Vanessa Johnson

• Maintained stock levels allowing sales targets to be met and exceeded consistently despite global supply chain disruptions
• Championed successful implementation of NetStock to work with current ERP system NetSuite
• Provided training and managed the Supply Chain Coordinator, a newly created role
• Managed rapid demand increases after merging with Proline to include retail sales
• Communicated supplier and freight price increases to sales team in a timely manner so action could be taken
• Managed all local and international purchases of machines and spare parts according to demand in NZ and Australia
• Coordinated all inward freight and balanced stock between multiple warehouses in NZ and Australia including 3PL
• Responsible for NetSuite data accuracy for 10,000+ part codes
• Supported Customer Service team with part enquiries to advise pricing, availability and ETA if from international suppliers
• Implemented robust inspection policies to check the quality of all incoming products.
• Improved communication from purchasing to customer service, marketing, sales and warehousing teams
• Responsible for ensuring new product implementation process is followed

• Coordinated 5S and Process Improvement teams
• Planned and rolled out 5S at new factory site
• Created and updated SOPs
• Carried out HACCP and internal auditing
• Used Lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement across site
• Increased warehouse storage by 30% by changing pallet configuration

• Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
• Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
• Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.

• Contractor Management
• Monthly reviews with CEO around contractors – consistently best performing site nationally
• Audited Critical Control Points across whole site
• Raised awareness of forklift damage issue and reduced by 40%
• FSC management
• Provided Phytosanitary and Quality Procedures training to staff