Summary
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Daryl Carter

Daryl Carter

Catherine Hill Bay,NSW

Summary

Results-driven professional specializing in process improvement and team leadership, with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in systems implementation and problem-solving, paired with keen attention to detail, consistently drives success and fosters strong relationships.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Team Leader - Distribution Centre

Sanitarium
Berkleyvale, NSW
02.2025 - Current
  • Highlight - Implemented a paperless file storage system for KPI dispatch making records more accessible for finance and customer service.
  • Managed day-to-day activities, guaranteeing adherence to organizational procedures.
  • Oversaw coordination and execution of inbound and outbound activities with a team of 19 members.
  • Guided team members in resolving complex issues.
  • Supervised nighttime departmental activities with a focus on quality management.
  • Enhanced cooperation among departments leading to process improvements.
  • Discovered areas for process enhancements to boost operational efficiency.
  • Encouraged an environment of progressive enhancement focused on efficiency and innovative methods.
  • Engaged in candidate evaluations for hiring.
  • Strengthened procedural adherence to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Assessed business operations to determine areas for refinement.
  • Assigned daily responsibilities to team members for streamlined operations.
  • Evaluated team performance regularly and tracked various key metrics.

Warehouse Manager

Eadie Lifestyle
Mayfield West, NSW
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Highlight - Working in collaboration with the finance manager to save 140,000.00 PA. With a 55% percent volume increase and a 35% reduction in cost year on year.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
  • Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
  • Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
  • Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
  • Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
  • Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
  • Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
  • Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.

Warehouse Operator

Clifford Hallam Healthcare
Beresfield, NSW
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Relief supervising a team of six staff.
  • Responsible for manifesting of connotes for outgoing truck deliveries.
  • Picking and packing of orders of restricted S8 drugs with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Examined and inspected stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
  • Utilized material handling equipment to transport product to shipping locations or delivery platforms.
  • Rotated stock, placed new orders and inspected shipments, coordinating materials management throughout every stage.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests and supply orders, pulling materials and packing boxes.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.

Inventory and Procurement Manager

Earp Bros
Newcastle, NSW
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Tracked company inventories and recorded item quantities in company databases.
  • Ordered new materials for general stock lines and special orders.
  • Utilized computer systems to track shipments and material deliveries.
  • Performed quality control by inspecting materials and disposing of damaged products.
  • Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air through third party logistics importer.
  • Collected documentation to assemble new purchase orders.
  • Responsible for warehouse location transfers and write offs.

Operations Manager

Icare Pharma Distributors (Inservio Wholesale) and Seekwell
Frenchs Forest , NSW
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managing end-to-end procurement from various pharmaceutical suppliers.
  • Managed scheduling, training, and inventory control.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
  • Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
  • Presented inventory product performance and reports to directors.
  • Responded to information requests from directors, providing specific documentation.
  • Tracked and replenished inventory to maintain par levels.
  • Collaborated with Quality Manager on quality audits.
  • Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.

Inventory Controller

Inservio
Mona Vale, NSW
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Received incoming goods, checked paperwork and reviewed merchandise for accuracy against documentation.
  • Pulled damaged and recalled products for return or disposal.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.
  • Reviewed shipping and received documents for accuracy.
  • Established and maintained strong working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
  • Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
  • Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
  • Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
  • Managed inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances and reconciling records.
  • Responsible for leading a team of five staff.

Territory Manager - Service (CIM)

Inservio
Sydney, NSW
01.2015 - 10.2017
  • Responsible for looking after a portfolio of 20+ clinics relationships around the Wollongong Sydney-Metro area.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
  • Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
  • Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.

Warehouse Operator

Roche Diagnostics
Pemulway , NSW
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Picking and packing of orders with a picking accuracy target of 99.94% and ensuring orders are processed within a 48-hour period (DIFOT).
  • Liaising with freight management companies.
  • Shipping of dangerous goods to meet IATA standards.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
  • Examined and inspected stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
  • Verified product inventory reports by comparing logs and reports and adjusting entries.

Field Support Representative

Fresenius Kabi
Sydney, NSW
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance servicing with hospital nurse unit managers onsite at New South Wales and Victoria hospitals.
  • Provided first level technical support in the use of the equipment.
  • Responsible for deliveries for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Performed quality tests and the electrical safety tests on various equipment to ensure they are fit for use prior to them being delivered to vendors.
  • Communicated with vendors, upper management and peers.
  • Triage returns for maintenance.

Quality Assurance & Administrative Assistant

Fresenius Kabi
Silverwater, NSW
01.2011 - 01.2012

Warehouse Storeman

Fresenius Kabi
Silverwater, NSW
01.2010 - 01.2011

Dispatch Coordinator

Boyded
Parramatta, NSW
01.2005 - 01.2010

Assistant Store Manager

Foodworks
Eden, 2551
01.1995 - 01.2005

Bar Assistant

Seahorse Inn Hotel
Boydtown, 2551
01.1999 - 01.2000

Education

Diploma - Logistics

Australian Institute of Business And Technology
05.2021

Skills

  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Implementation of Systems
  • Collaborative Team Management
  • Client Relations
  • Budget Optimization
  • Process Streamlining
  • Quality Control Management
  • Clear Communication Skills
  • Collaborative Relationship Development
  • Detail-Oriented Analysis

Certification

Certificate III in Warehouse and Transport.

First Aid Certificate.

Forklift License – LF and LO.

Certificate - Black Belt - Six Sigma Academy.

Certificate - Green Belt, Six Sigma Academy.
Certificate - White Belt, Six Sigma Academy.

Certificate - Lean Management, Six Sigma Academy.

Chain of Responsability

References

REFERENCES Available on request

Timeline

Senior Team Leader - Distribution Centre

Sanitarium
02.2025 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Eadie Lifestyle
06.2023 - 02.2024

Warehouse Operator

Clifford Hallam Healthcare
02.2023 - 06.2023

Inventory and Procurement Manager

Earp Bros
08.2022 - 12.2022

Operations Manager

Icare Pharma Distributors (Inservio Wholesale) and Seekwell
08.2021 - 08.2022

Inventory Controller

Inservio
10.2017 - 08.2021

Territory Manager - Service (CIM)

Inservio
01.2015 - 10.2017

Warehouse Operator

Roche Diagnostics
02.2014 - 01.2015

Field Support Representative

Fresenius Kabi
01.2012 - 01.2013

Quality Assurance & Administrative Assistant

Fresenius Kabi
01.2011 - 01.2012

Warehouse Storeman

Fresenius Kabi
01.2010 - 01.2011

Dispatch Coordinator

Boyded
01.2005 - 01.2010

Bar Assistant

Seahorse Inn Hotel
01.1999 - 01.2000

Assistant Store Manager

Foodworks
01.1995 - 01.2005

Diploma - Logistics

Australian Institute of Business And Technology

Certificate III in Warehouse and Transport.

First Aid Certificate.

Forklift License – LF and LO.

Certificate - Black Belt - Six Sigma Academy.

Certificate - Green Belt, Six Sigma Academy.
Certificate - White Belt, Six Sigma Academy.

Certificate - Lean Management, Six Sigma Academy.

Chain of Responsability

Daryl Carter