Organized and detail-oriented Inventory/Inwards Specialist seeking a new challenge. My professional experiences, along with my passion for logistics, allow me to learn new roles quickly and excel in them. I have strong auditing experience gained from work with a multitude of blue-chip clients while managing their warehouse inventory and incoming shipments. I believe in working closely with clients to better understand their business and pain points, to provide a more holistic client experience by creating efficiencies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
HEALTH CARE LOGISTICS
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
08.2023 - Current
Managing a team of 10 individuals, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
Conducting regular team meetings to communicate goals, distribute tasks, and ensure smooth operations
Oversaw the daily operations of the distribution center, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of healthcare supplies and equipment
Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize shortages
Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline workflows and enhance overall efficiency
Prepared regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, order accuracy, and on-time delivery for the Operations Manager
Conducted training sessions for team members to enhance their skills in logistics operations, safety protocols, and compliance requirements
Addressed operational challenges promptly and effectively, making informed decisions to minimize disruptions in supply chain activities
Utilized data analysis and critical thinking to identify root causes of issues and implement sustainable solutions.
INVENTORY/INWARDS COORDINATOR
HEALTH CARE LOGISTICS
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
01.2022 - 07.2023
In current role, as an Inventory and Inwards specialist for health care logistics, my key responsibilities include maintaining stock movement across dc and initiating systematic SOP’s according to principles guidelines
Clearing all claims for customer service in related with courier damaged
The procedures dramatically increased client satisfaction and significantly decreased inconsistencies and addressing client inquiries about supply shortages and surpluses
Monitoring all temperatures-controlled shipments and for inwards and sorting best possible way for delivering cold chain shipments for customer
Liaising with other departments for any urgent risks and organizing all required procedures for receipting, back-orders, all issues on all other materials or matter
Overseeing all destructions of expired and damaged stock
Downloading all data loggers and checking.
INVENTORY CONTROLLER
CARDINAL LOGISTICS
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
09.2020 - 12.2021
In my current role, as an Inventory Controller for Cardinal Logistics, my key responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining inventory levels, processing purchasing orders, tracking orders, and investigating discrepancies, recording purchases, maintaining databases and auditing stock with performance reports
Refreshed compliance processes which decreased goods handling problems by 50%
The new processes significantly reduced discrepancies and greatly improved client satisfaction
Responding to client queries for short and over supply
Performing regular cycle counts of inventory materials and assisting in physical inventory counts
Organizing and maintaining the inventory floor area to ensure efficient material storage and handling while reducing health and safety risks
Accounting of receipts, back-orders, and associated issues on all materials, while adhering to strict company and client processes.
PURCHASING OFFICER
VK REFRACTORIES
INDIA
09.2017 - 09.2019
The primary responsibilities in my role were: handling purchasing requests, ensuring compliance levels and that government regulations were met, handling complex legal agreements, negotiating with suppliers, and providing quotations to clients
Creating manufacturer and supplier listings, price tables, stock lists, production and delivery schedules, purchase requisition/order forms, and product labels and inventory sheets
Worked with the manufacturing team to create a new materials processing schedule which resulted in a 20% reduction in manufacturing cost as well as increased production and reducing damaged stock
Developed stronger relationships with key vendors and clients allowing me to create further efficiencies in both the production and supply lines
The development of these relationships resulted in 15% reduction of storage time in our warehouses and decreased the delivery wait time for clients.
Education
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA : BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Auckland University Technology
Auckland
01.2020
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING -
Sathyabama University of Technology
India
01.2017
CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL PROCUREMENT & SOURCING -
Rutgers University
New Jersey
Skills
Oracle SCM
SAP
Customer Service
Client Negotiations
Inventory Control
Procedure Documentation
Shipping and Receiving
Purchasing
Process Optimization
Warehouse Management
MS Word
Excel
Power Point
Salesforce
AutoCAD
Certification
Forklift
Stock Picker
Center Pallet Truck
Reach Machine
Wave
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
HEALTH CARE LOGISTICS
08.2023 - Current
INVENTORY/INWARDS COORDINATOR
HEALTH CARE LOGISTICS
01.2022 - 07.2023
INVENTORY CONTROLLER
CARDINAL LOGISTICS
09.2020 - 12.2021
PURCHASING OFFICER
VK REFRACTORIES
09.2017 - 09.2019
Forklift
Stock Picker
Center Pallet Truck
Reach Machine
Wave
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA : BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Auckland University Technology
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING -
Sathyabama University of Technology
CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL PROCUREMENT & SOURCING -
Rutgers University
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