AROCKIA ARAVIND SHELLY
Hillsborough,New Zealand
Summary
Detail-oriented Inventory Specialist with strong analytical skills in inventory trends and discrepancies. Committed to driving process improvements and supporting business planning to optimize stock levels and enhance decision-making.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Specialist
Cardinal Logistics
Auckland
2022.01 - Current
- Maintain high inventory accuracy, consistently achieving 98.5%+ pick face accuracy.
- Act as WMS Super User (StorMan), managing master data, replenishment rules, and picking configurations.
- Analyze inventory trends and discrepancies to improve stock accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Develop detailed inventory and variance reports for management decision-making.
- Support demand planning and forecasting activities to optimize stock levels.
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Maintain and track KPIs, cascading performance metrics across teams.
- Support business planning, customer reporting, and senior leadership insights.
Inventory and operation Lead
Bidfood Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
2017.01 - 2022.01
- Improved supply chain performance, achieving: 15% reduction in lead times, 20% improvement in on-time deliveries.
- Served as Business Process Specialist for WMS, WLM, and TMS systems, driving process efficiency.
- Facilitated collaboration between IT and Operations, enhancing system improvements and operational optimization.
- Monitored stock levels, delivering actionable insights to Sales and Purchasing teams for informed decision-making.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives in warehousing and freight.
- Managed inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Coordinated business operations in New Zealand.
Inventory Controller / Purchasing Assistant - Dry Freezer
Bidfood Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
2017.01 - 2022.01
- Maintained accurate inventory records, including discrepancies and shortages.
- Supported procurement activities, including supplier coordination and order placement.
- Managed master data and material updates within systems.
- New Zealand
Team Leader - Dry Freezer Operations
Bidfood Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
- Led teams to consistently achieve operational targets, enhancing overall productivity.
- Supervised warehouse operations, streamlining inbound and outbound processes for improved workflow.
- Enforced safety standards, reducing workplace incidents.
- Coordinated with logistics providers to optimize transportation efficiency and reduce costs.
- New Zealand
Education
MBA - Supply Chain And Procurement
Alagapaa University
Chidambharam2022-01
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain & Procurement
New Zealand Management Academies
2018-01
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication
SJCET
Thanjavur2015-01
Skills
- Inventory management
- Demand planning
- Inventory optimization
- Order fulfillment
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply chain management
- Logistics management
- WMS (StorMan - Super User)
- SAP
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
- TMS
- KPI development
- Cost reduction
- Process implementation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- MS Office Suite
- SharePoint
Certification
- Reach Truck License
- Counterbalance Forklift License
Personal Information
Visa Status: Permanent Resident
Accomplishments
- Maintained 98.5%+ inventory accuracy in current role.
- Delivered measurable improvements in delivery performance and lead time reduction.
- Recognized as WMS Super User, supporting system configuration and optimization.
- Successfully bridged operations and IT to enhance system-driven processes.
Additional Information
New Zealand, Supply Chain, WMS Implementation, Operations
Core Skills
Inventory Management & Control, Demand Planning & Forecasting, Warehouse Operations, Logistics & Transportation Management, WMS (StorMan - Super User), SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), TMS, CRM Systems, MS Office Suite & SharePoint, Continuous Improvement (CI), KPI Development & Performance Tracking, Data Analysis & Reporting, Agile & Lean Practices, Team Leadership & Supervision, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Stakeholder Communication, Time & Task Management
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
Cardinal Logistics
2022.01 - Current
Inventory and operation Lead
Bidfood Auckland
2017.01 - 2022.01
Inventory Controller / Purchasing Assistant - Dry Freezer
Bidfood Auckland
2017.01 - 2022.01
Team Leader - Dry Freezer Operations
Bidfood Auckland
MBA - Supply Chain And Procurement
Alagapaa University
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain & Procurement
New Zealand Management Academies
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication
SJCET