Jade August
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I am a highly motivated and process driven Inventory Controller with more than 15 years' experience in the manufacturing industry. My skills include a detailed working knowledge in the many functions of supply chain management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Controller
Masport Pty Ltd
08.2019 - Current
- Monitor and maintain high levels of stock integrity. Through the analysis of reports and investigating inventory related discrepancies.
- Address external/internal supply problems head-on and develop creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers, freight forwarders, 3PL, 4PL, warehouses and customers by providing clear and timely communication.
- Coordinate stock transfers and logistics movements (around Australia).
- Coordinate stock take preparation across 4 warehouses including the assembly and distribution of all required resources, highlighting recounts and reconciling variances.
- Efficient & accurate preparation of import/export documentation.
- Ensure DG documentation is registered and compliant with AQIS and Customs regulations.
- Creating and preparing documentation for International Export (SLI’s, COO, Commercial Invoices)
- Coordinate and manage stock availability nationally for delivery and execution at trade shows, Expo's and events for Bunnings, Harvey Norman, M10 etc.
- Support QA and 3PL in the completion of reworks. Coordinate quarantined stock and purchase parts and packaging material to complete tasks.
- Ensure purchase ordering of accessories meets sales forecasting requirements for accessories.
- Manage sample inventory coordinating stock availability, delivery, return, sales entries and stock transfers as required.
- Purchase warehouse & office consumables as required.
Purchasing & Inventory Controller
Masport Pty Ltd
04.2011 - 08.2019
- Maintain inventory at optimal levels across all sites by monitoring inventory, forecasting demand and ensuring orders are placed on time to prevent back orders or excess stock, taking into account varying lead times from local and overseas suppliers.
- Co-ordinate with suppliers and development team to ensure new parts are received to support new product launch timelines.
- Product Purchasing for warehouse & office consumables.
- Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers.
- Manage and maintain Purchase Order information, to ensure all relevant documentation, including, invoices and shipping documents, have been approved and sent to necessary parties.
- Analyse stock variances with a view to identifying and reporting cause(s) of variances.
- Efficient & accurate preparation of import/export documentation
- Work with Sales & Marketing to coordinate and manage stock availability, delivery, and execution for trade show and events.
- Manage sample inventory for the Sales team and others. Coordinating the stock availability, delivery, return, sales entries and stock transfers as required.
- Raise purchase orders for local and international suppliers.
- Audit safety stocks.
- Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
Shipping & Inventory Controller
Masport Pty Ltd
08.2006 - 04.2021
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Coordinated storage locations and product movements.
- Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
- Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Updated database with changes in carrier status.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
Inventory Controller
Masport New Zealand
10.2004 - 08.2006
- Monitor and maintain imported product lines and ensure continuity of stock supply.
- Identify inventory discrepancies, conduct investigations and prepare reports.
- Conduct efficient internal transfers between warehouses to ensure optimum level of stock is stored in each warehouse.
- Stock control of all imported products in preparation for month end sales.
- Coordinate the supply of imported products with freight forwarder, transport companies, 3PL and customers.
- Review customer demand to ensure stocks are available.
- Receipting stock and finished goods.
- Lead and coordinate stock takes across multiple sites.
Skills
- Complex problem solver
- Desire to learn and improve
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong computing skills in MS Office, particularly in Excel, and high computer literacy
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Timeline
Inventory Controller
Masport Pty Ltd
08.2019 - Current
Purchasing & Inventory Controller
Masport Pty Ltd
04.2011 - 08.2019
Shipping & Inventory Controller
Masport Pty Ltd
08.2006 - 04.2021
Inventory Controller
Masport New Zealand
10.2004 - 08.2006
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