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DEIRDRE BYRNE

DEIRDRE BYRNE

Supply Chain Specialist
Coomera ,QLD

Summary

Career Overview : I am an experienced Supply Chain Specialist who has worked in a variety of industries including logistics. Through my academic and professional experiences I have developed abilities that include communication, adaptability, multi-tasking and organisational skills. I have great initiative and can work autonomously or in a team environment and thrive under pressure. My aim is to gain employment in a position in which I can utilise and continue to expand my existing skills. Key Strengths: High level computer skills including Excel, Word & PowerPoint. Good communication & listening skills with team members & clients. A good team player, flexible & always willing to help & assist other team members. Self motivated & always willing to learn new things. Reliable, honest, loyal & excellent time management skills. 10+ years experience in the Logistics / Transport environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Specialist

Nu Pure Beverages
10.2012 - Current
  • Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
  • Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
  • Improved supply chain customer satisfaction ratings through efficient problem resolution.
  • Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
  • Processed invoices and payments in line with company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to issuing payments.
  • Investigated and resolved invoicing discrepancies to maintain good vendor relations.
  • Liaised with accounting team for seamless workflow.

Goods In / Goods Outwards Clerk, Transport Clerk, Transport Front Line Manager

  • Full management of the scheduling and planning of all deliveries to Tesco Stores
  • Updating & monitoring of scheduling on an in-house system (Paragon)
  • Full dealings with the Exel / DHL and agency drivers
  • Monitoring of the outtake of fuel by each tractor unit daily
  • Produce all transport KPI’s and work within the budget requirements
  • Location setting and quality control & control of all supplier paperwork
  • Assist the inventory management & stock control department with monthly stock takes & updating system with correct stock amounts when completed
  • Ensuring all deliveries was on-time & ensure customer client care
  • Assist the Customer Service department with all queries relating to miss picks / lost or damaged stock and resend stock with next available driver
  • Ensuring all drivers time sheets are correct and POD’s are correctly signed off by store manager
  • Monitoring & scanning of all drivers tachographs.

Reception / Office Administrator

NDS, Network Drafting
08.2012 - 10.2012
  • Network Drafting Services is a small-medium sized business offering specialized services within the Structural Steel Detailing Industry
  • Answer phone calls & transferring to relevant person
  • Prepare quotes for clients
  • Invoicing / Database Management
  • Bookkeeping ( ensuring bills are paid on time)
  • TRI downloads for updated drawings
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Physical & electronic filing (Structural Drawings)
  • Set up archiving system
  • Client customer care & dealing with client queries through email / outlook
  • Assisting manager where required
  • Petty cash management
  • Key Achievements:
  • Set up new archiving system & helped set up new electronic filing system
  • Being hired as an emergency fill, I was able to pick up were the other office administrator left off and I was able to integrate myself into the administration systems and get them all working effectively & correctly again.

Project Administrator

G4S Cash Solutions Ireland
03.2012 - 08.2012
  • G4S Ireland specialises in the secure transportation and storage of cash and valuables, cash processing for business and a range of support services for ATM networks
  • Dealing with branch and customer queries relating to the transport of cash through emails & phone calls
  • Keeping track on all damaged and repaired cassettes and iboxes through weekly audits in Cash Processing Centre, Suppliers & Different Branches
  • Updating a daily Excel spreadsheet of all Activation Report Forms received daily / weekly
  • Work alongside the Tech Team & updating a vehicle repair log daily
  • Prepare a financial report on the implications of vehicle repairs each week
  • Set up archiving system for all invoices / signed delivery dockets given by supplier when ordering parts
  • Supply Purchase Order Requisition Forms when needed to order new material
  • Key Achievements:
  • Being a good team player and having good interpersonal skills, I was trusted by all departments and was able to enter the Cash Processing Centre for audits on cash boxes.

Operations Administrator

Rilta Environmental Limited
09.2007 - 12.2010
  • Specialised in Total Waste Management in Ireland, Contaminated Soil, Asbestos Disposal, Waste Oil Reprocessing, Packaging & Recycling and Battery Recycling.

Goods Inwards Clerk

01.2001
  • To Transport Clerk
  • In 2005 i was promoted from Transport Clerk to Transport Front Line Manager

Weighbridge Operator / Accounts Administrator / Transport Co-Coordinator

Exel Logistics Limited
01.1998 - 06.2007
  • Administration duties for transportation and process of weight monitoring
  • Ensuring all weights are correct on system and within legislation
  • Invoicing to clients for all divisions of the business
  • Ensuring all information is complete and accurate on the system
  • Issuing of all credits to clients & cross checking price structures
  • Robust communication to ensure customer client care
  • Assisting all team members from each department to meet deadlines for end of month sales / invoicing
  • Daily communication with the accounting department relating to account / invoicing issues
  • Assisting the Transport Manager with the correct equipment for each driver & job daily
  • Daily check on vehicles to make sure they are kept clean and tidy
  • Assisting drivers with breakdowns & queries via phone calls
  • Warehouse / Logistics / Transport company distributing dry grocery goods & supplies to all Tesco stores around Ireland.

Education

Merit in the Effective Management Programme -

Completed – CPC Course – Certificate of Professional Competence In Road Haulage -

2007

Skills

  • Technical Skills:
  • Excel – Intermediate (tested 2012)
  • Word – Intermediate (tested 2012)
  • Windows 2003, 2007 & 2010
  • Sales Logix System (Accounting Package)
  • Paragon System
  • Microsoft Office / Outlook
  • Mac Book Experience
  • PPE Use
  • Recordkeeping
  • MS Office
  • Multitasking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry
  • Written Communication
  • Data Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Networking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Clerical Support

Accomplishments

  • ECDL – European Computer Driving Licence Course
  • EMP – Effective Management Programme
  • CPC – Certificate of Professional Competence
  • Malta – First Aid Course
  • Counter Balance Forklift Licence
  • Warehouse Management - FETAC Level 6
  • Sales Rep & Customer Care – FETAC Level 6
  • Previous Employment details available on request.

Timeline

Supply Chain Specialist

Nu Pure Beverages
10.2012 - Current

Reception / Office Administrator

NDS, Network Drafting
08.2012 - 10.2012

Project Administrator

G4S Cash Solutions Ireland
03.2012 - 08.2012

Operations Administrator

Rilta Environmental Limited
09.2007 - 12.2010

Goods Inwards Clerk

01.2001

Weighbridge Operator / Accounts Administrator / Transport Co-Coordinator

Exel Logistics Limited
01.1998 - 06.2007

Goods In / Goods Outwards Clerk, Transport Clerk, Transport Front Line Manager

Merit in the Effective Management Programme -

Completed – CPC Course – Certificate of Professional Competence In Road Haulage -

DEIRDRE BYRNESupply Chain Specialist