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CHRISTOPHER ALHINN

North Ryde,Australia

Summary

Dedicated and accomplished Logistics and Inventory Coordinator, with an expertise in managing complex inventory systems, overseeing the distribution of over 2,000 product lines across various settings including hospitals, clinics, and event locations in Australia and New Zealand. Skilled in navigating complex logistical challenges, efficiently coordinating marketing events, training workshops, sales demos, and clinical trials. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, agility in adapting to dynamic environments, and delivering solutions that ensure timely project completion and operational excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

TRAFFIC AND SHIPPING COORDINATOR

Fujifilm Sonosite
08.2022 - Current
  • Orchestrated end-to-end inventory control processes, including shipping, receiving, and periodic stocktakes, ensuring operational efficiency
  • Managed a diverse range of freight activities, encompassing domestic and international logistics, air and sea freight, and coordination with freight forwarders
  • Skilled in handling customs clearance and transporting dangerous goods
  • Addressed and resolved complex customer service issues related to orders, shipments, and billing, improving customer satisfaction and operational response time
  • Maintained and optimized the inventory management system, including updating a master Excel file and utilizing CRM tools for enhanced data accuracy and accessibility
  • Streamlined the sales order process from initiation to completion, including order processing, packaging, tracking, and confirmation of delivery
  • Supervised stock management at multiple 3PL storage locations, ensuring optimal inventory distribution and availability
  • Efficiently handled RMA processes for up-trade devices, coordinating timely retrieval and international dispatch back to manufacturer
  • Directed end-to-end management of demonstration equipment bookings for sales trials, marketing workshops, and conferences across Australia and New Zealand.

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Wing Aviation
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Played a pivotal role in coordinating inventory movements between the warehouse and repair centers, ensuring smooth and efficient logistics operations
  • Demonstrated a strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures, collaboratively working within a team to dispatch products that meet high standards and comply with logistical guidelines
  • Collaborated closely with Field Quality and Service Centre Engineers to optimize product handling and transportation processes
  • Met and maintained strict logistical deadlines, effectively liaising with both national (interstate) and international distribution centers to ensure timely deliveries
  • Engaged in comprehensive shipment tracking and export management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in international logistics
  • Utilized advanced dashboards and software tools for effective inventory management, encompassing tasks such as dispatch, auditing, and reworking, to maintain optimal operational flow
  • Maintained ongoing communication with CTG warehouse (ComputerTrans Group) to manage stock efficiently, focusing on quantity, location, and tracking both inbound and outbound movements, thereby enhancing inventory accuracy and availability.

LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

David Jones
05.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managed the dock area, coordinating inbound and outbound orders, including retail stock, visual merchandise, and both fresh and long-life food products, while maintaining a systematic and organized work environment
  • Facilitated store-to-store transfers, including handling pallets from the David Jones warehouse, ensuring efficient stock movement and distribution
  • Processed debits and claims, primarily involving customer returns and faulty products from suppliers
  • Managed buyers’ debits for the authorized return of stock, aiding in inventory control
  • Oversaw the issuance of credit to suppliers for unpaid invoices, oversupplied orders, or dispatching faulty stock, ensuring financial accuracy and supplier relations
  • Conducted regular cycle counts across various departments to verify inventory accuracy, and participated in biannual stocktakes
  • Managed the Merchandise on Receipt (MOR) process, ensuring order quantities matched invoice details through meticulous scanning and verification
  • Coordinated the dispatch of various orders, including supplier returns, Australia Post shipments, and repair work orders, utilizing both email and phone communication for efficient handling
  • Tracked shipments and orders to address issues with missing stock and monitored the movement of retail stock within the store
  • Actively participated in In-store Fulfilment (ISF), which included picking stock from the floor, sorting items into appropriate pigeonholes, and packing and shipping for online customer orders, including click & collect services.

Education

MASTER OF DESIGN -

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney, NSW
10.2018

BACHELOR OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY -

WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
Kingswood – Sydney, NSW
10.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • ERP Systems
  • CRM Software Proficiency
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Warehouse Operation & Management

Timeline

TRAFFIC AND SHIPPING COORDINATOR

Fujifilm Sonosite
08.2022 - Current

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Wing Aviation
08.2021 - 08.2022

LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

David Jones
05.2019 - 07.2021

MASTER OF DESIGN -

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

BACHELOR OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY -

WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
CHRISTOPHER ALHINN