Brad Jarrett
Flagstaff,Hamilton
Summary
Supply chain professional with extensive experience in inventory management, demand planning, and procurement across leading organizations such as Timescapes Ltd and Rocket Lab. Skilled in utilizing ERP systems including Oracle eBusiness and Odoo to enhance operational efficiency and drive results. Demonstrated ability to manage complex supply chain processes and improve business outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Knowledgeable in manufacturing and quality control, contributing to overall supply chain effectiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Timescapes
Parnell, Auckland
03.2022 - Current
- Managed global supply chain operations, including procurement, manufacturing, vendor relationships, logistics, compliance, inventory management, repair and refurbishment of goods, and quality control.
- Implemented adaptive process improvements for product assembly, logistics, and inventory management, and reduced COGS for key SKU's through various procurement initiatives. Increased supply chain resiliency via vendor diversification and negotiation.
- Worked with key stakeholders to ensure S&OP and supply/demand forecasts aligned with budget, lead-time, and resource capacity. Ensured frequent communication with service and global sales teams to capture any anomalies in inventory demand requirements.
- Researched and implemented the companies first true ERP system to manage operational growth based on company scaling and business requirements. Oversaw training and actioned inventory transactions and data integrity, as well as supplier/product setup, and warehouse and BOM management.
- Completed an RFP for a major contract manufacturing partnership in order to streamline supply chain efficiency and optimise front-end processes, ensuring fair pricing, quality output, and reduction in complexity for the business.
Senior Buyer
Rocket Lab
Mount Wellington, Auckland
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Played a key role in planning and managing unique procurement activities, including leading procurement projects for groundbreaking R&D endeavors such as lunar missions and hyper-engine projects.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and evaluated potential vendors for requisitions based on pricing, quality, and capabilities. Conducted competitor analysis and initiated vendor scouting to overcome underperforming suppliers or manufacturing constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to fulfil customer requirements and market demands within challenging deadlines and launch schedules.
- Managed high flow of daily purchase orders and requisitions, overseeing the entire process from initiation to receipt of goods.
- Collaborated with quality control to rectify and replace defective parts, while also partnering with suppliers to enhance manufacturing processes and mitigate future reoccurrences.
Inventory & Warehouse Manager
Driclad Pool Technology
Bayswater, VIC
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Utilized sales data and warehouse layout to inform and implement changes that maximized physical picking locations for faster and more productive outwards goods processing.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by strategically addressing slow-moving and obsolete inventory, resulting in maximized consumption and increased sales.
- Managed forecasting and demand planning for local and international purchase orders, ensuring alignment with business budget and sales forecasts.
- Streamlined the organization and accuracy checking of work orders involving diverse manufacturing items and kits, optimizing year-long production scheduling.
- Managed the procurement of supplies, trade goods, and materials from local and international sources.
- Effectively coordinated logistics of both inbound and outbound operations and oversaw the day-to-day activities of a dedicated warehouse team.
Inventory & Production Planner
Driclad Pool Technology
Bayswater, VIC
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Ensured efficient management of purchase orders, upheld ERP data integrity (inventory / manufacturing / production / sales), and monitored warehouse inventory for a high SKU, seasonal business. Executed tasks such as receipting, reporting, and forecasting.
- Scheduled production processes by factoring in inventory of raw materials, urgency and quantity of demand, waste metrics and ensured adherence to quality standards for the end product.
- Developed and expanded partnerships with suppliers and freight companies, both domestically and internationally, to achieve a more resilient and diversified logistics operation.
- Contributed to a seamless customer experience by providing support in sales, answering queries, handling pick/pack and dispatch tasks, as well as fulfilling warehouse obligations.
Inside Sales - Water/Mechanical Products
Tyco Fire Protection Products
Southbank, VIC
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Facilitated communication between outside sales representatives and a diverse client base of over 100 customer accounts.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications for mutually beneficial project work throughout Australia.
- Provided timely responses to all customer inquiries.
- Maximized customer retention through exceptional follow-up after sales, while maintaining productive relationships with existing customers.
Customer Service/Sales Officer
Tyco Fire Protection Products
Southbank, VIC
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Effectively managed a large number of sales orders from diverse customers across Australia via electronic and phone channels.
- Applied a combination of awareness, attention to detail, and integrity to prevent sales losses.
- Cross-trained and provided back-up support for fellow customer service representatives as required
- Generated reports on back-orders and implemented necessary measures to expedite delivery of goods.
Inventory Demand Planner
Tyco Logistics & Distribution
Mount Waverley, VIC
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Executed demand forecasting and inventory management for stakeholders across the ANZ business network using software tools to analyse sales trend data. Utilized secondary sourcing methods to meet customer/project timelines when required.
- Liaised with over 50 suppliers to effectively manage inventory of ~$2M at the TYCO New Zealand warehouse to ensure adequate SOH for daily orders and ad-hoc project work.
- Effectively communicated with project managers and other stakeholders to meet delivery deadlines and address inventory needs when challenges arose.
- Managed a high-volume of daily purchase orders and maintained oversight of supplier shipments, regularly reviewing weekly reports provided by key logistics providers for domestic and international ocean and air freight.
Junior Business Analyst
Waikato District Health Board
Hamilton, NZ
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Conducted hospital-wide data analysis and forecasting for inventory areas in wards, theaters, and other departments using Oracle eBusiness software and Microsoft Excel.
- Designed and implemented business procedure documents and workflow diagrams, resulting in increased operational efficiency among staff from various departments.
- Liaised with diverse groups of hospital personnel including surgeons, inventory staff, and theatre department heads to fulfill project manager's directives and achieve business objectives.
- Utilized Oracle eBusiness software to efficiently manage business processes, solve user queries promptly, and provide training to new users within the UAT environment.
- Wrote and executed test scripts for Oracle updates and other system updates in UAT environment, ensuring a smooth transition into production.
Education
Smart Strategies For Modern Supply Chains - Supply Chain
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ06-2024
Graduate Diploma - Psychology
Massey University
Auckland, NZ11-2022
Cert IV in Business
2013
Cert IV in Frontline Management
2013
Bachelor of Communication Studies - Media Studies
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ2009
Skills
- Experience in all areas of supply chain
- Computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Supply chain risk management
- Negotiating
- International purchasing
- Supply chain distribution
- New vendor setup
- S&OP
- Forecast monitoring
- Cost reduction strategies
- ERP systems proficiency
- Logistics management
- Warehouse operations
- Supplier relationship management
- Production scheduling
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Timescapes
03.2022 - Current
Senior Buyer
Rocket Lab
06.2019 - 03.2022
Inventory & Warehouse Manager
Driclad Pool Technology
11.2017 - 03.2019
Inventory & Production Planner
Driclad Pool Technology
05.2017 - 11.2017
Inside Sales - Water/Mechanical Products
Tyco Fire Protection Products
06.2016 - 06.2017
Customer Service/Sales Officer
Tyco Fire Protection Products
05.2015 - 06.2016
Inventory Demand Planner
Tyco Logistics & Distribution
12.2013 - 03.2015
Junior Business Analyst
Waikato District Health Board
10.2011 - 08.2013
Smart Strategies For Modern Supply Chains - Supply Chain
University of Canterbury
Graduate Diploma - Psychology
Massey University
Cert IV in Business
Cert IV in Frontline Management
Bachelor of Communication Studies - Media Studies
University of Waikato
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