Corey Tester
Sydney
Summary
Dependable operations expert, bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem-solving skills.
Purchasing and logistics professional with proven track record in optimizing supply chain processes and driving cost efficiencies. Skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and strategic planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with adaptability to changing needs. Known for reliability and strategic problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing & Logistics Manager
Cassavida Home
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, leading to increased operational efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers to facilitate effective communication and collaboration, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, ensuring optimal quality and pricing for the organization.
- Monitored supplier performance closely through regular evaluations based on key performance indicators, ensuring consistent adherence to contractual obligations.
- Contributed to the development of annual procurement budgets, incorporating historical spend data and projecting future needs based on business growth projections.
- Managed procurement activities for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of materials while adhering to budget constraints.
- Supervised a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
Warehouse Supervisor
Tetris Labour Hire
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Started up and shut down processing equipment.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Kept my client and client's customers updated on critical shipments.
Operations Coordinator
Adecco Employment Services
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Reviewed pricing structures and conducted negotiations to obtain favorable rates and conditions.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Achieved and maintained customer loyalty by forging long-term relationships based on prompt and courteous service.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Detected and resolved multifaceted issues related to business direction and operations.
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Warehouse Worker
Programmed Skilled Workforce
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Opened incoming packages to sort according to sizes, batch numbers and types.
- Stacked items according to weights, sizes, types and picking priorities.
- Loaded, unloaded and transferred materials using standard warehouse equipment, taking additional precaution when moving fragile items.
- Used hand-held scanner to enter data product information.
- Transported packed items to delivery pallets to assist loaders in loading and stacking pallets on delivery vehicles.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
High Reach Forklift Operator
Labourpower Recruitment Services
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
Warehouse Operations Manager
Dezign Interiors
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactiveadjustments
- Oversaw productivity streams for ongoing and special projects
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details formanagement use
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issuesand returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements orrefunds
- Completed visits before, during and after installations to assess quality andperformance
- Coordinated logistics of installations, including materials purchasing,documentation and testing.
Operations Manager
JP Office Workstations / Rockdale Office Furniture
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments toother managers
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of newprogram
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduceturnover
- Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactiveadjustments
- Directed changes to the project scope and cost and implemented appropriatechange management processes to keep the project on track
- Provided outstanding service to clients to not only maintain but to extend therelationship for future business opportunities
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, whichfacilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all generalcontractor personnel.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
Furniture Installer/Driver
Rockdale Office Furniture
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Planned routes according to traffic patterns and company regulations
- Cleaned up debris and extra boxes to leave locations clean and neat
- Maximized customer satisfaction by providing fast service and resolving issues ina timely manner.
- Inspected and documented products for damage and quality prior to installation or delivery.
- Assembled and installed electronic, electrical and wiring components in modular systems furniture.
- Updated documentation and collected payments
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise
- Participated in ongoing training sessions and workshops to stay updated with industry trends and advancements in furniture installation techniques, contributing to professional growth and development.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and dollies to move furniture and equipment to different areas and rearrange within warehouse.
General Warehouse Laborer
Action Workforce
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Stacked items according to weights, sizes, types and picking priorities.
- Loaded, unloaded and transferred materials using standard warehouse equipment, taking additional precaution when moving fragile items.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes and loaded into outbound containers.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colyton High School Trade School
Colyton NSW01-2010
Skills
- Logistics management
- Project planning and development
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Influencing and Leading Negotiation
- Dependable Data Processing Skills
- Delegation Stress Tolerance
- Achievements/Tasks
- Customer satisfaction
- Dependable
- Inventory
- Logistics
- Managing
- Problem Solving Skills
- Project planning
- Purchasing
Additional Information
- QUALIFICATIONS,
- Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations(11/2013)
- Certificate III in Transport & Logistics(Warehousing and Storage) (12/2012)
- Certificate II in Transport & Logistics(Warehousing and Storage) (06/2010)
- Certificate II in General Construction(12/2008)
- Forklift License (08/2012 – Present)
Timeline
Purchasing & Logistics Manager
Cassavida Home
07.2022 - 02.2025
Warehouse Supervisor
Tetris Labour Hire
08.2021 - 02.2022
Operations Coordinator
Adecco Employment Services
02.2021 - 06.2021
Warehouse Worker
Programmed Skilled Workforce
04.2020 - 02.2021
High Reach Forklift Operator
Labourpower Recruitment Services
09.2019 - 04.2020
Warehouse Operations Manager
Dezign Interiors
04.2018 - 09.2019
Operations Manager
JP Office Workstations / Rockdale Office Furniture
06.2014 - 03.2018
Furniture Installer/Driver
Rockdale Office Furniture
06.2014 - 09.2015
General Warehouse Laborer
Action Workforce
11.2011 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
Colyton High School Trade School
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