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Gavin Coombes

Gavin Coombes

Brookfield,QLD

Summary

Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at Nerada Tea P/L through expert vendor negotiations and inventory management, achieving significant cost savings. Skilled in forklift operation and possessing a knack for problem-solving, I excel in high-detail environments and team leadership, ensuring timely project delivery and superior service quality.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Car Detailing

Key Motors
01.2024 - 04.2024

Detailing brand new cars

Applying extra's as ordered by the customer, paint protection, interior protection.

Delivering and picking up new cars from suppliers after fitting new items.

Assisting with day to day responsibilities as required by the manager.

Liaising with the sales staff to ensure the cars were ready on time and to a very high detail level for presentation to the customer.

Bus driving service customers to their home or work after dropping their cars in.

Production & Purchasing Manager

Nerada Tea P/L
12.1999 - 07.2023
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • controlled the production scheduling and rostering of 40 staff over a 5 day 24 hour roster.
  • Assisted in the negation's and setting up new EBA agreements
  • interviewing and hiring new staff.

Skills

Forklift license, current

HR Truck license, current manual

First Aid

WHS officer , not current, but have a sound knowledge and experience

Return to Work Coordinator, not current, have a sound knowledge

Able to work unsupervised

Problem solver and think outside the box

Timeline

Car Detailing

Key Motors
01.2024 - 04.2024

Production & Purchasing Manager

Nerada Tea P/L
12.1999 - 07.2023
Gavin Coombes