Christopher Gilroy-Scott
Maroochy River,QLD
Summary
Experienced Inventory Specialist seeking a National Inventory Role with expertise in inventory management, team leadership, and process improvement. Currently a Systems Specialist at Woolworths BRDC, managing inventory systems and leading a team of clerks. Successfully decommissioned and commissioned distribution centers for Amart Furniture. Skilled in various inventory management systems and available to provide referees upon request.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondment - SME UKG Labour Planning
Primary Connect
, Remote
07.2024 - Current
- Learning new UKG T&A labor planning tool.
- Building relationships with key stakeholders.
Systems Specialist
Primary Connect
Brisbane, QLD
07.2018 - Current
- Deliver prompt and professional WMS support to all site systems users
- Proficient in Optislot, WMS, Matflo, SAP, SOM
- Co-ordinate problem management processes to support DC operations
- Support the maintenance of DC's product range through effective systems management and inventory integrity.
- Manage inventory, slotting, relays, bulk area, and assist in any changes to the DC layout.
- Manage the Inventory team.
- National reporting.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve DC objectives.
- Support the continuous improvement of systems and processes.
- Coach and mentor operations managers in systems procedures.
- Strategic analysis data and trends to assist the DC operation for future planning.
- Assist in any updates to engineered standards.
- Adhere to safe working practices, policies, and procedures on an ongoing basis.
Secondment - SME Blue Yonder - Primary Connect
Primary Connect
, Remote - Travel
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Rollout of the Blue Yonder WMS, WLM system.
- Conduct training sessions with the inventory and systems teams before roll out.
- Assist teams pre-go-live and go-live to embed new ways of working.
National Inventory Specialist
Amart Furniture
Rochdale , QLD
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Decommission inventory from four Amart distribution centres.
- Commission inventory into the new distribution centers.
- Managed receipt and inventory systems to assist the site in achieving KPIs.
- Optislot trainer for the site.
- Maintain stock reporting through JDA.
- Prepare reports on adjustments, changes to stock levels, locations, etc.
- Provide advice and assist in warehouse layout and any changes.
- Report key metrics of financials and inventory accuracy.
- JDA housekeeping tasks.
- Inventory reconciliation.
- Performance reporting.
Systems Specialist
Primary Connect
Brisbane, QLD
06.2007 - 04.2017
Inventory, Receiving, Despatch Team Coordinator
Safeway
Mulgrave, VIC
02.1999 - 06.2007
- Supervise 20+ staff to achieve DC KPIs.
- Manage warehouse activities for inventory, receiving, and dispatch.
- Allocation of work to appropriately trained staff.
- Ensure appropriate service is provided to stores, and ensure customer queries are responded to in a timely manner.
- Investigate any inventory issues and escalate where necessary.
- Ensure a safe work environment is always maintained.
- Tracked project tasks using a variety of project management software tools.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with individual team members to assess progress towards goals.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between staff members through effective communication strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heathmont State College
Heathmont, VIC11-1989
Woolworths Training
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Stakeholder Management
- Strong analytical skills
- Research capabilities
- Strategic Thinking
- Optislot
- JDA WLM WMS
- Microsoft Suite - Advanced
Timeline
Secondment - SME UKG Labour Planning
Primary Connect
07.2024 - Current
Secondment - SME Blue Yonder - Primary Connect
Primary Connect
07.2022 - 07.2024
Systems Specialist
Primary Connect
07.2018 - Current
National Inventory Specialist
Amart Furniture
04.2017 - 07.2018
Systems Specialist
Primary Connect
06.2007 - 04.2017
Inventory, Receiving, Despatch Team Coordinator
Safeway
02.1999 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Heathmont State College
Woolworths Training
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