David Belcastro
Summary
Proven procurement specialist with a track record of strategic inventory management and cost savings, notably achieving over $200k in savings at Visy. Skilled in SAP, fostering strong supplier relationships, and enhancing team collaboration. Demonstrates critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with industry standards.
Currently seeking greater challenges with new opportunities in Procurement Team where I can leverage my extensive experience in Purchasing and SAP skills to deliver high quality work and perform in a team to achieve and deliver company goals
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Administration/Technical Purchasing
Goodman Fielder Consumer Foods
Erskine Park, NSW
08.2019 - Current
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments through 3-way matching in SAP (PO, GR, IR)
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among key stakeholders
- Strong relationship with suppliers to help ensure Parts/Materials are produced & shipped to fulfill production needs
- Reduced lead times by implementing strategic inventory management practices in SAP (Forward Orders)
- Supply evaluation for purchasing requirements into SAP
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Maintained complete documentation spreadsheet and physical records of all purchasing activities
- Local, Interstate, International purchasing in SAP
- Liaising with freight companies to ensure deliveries schedules are met
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders in SAP
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and company policies throughout procurement activities
Purchasing Officer
Visy
Kings Park, NSW
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Computed and created purchase orders in SAP and Citrix to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite purchase orders
- Monthly bulk raw materials ordering, $1Mn+ in Resin for Australia wide production requirements in SAP
- Fostered strong relationships with internal stakeholders by providing timely updates on procurement activities and addressing any concerns promptly
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to ensure 3-way matching in SAP
- Implemented a cost avoidance scheme by obtaining multiple quotes, identifying price breaks, use of contracted vendors and forceful negotiating producing savings of $200k+ to date
- Supply evaluation for purchasing requirements in SAP
- Set up vendor maintained inventory (VMI) system to improve efficiencies and reduce in-house workload, provide better accountability of purchases and ensure an adequate stock on shelf position
- Reduced purchasing lead times through proactive communication with suppliers and close monitoring of order progress from order confirmation to order receival
- Developed a comprehensive vendor database in excel and SAP, improving the selection process for better quality products and services, ensuring all key stakeholders had revised copies as an updated reference
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify sourcing needs and establish procurement timelines for production critical items
Forklift Operator
Visy
Kings Park, NSW
07.2003 - 01.2015
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Education
High School Certificate -
Rooty Hill High School
Rooty Hill, NSW2001
Skills
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Order tracking
- Customer service
- Approachable
- Team work
- Collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- SAP
Hobbies
Volunteer mechanic for a drag racing team
Fishing
Involvement in kids sporting teams
Referees
Kym Clark
Visy - Operations Purchasing Manager
0422 506 473
Rina Abergas
Goodman Fielder - Site administration Coordinator
0413 438 282
rinaabergas@gmail.com
Timeline
Purchasing Administration/Technical Purchasing
Goodman Fielder Consumer Foods
08.2019 - Current
Purchasing Officer
Visy
01.2015 - 08.2019
Forklift Operator
Visy
07.2003 - 01.2015
High School Certificate -
Rooty Hill High School