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