Scott McCourt
Hastings,Hastings
Summary
I am a proactive individual with a logical approach to challenges with over 18 years’ experience working in Procurement, Warehousing & Logistics, possessing great communication and organisational skills. I am a great negotiator, leader and good at identifying and solving problems. During the last 18 years, the electrical, engineering, plumbing, and health industry product knowledge I have gained has been most beneficial in helping to communicate, advise, and make recommendations to customers, contractors, and suppliers. It is also invaluable when purchasing goods and materials. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Depot Co-ordinator
Opal Packaging
08.2022 - Current
- Plan and coordinate finished goods from production to the customer.
- Liaise with freight contractors to ensure prompt and accurate collection and delivery of finished product on time and on budget.
- Conduct regular cyclic stock takes using ERP system Mainpac.
- Creation of labels/bar codes for traceability using the system KiwiPlan.
- Load trucks with finished goods when required.
- Provide material data to the sales team when required.
- Operate & maintain carton erecting machines when required.
- Conduct sizing changeovers on carton erecting machines when required.
Warehouse and Distribution Manager
Harker Herbals
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Manage the Warehousing & Dispatch activities of the business.
- Plan and ensure there are sufficient people and resources to meet Warehousing needs and dispatch requirements.
- Ensure product is delivered within agreed service level standards.
- Export product internationally.
- Supervise staff in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Oversee movements, storage, and distribution of goods and materials.
- Resolve delivery inconsistencies or delay.
- Ensure goods are stored efficiently and safely.
Warehouse Specialist
Kraft Heinz
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Responsible for receiving all inwards goods and receipting of inwards goods.
- Cyclic stock takes using the inventory system Mainpac.
- Counter service for all Engineers, Electrical and production staff.
- Creation of bin locations for new stock items.
- Housekeeping and daily organisation of the warehouse.
- Creation of purchase order requisitions to ensure materials are ordered and delivered on time and on budget.
- Processing the returns of materials.
- Forklift driving.
- Booking out of materials.
- Ensure all health and safety practices are followed in compliance with the H&S Act 1992 in or near the Kraft Heinz Warehouse.
Procurement and Inventory Controller (made redundant due to Covid 19)
A W Holder Ltd
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Servicing of trade and retail customers and looking for new opportunities.
- Implement procurement and sourcing strategies.
- Optimise inventory control procedures.
- Discover profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships.
- Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantage terms.
- Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
- Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
- Finalise purchase order details orders and deliveries.
- Administer product maintenance in MYOB Exo and other applications.
- Carry out stocktake of materials at all depots at agreed intervals.
- Analyse data to anticipate future needs.
- Collaborate with store employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met.
- Supervision of inwards and retail staff.
Warehouse Manager
Unison Networks Ltd
01.2011 - 08.2019
- Effectively supervise Stores staff (responsible for, and leading a team of six staff).
- Provide excellent customer service to external and internal staff.
- Ensure the prompt turnaround of project material requirements.
- Provide recommendations to the Procurement Manager for continuous improvement.
- Maintain inventory at agreed levels.
- Oversee material quotations.
- Ensure the accurate and prompt processing of material requisitions and returns.
- Optimise salvageable and scrap material recovery activities.
- Administer product maintenance in SAP and other applications.
- Carry out stocktaking of materials at all depots at agreed intervals.
- Ensure the accurate maintenance of the transformer register.
Inventory Controller
Unison Networks Ltd
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Responsible for procurement of stock.
- Coordination of materials between suppliers, customers and contractors.
- Ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time to neighbouring Lines Companies, setting a benchmark for future customer opportunities.
- Picking of materials for customers/contractors.
- Assist with stocktaking processes and follow up on all discrepancies.
- Coordination of salvageable and scrap material recovery.
- Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external parties involved with stores.
- Ensure all health and safety practices are followed in compliance with the H&S Act 1992 in or near the Unison store.
Materials Coordinator
Unison Networks Ltd
07.2007 - 11.2009
- Responsible for ensuring availability of stock, materials distribution, stock requisitions, managing stock costings internally and externally.
- Implemented store layout and location of stock to maximise yard and store space.
- Assisting with stocktaking processes and follow up on any discrepancies.
Industrial Organiser
Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union
03.2006 - 09.2006
- Negotiate agreements on behalf of the Union, recruit new members, manage workplace reform initiatives, resolve grievances and to represent the Union industrially and in all other areas.
Food Processor
Heinz Wattie’s Ltd
03.1999 - 03.2006
- Relieving Team Leader.
- Cooking and testing of foods.
- Cleaning Appliances.
- Use of highly toxic chemicals.
- Monitoring a range of cooking vessels.
- Ingredient work and paste mixing.
- Inventory and stock control.
Bar Manager
The Gables Tavern, Herne Bay, Auckland
03.1998 - 03.1999
- Bar management.
- Stock control.
- General bar duties.
- Running of the TAB.
- Balancing and operating the till.
- Opening and locking up of premises, telephone attendance and cash handling.
- Eftpos, customer service, cooking on the grill, kitchen duties and general cleaning duties.
Education
New Zealand Business Diploma - Business Communication, Employment Relations, Human Resource Management
Skills
- Strong Leadership Capabilities
- Logistical Planning & Execution
- Negotiation and Networking Skills
- Team Player while being independent thinker
- Time Management Skills
- Inventory management
- Team supervision
- Warehouse operations
- Effective communication
- Multitasking Abilities
References
Available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing soccer
- Coaching kid’s soccer
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Socialising
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Depot Co-ordinator
Opal Packaging
08.2022 - Current
Warehouse and Distribution Manager
Harker Herbals
08.2022 - 07.2024
Warehouse Specialist
Kraft Heinz
06.2020 - 07.2022
Procurement and Inventory Controller (made redundant due to Covid 19)
A W Holder Ltd
08.2019 - 06.2020
Warehouse Manager
Unison Networks Ltd
01.2011 - 08.2019
Inventory Controller
Unison Networks Ltd
11.2009 - 01.2011
Materials Coordinator
Unison Networks Ltd
07.2007 - 11.2009
Industrial Organiser
Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union
03.2006 - 09.2006
Food Processor
Heinz Wattie’s Ltd
03.1999 - 03.2006
Bar Manager
The Gables Tavern, Herne Bay, Auckland
03.1998 - 03.1999
New Zealand Business Diploma - Business Communication, Employment Relations, Human Resource Management
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