Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Finlay Gorrie

Napier City,Greenmeadows

Summary

I am a very keen passionate, focused and driven
person. My work and interactions portray my customer
focused approach, whether it be internal customers
(team members) or the external customer i am dealing
with - i aim to please and provide a quality outcome to
the task at hand. I believe this can only be achieved
by properly understanding and hearing out the needs
of my customers. Also skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Specialist

Hustler Equipment
10.2022 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favourable terms and pricing.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.

Warehouse Manager

Hustler Equipment
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with Hustler Standards.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.

Supply Chain Lead

Hustler Equipment
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Oversaw demand planning & purchasing.
  • Supervised 3 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.

Assembly Technician

Hustler Equipment
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and range of air/power tools.
  • Kept work areas organized, tidy, and clean for maximum productivity.
  • Performed assembly of products according to drawings, specifications & SOP's.
  • Testing & Operation of each assembled machine carried out
  • Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for dispatch.

Head Estimator

Markham Global
01.2017 - 09.2019
  • Reviewed project plans and specifications via tender platforms to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
  • Used tools to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable with each construction company while meeting tight tender timelines.
  • Generated sales leads through outbound calls and emails to build robust pipeline.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.

Education

No Degree - Small Business Management

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Hastings
02.2021

NCEA Level 1,2 & 3 -

Westmount School
Hastings
11.2017

Skills

  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Price Negotiation
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Purchasing Planning
  • Inbound Phone Calls
  • Project Deadlines
  • Supply Agreements
  • Operate Forklift
  • Mechanical Control
  • Workflow Processes
  • Team Cooperation
  • Verbal Communication

Timeline

Supply Chain Specialist

Hustler Equipment
10.2022 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Hustler Equipment
10.2022 - 03.2023

Supply Chain Lead

Hustler Equipment
02.2021 - 11.2022

Assembly Technician

Hustler Equipment
09.2019 - 01.2021

Head Estimator

Markham Global
01.2017 - 09.2019

No Degree - Small Business Management

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

NCEA Level 1,2 & 3 -

Westmount School
Finlay Gorrie