Glenn Harlock
Geelong,VIC
Summary
I am a passionate and enthusiastic leader who offers contract management, procurement expertise and inventory management skills paired with outstanding multitasking and time management abilities. I strive to use the transferable skills I have gained from my extensive management experience in retail management and public service to work with clients, co-workers and other stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes and exceed expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory and Purchasing Supervisor ( Various Reliefs )
City of Greater Geelong
Geelong
01.2020 - Current
- Various reliefs and secondments in my supervisors role in the last two years including short (2 weeks), medium (2 months) and long term (6 months) secondments. Supporting supervisor’s transition to retirement
- Support, manage and lead a team of experienced and new employees
- Liaising with managers, directors and councillors for various requests, information and reporting
- Manage and prepare contractual obligations with suppliers and procurement policies
- Extensive monthly and quarterly analysis and reporting to senior management
- Current and Qualified Health and Safety Representative
- Current Member of the City of Greater Geelong Consultative Committee
Inventory and Purchasing Officer
City of Greater Geelong
Geelong
05.2019 - Current
- Manage and maintain accurate inventory management information systems for recording and controlling all of Councils stocks of goods and materials
- Support supply and purchasing arrangements and adherence of supplier contracts
- Carry out a range of administrative, data entry and processing of purchase orders
- Respond effectively to customer enquiries and input of data for internal recording and charging systems Ensure continuity of service through effective relief of store personnel in a multi-location inventory management environment Manage a range of procurement activities from a wide range of established and new suppliers
- Manage and maintain the reconciliation of diesel usage from our depots via the Smartfill fuel system which equals to around 1.7 million dollars
- Manage the administration and purchasing of City Works minor tools
Community or Recreation Liaison Officer- Community Life
City of Greater Geelong
Geelong
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Coordinate the allocation of Council reserves and community facilities and liaise with a diverse range of community and recreation groups on all associated matters
- Asset Management, Renewal and Upgrade Management Coordinate casual and seasonal booking and allocation of reserves
- Record and manage incoming maintenance requests on sporting reserves and facilities
- Issue fees and charges to community and recreation groups as required and liaise with Councils property and leasing department regarding lease and license agreements
- Maintain data bases on sporting reserves and selected programs
- Maintain initial liaison with community groups and sporting clubs
- Assist in the preparation of reports and draft correspondence as required
- Liaise with council’s Events unit regarding events occurring on Council reserves
- Maintain and provide information on community and recreation opportunities for residents within the City of Greater Geelong and ensure access to this information.
FLEET CO-ORDINATOR (Acting)
City of Greater Geelong
Geelong
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Management of the council’s maintenance and construction divisions heavy plant equipment and fleet
- Manage the light vehicle fleet to ensure the provision of a safe, well maintained, modern and fit for purpose fleet that is reliable and cost effective
- Development and implementation of effective and efficient approaches and processes to the three workshops and stores in the Geelong region
- Ensuring compliance of OH&S legislation Exceptional oral, verbal and written communication skills including report writing across all divisions of council Provide leadership to a variety of team members including those with cultural and diverse differences
- Manage the purchase, disposal, commissioning and replacement of heavy and light fleet equipment
Store Manager
Woolworths Barrabool Hills
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Lead, coach and develop a large team of over 120 employees Nurture a culture of support for both customers and staff members Maintain a safe working environment for all Meet key commercial targets Provide quality service for internal and external stakeholders Meet all policy, compliance and auditing standards with regulative bodies including; Work-Safe, Food Safety and the Legislative bodies Meet budgetary and sales requirements and targets set out by the business over 40 million dollars.
Store Manager
Woolworths Warralily
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Completion of Store Leadership Program to qualify as a Store Manager Project managed the set-up a new store Working with construction teams to set up the store Hiring, developing and training over 100 brand new employees High level of visual Merchandising and shop fitting work Managing community and market campaigns for the store High level of community involvement and sponsorship distribution Enforcing new store opening standards and protocols including safety, food safety standards Working within a construction site
Assistant Store Manager
Woolworths Colac
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Responsible for all aspects of store operations; budgeting, sales planning and managing team performance Responsible for the training of staff Resolving customers concerns respectfully and empathetically
- Responsible for risk and safety management Liaising with operational, state and national executives.
Long-life Team Manager
Woolworths Torquay
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Managed long-life sales of up to $1.8 million per week Training of new staff members Rostering staff Managing health and safety risks
Long-life Team Manager Relief
Woolworths (Various Stores)
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Resolve non-performance issues in challenging stores that were not meeting business expectations Managing different a variety of teams Liaising with store managers to ensure clear outcomes were met
Long-life Team Manager
Woolworths Bannockburn
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Ordering and managing of stock Liaising with representatives to effectively promote sales in the business Achieving business directives working in collaboration with store management Executing seasonal events – maximizing sales and profitability Direct control of inventory of stock throughout the store Rolling out a new system of inventory process to a cluster of stores in the zone
Perishables Manager
Woolworths Waurn Ponds
01.2008 - 01.2011
Duty Manager
Woolworths Torquay
01.2004 - 01.2008
Produce Manager
Anglesea IGA
01.2001 - 01.2004
Education
High School Diploma -
Chanel College
Geelong, VIC11-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Science ( Psychology)
Victorian University of Technoology
Werribee, VICSkills
- Refined people management, leadership, workflow management and organization skills
- Exceptional ability to build positive rapport with clients and co-workers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with thorough attention to detail
- Highly dynamic and able to work flexibly in a diverse range of environments
- Excellent understanding of all aspects of IT and the Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent understanding and experience of the IPS inventory management and Oracle Purchasing programs
- Vast experience working people from a range of backgrounds
- Experience writing detailed incident reports and case notes
- Extensive experience in inventory management
- Highly developed skills in procurement processes
- Extensive experience in resource management and financial budget compliance
- Ability to work alongside management to ensure work productivity
- Return to work co-ordinator and safety team lead for a number of years
- Contract management experience and optimization
- Ability to work productively independently or in group situations
- Current and Qualified Health and Safety Representative
- Current Member of the City of Greater Geelong Consultative Committee
- Current Change Champion Committee Member
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Golf
- Travel
- Movies
- Reading
- Family life
Certification
WarralilyTechnologyWaurnBarrabool
- Full Victorian Driving License
- Current HSR
- License to Perform High Risk Work ( Forklift )
- Working With Children's Check
Timeline
Community or Recreation Liaison Officer- Community Life
City of Greater Geelong
10.2023 - 11.2023
FLEET CO-ORDINATOR (Acting)
City of Greater Geelong
06.2023 - 09.2023
Inventory and Purchasing Supervisor ( Various Reliefs )
City of Greater Geelong
01.2020 - Current
Inventory and Purchasing Officer
City of Greater Geelong
05.2019 - Current
Store Manager
Woolworths Barrabool Hills
04.2018 - 05.2019
Store Manager
Woolworths Warralily
09.2017 - 04.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Woolworths Colac
03.2015 - 09.2017
Long-life Team Manager
Woolworths Torquay
07.2013 - 02.2015
Long-life Team Manager Relief
Woolworths (Various Stores)
11.2012 - 07.2013
Long-life Team Manager
Woolworths Bannockburn
02.2011 - 10.2012
Perishables Manager
Woolworths Waurn Ponds
01.2008 - 01.2011
Duty Manager
Woolworths Torquay
01.2004 - 01.2008
Produce Manager
Anglesea IGA
01.2001 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Chanel College
Some College (No Degree) - Science ( Psychology)
Victorian University of Technoology
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