Douglas Southern

Over the past four decades, a deep expertise in supply chain management, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics has been cultivated. Thriving in diverse environments requiring adaptation, innovation, and growth has equipped with a profound understanding of business needs and honed leadership abilities. Professional training certifications in logistical operations accompany practical success.

An extensive background highlights a strong grasp of varied business challenges and effective leadership qualities. Demonstrations of integrity, dedication, decisiveness, loyalty, and a robust work ethic have been consistent throughout the career. Excelling under pressure involves employing a pragmatic approach to problem-solving while maintaining a relentless drive to overcome challenges of all kinds.

Results-driven advisory roles are marked by a positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven abilities include identifying customer needs, resolving conflicts, and building strong relationships. Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills characterise a detail-oriented team player adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously with high accuracy.

A track record in strategic planning and relationship building is evident across roles from Advisor External Repairs at Roy Hill Holdings Pty Ltd to Inventory Controller at FMG. Expertise in stakeholder management and compliance has led to significant improvements in inventory forecasting and client engagement, supported by skills in data interpretation ensuring operational excellence and profitability.

• Software Training Microsoft Excel - Advanced Formulas 2023
• Mincom Training Advanced Inventory/Supply
• Software Training on Oniqua Inventory Optimizer
• Supply and Logistics Warehouse Course
• Supply Cataloging (Oniqua/Auslang)
• Certificate in Cross Cultural Awareness TAFE 1999
• Heavy Combination Vehicle Licence (HC)

• SAP (MM & PM experience user/tester)
• Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP)
• MIMS (Mincom)
• Ellipse (Mincom)
• CorVu
• Oniqua Inventory Optimiser
• R&R Report Writer
• DM5 - Document Management System
• Atlas XL
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Project
• Online purchasing systems with supplies
• Chem Alert
• Safeguard

0427 714 242

31st December 1966, Perth WA, Australia

Over the past forty years, an extensive and detailed knowledge has been developed in supply, inventory, warehousing, repairs and logistical management. Exposure to diverse environments requiring adaptation, change, and development has facilitated an understanding of business needs and the cultivation of strong leadership skills. The combination of practical experience and training qualifications in logistical fields underscores a comprehensive foundation. Demonstrated appointments throughout the career reflect personal qualities such as integrity, dedication, decisiveness, loyalty, and a high level of motivation and self-discipline, adept at managing stress and pressure. A practical, common-sense approach to problem-solving and an unwavering drive to tackle challenges of all kinds further characterise the experience.

References provided on request.