Experienced individual in regional agricultural merchandising with a strong background in planning, buying, and managing inventory. Focused on growing and maintaining customer relationships as well as fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandise Manager
Ord River District Co-Operative
06.2022 - Current
Direct oversight of the entire ORDCO merchandise business.
Oversee positive customer relations.
Primary point of contact for all supplier communications.
Ensure product availability aligns with seasonal selling cycles through regular meetings with Agronomy team.
Overall responsibility of merchandise freight. Ensuring rates are competitive and product arrives in a timely manner given ORDCO’s remoteness.
Responsible for the aerial spraying function – stock control and system transfers, stocktakes, invoicing and liaison with spraying operator.
Operations team member
Ord River District Co-operative
04.2017 - 06.2022
Grain cleaning, handling and despatch
Fertiliser blending
Cattle ration blending
Merchandise team member
Ord River District Co-Operative
05.2013 - 04.2017
Handling customer enquiries and orders.
Establishing and maintaining customer relationships
Inventory management – from initial order to receipting in.
Processing invoices and credits.
Loading and unloading freight.
Customer deliveries.
Implement an advertising calendar to focus on aged/slow moving inventory.
Warehouse cleanliness
Daily R&M of Fuel bowser accessed by the public
Education
BTEC National Diploma - Uniformed Public Services
Oaklands College
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK
07-2007
Skills
Agricultural product merchandising
Inventory & supply chain management
Vendor & supplier negotiation
Demand forecasting
Pricing strategy & margin analysis
Logistics coordination
Excellent customer service
Positive can-do attitude
Retail display setup
Certification
High risk forklift ticket
HR License
Agsafe
Fumigation
Hobbies and Interests
Family, Running, Touch football, Darts, Camping, Speedway – Street stocks
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