Chris Da Silva
Kogarah,NSW
Summary
As a seasoned Warehouse & Logistics Manager, I bring over eight years of invaluable experience in leading and mentoring teams within warehouse environments. My expertise lies in orchestrating seamless logistics operations, meticulously planning employee schedules, and fostering effective communication channels across various departments to ensure the smooth functioning of business operations. My proficiency extends to inventory management, where I excel in monitoring and replenishing stock levels based on consumer demand and sales forecasts, thereby optimising inventory turnover and minimizing stockouts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Co-Ordinator
Mermed Australia Pty Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- 100% DIF of orders by generating daily, weekly, and monthly reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and operational KPIs using warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Excel
- Calculated and monitored inventory through Cin7 tracking spreadsheets.
- Performed data entry to maintain accurate records of inventory levels and shipping and receiving logs for management reports.
- Helped keep inventory accurate by overseeing daily cycle counts and quarterly rolling stocktakes
- Trained new team members in warehouse procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development.
- Handled day-to-day shipping, receiving and managing stock levels of over 12000 sku's
- Conducting one on one reviews regularly in both positive and negative situations and maintaining a target for employee self-reformation and positive development
- Sustained strong ties with multiple suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration
- Skillfully managed procurement, evaluating products and negotiating favourable prices to meet organizational requirements effectively.
- Developed comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring clarity and consistency in processes across all operational levels.
Warehouse Operator
Mermed Australia Pty Ltd
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Organised and optimised storage of goods within the warehouse to maximize space utilization and streamline retrieval processes which lead to reducing shrinkage by 10%
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Coordinated outbound shipments, including labelling, palletising, and liaising with carriers for timely transportation, while also overseeing the receipt and processing of returns
- Led a productivity initiative that reduced order processing time, improving efficiency and meeting tight deadlines consistently.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
Logistics Team Leader
Myer, Sydney City
11.2014 - 02.2022
- Led a team (5-20 people) managing stock and reserve space for an entire department and consistent communication between staff and the selling floor for maximum proficiency
- Contributed to the development of stock contingency plans, offering valuable insights and assistance to ensure readiness for unexpected events
- Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, conducting regular inspections and minor maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance
- Dockhand warehouse knowledge and management of other staff and ensures smooth operations of incoming and outgoing stock
- Orchestrated stock-take operations within the loading dock, overseeing personnel, PDT scanner usage, and implementing systematic barcode placement patterns to optimise inventory management processes.
Education
TLILIC0003 License to operate a forklift -
Just Careers Training
Bankstown, NSW01.2022
HLTAID009, HLTAID010 & HLTAID011 First Aid Qualifications -
Australian Training Institute
Campbelltown, NSW01.2021
Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations -
St. George Technical College
Kogarah, NSW01.2019
Certificate IV in Logistics -
St. George Technical College
Kogarah, NSW01.2019
White Card -
Work, Health & Safety General Construction Induction
Bankstown, NSW01.2019
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Safety
- Inventory Management
- Transportation Management
- Staff management
- Implementing and adhering to SOP’s
- Purchasing & Budget management
- CIN7
- Critical thinking
Personal
● 7 years - swimming. Which included 3 years at squad level - Homebush aquatic centre
● 2 years - Surf life saving - Brighton Le Sands
References
Available on request
Timeline
Warehouse Co-Ordinator
Mermed Australia Pty Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Warehouse Operator
Mermed Australia Pty Ltd
02.2022 - 04.2023
Logistics Team Leader
Myer, Sydney City
11.2014 - 02.2022
TLILIC0003 License to operate a forklift -
Just Careers Training
HLTAID009, HLTAID010 & HLTAID011 First Aid Qualifications -
Australian Training Institute
Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations -
St. George Technical College
Certificate IV in Logistics -
St. George Technical College
White Card -
Work, Health & Safety General Construction Induction
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