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Aady Shaji

Rhodes,NSW

Summary

Diligent Inventory Control specialist regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and Assistant Buyer. Liaises with buyer to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control Specialist

Costco
Sydney, NSW
07.2021 - Current
  • Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
  • Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in AS400 to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Instituted advanced level of data reporting using MS excel to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
  • Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs.
  • Addressed supply problems and developed creative solutions to prevent delays.
  • Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
  • Analyzed Freight cost and recommended sell price and margins using NLC sheet.
  • Assisted with checking market competitions across all media daily to offer best value everyday.
  • Assisted in completing monthly bottle deposit sheet,end of the period markdowns.
  • Assisted in setting up new item agreements for In-line and Online SKU.
  • Assisted in scheduling and approving requests from marketing team for In-store and online promotions.
  • Scheduled demos and tasting with CDS.
  • Assisted in setting up new item agreements and recommended pricing and margin using NLC sheet to Buyer and Assistant Buyer.
  • Assisted in onboarding new vendors.

Store Manager

Coles Liquor
Sydney, NSW
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Increased sales by 20% through effectively training employees, closely monitoring regional and local markets and managing inventories.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Attracted new clientele and developed customer relationships by hosting product-focused events.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Supported regulatory compliance by overseeing all audits to verify protocol adherence
  • Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity

Assistant Store Manager

Coles Liquor
Sydney, NSW
03.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assist Retail Store Manager in planning and implementing strategies to attract customers.
  • Coordinate daily customer service operations.
  • Evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs.
  • Monitor and maintain store inventory.
  • Coach and support new and existing Sales Associates.
  • Communicate with clients and evaluate their needs.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure store is functional and presentable.
  • Make sure all employees adhere to company's policies and guidelines
  • Streamlined Store operations and budgeted effectively to decrease spending 4%
  • Managed, trained and motivated Part timers and casuals to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in Retail field

Assistant Driller

ONGC
Gujarat, India
11.2012 - 05.2013
  • Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site;
  • Connect power cables or hoses for water and air supply;
  • Help obtain drilling core samples;
  • Dig and clean mud pits and drains;
  • Mix and test drilling fluids, chemicals and grout;
  • Assist in slotting, welding and inserting casing screens;
  • Assist with well development and pumping tests;
  • Operate equipment, such as pumps for air, water and mud;
  • Use equipment and tools to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions;
  • Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning;
  • Clean and maintain equipment, drill and camp sites.

Education

Master of Engineering Science - Petroleum Engineering

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
11.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Mahathma Gandhi University
Kerala ,India
04.2011

Skills

  • Promotional Strategy
  • Negotiation
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Analytical Skills
  • Planning
  • Presentation Development
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Retail Buying
  • E-Commerce
  • Excel
  • Promotional Program
  • Business Development
  • Sap

Referrals

Available on request

Timeline

Inventory Control Specialist

Costco
07.2021 - Current

Store Manager

Coles Liquor
02.2018 - 06.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Coles Liquor
03.2015 - 01.2018

Assistant Driller

ONGC
11.2012 - 05.2013

Master of Engineering Science - Petroleum Engineering

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Mahathma Gandhi University

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