Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests and Hobbies
Additional Information
Current Extra Responsibilities
Timeline
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Matthew McHarg

Sunnyhills,AUK

Summary

I am a highly driven individual looking for a new challenge. I have a proven track record in optimizing warehouses, supply chains, and streamlining operations. I am skilled in inventory management, team leadership, and process improvement, committed to ensuring the efficient flow of goods to constantly improve customer satisfaction. I am also well versed in general company management from my 15 years experience working in demanding, high service level companies.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Sales and Purchasing

MacBolt Fasteners & Industrial Supplies
01.2008 - 03.2011

Procurement & Operations Manager

MacBolt Fasteners & Industrial Supplies
03.2011 - 12.2016

Internal Sales and Purchasing

GFC Fasteners & Construction Products
03.2017 - 07.2018

Supply Chain Manager

GFC Fasteners & Construction Products
07.2018 - 12.2021
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
  • Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Collaborated with sales and production teams to develop integrated planning processes, improving overall business performance.
  • Increased customer satisfaction levels by ensuring on-time delivery of products through proactive shipment tracking and issue resolution.

Head Of Procurement

GFC Fasteners & Construction Products
01.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication, collaboration, and mutual goal-setting for long-term partnerships.
  • Managed the company's procurement Team of 3, and the Export Sales Team of 3.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis, resulting in increased operational efficiency within the procurement department.

Education

No Degree -

Bishop Bavin School
South Africa

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies
  • Output Improvements
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Logistics Planning
  • International Procurement
  • International Logistics
  • Category management
  • Global sourcing
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Cyber Security

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of 9 staff members.
  • Helped my current employer go from $7 Million to $20 million in sales in 4 years.
  • Planned and implemented a scanning system to greatly improve inventory and order picking accuracy.
  • Increased company margin from 37% to 44% in 18 months.
  • Built and maintained 2 company sales websites.
  • Formulated systems to improve efficiency between internal and external sales staff, thus increasing customer services levels.

Interests and Hobbies

  

· Reading

· Watching sports, Football, Boxing, UFC and Cricket

· Computers and Technology

· Personal Development

· Wildlife and nature

Additional Information

NZ Permanent Resident

Full NZ Licence, Forklift Licence

Approved Dangerous Goods Handler

Part of the GFC Health and Safety Team

Proficient with MS Office Applications

Excellent Communication and Time Management Skills

Current Extra Responsibilities

  

Procurement of import products across all categories

Managing purchasing and Export teams

Product sourcing and Profit Improvement

Managing Contract pricing for external sales staff

Looking after customers with no sales representatives

Managing export customers

Managing warehouse assistants

Collaborating with the Warehouse Supervisor to maintain good stock levels

Timeline

Head Of Procurement

GFC Fasteners & Construction Products
01.2022 - Current

Supply Chain Manager

GFC Fasteners & Construction Products
07.2018 - 12.2021

Internal Sales and Purchasing

GFC Fasteners & Construction Products
03.2017 - 07.2018

Procurement & Operations Manager

MacBolt Fasteners & Industrial Supplies
03.2011 - 12.2016

Internal Sales and Purchasing

MacBolt Fasteners & Industrial Supplies
01.2008 - 03.2011

No Degree -

Bishop Bavin School
Matthew McHarg