawee, Taren Point & Randwick

    The position:• Supervise and co-ordinate the branch activities in accordance with company policies and operational procedures including sales, purchasing, stock receipting, receipts reconciliation, despatch, stock control and pricing. • Manage the store administration function with regard to people resource planning, training, industrial relations, payroll, expense control and occupational health and safety.• Lead the branch team through a style of management that embraces an active customer focus, open and effective communication, coaching and development of team members.• Manage levels of stock to ensure customer needs are met, monitor stock handling to ensure accuracy of receipt and issue and store procedures to ensure minimisation of stock shrinkage.• Monitor and assess the branch performance in regard to key performance indicators and take appropriate corrective action where necessary.Achievements:Consistently high audit results. 86, 83 & 93/100 when the state average was 67.Stock management , reduced stock levels at each branch whilst expanding on range and stock levels of core products. All branches managed were highly regarded for their organisation, customer relationships and service, efficiency, tidiness, accuracy and availability of management of stock, high profit margins, low debtor days – basically a very profitable, no problem operation.Seconded to poorly performing branches to improve sales & profitability, enhance operating procedures and efficiency, review physical layout and implement practices stock accuracy resulting in a highly regarded operation for both customers and employees.

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  Tradelink Plumbing Supplies

  • Campbelltown, Taren Point, Rockdale & Kirrawee

  • Branch Manager

    • 1994 - 2001
    • Campbelltown, Taren Point, Rockdale & Kirrawee

    See 2002-2010

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  Qantas

  • Qantas Audit QIC & L8 Admin Bldg 2 Mascot Jet Base

  • Internal Auditor

    • Aug 1988 - Sep 1994
    • Qantas Audit QIC & L8 Admin Bldg 2 Mascot Jet Base

    Duties included audits of Corporate, Australian and overseas station and Qantas subsidiary company activities, leading audit teams, investigatory assignments, provide training, development of audit programs and procedures as well as evaluations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The skills used to perform these functions included effective verbal and written communication with all levels of staff, analytical ability, establishment of good working relationships, inter - personal skills including conflict avoidance/resolution, completion of projects independently and within given time constraints. My responsibilities during this time included leading audit teams, special investigatory assignments, specific evaluations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, provide on the job training for new auditors and the re-writing of the “station” (overseas office) audit program and training manualsThe range of activities that I have become familiar with in auditing management controls on a Corporate or overseas station/subsidiary company basis are:- Accounts Payable- Accounts Receivable - Budgetary Control- Financial Analysis- Credit Control- Advertising- Property Maintenance- Cash Handling / Banking - Sales & Servicing- Inventory Control- Safety and Security- Rostering & Scheduling- Training- Purchasing- Payroll

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  Qantas

  • Qantas Revenue Accounting - QIC Sydney

  • Quality Assurance & Training Officer

    • 1983 - 1987
    • Qantas Revenue Accounting - QIC Sydney

    Responsible for course development and the instruction of airline fare construction, evaluation and billing principles for both Qantas and other airline staff. This period of my career was particularly rewarding for me in that I developed a good range of training skills and a confidence in public speaking. I was seconded for training Air Niugini staff in Port Moresby for a period of two months and later a short term assignment with Air Zimbabwe staff in Harare.

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  Qantas

  • Australia
  • Airlines and Aviation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Route Revenue Supervisor

    • 1980 - 1982

  • Sales Accounting Supervisor

    • 1978 - 1980

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  Qantas

  • Qantas Revenue Accounting - Sydney

  • Clerk - Passenger Revenue Accounting

    • 1975 - 1977
    • Qantas Revenue Accounting - Sydney

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  Qantas

  • Qantas Jet Base Mascot L8 Admin Bldg 2

  • Clerk - Compensation & Benefits Accounting

    • 1974 - 1974
    • Qantas Jet Base Mascot L8 Admin Bldg 2