Jessica Jovanovic
Simplot
Cranbourne West,VIC
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Supply Chain and Operations professional with over 10 years experience. Thriving in complex operating environments where CI initiatives can be identified and implemented to improve business efficiencies and reduce costs.
Work History
Logistics Warehousing & Inventory Manager
3 Years 3 Months- Overseeing all Inventory & Warehousing activity for finished goods across AU network (Frozen & Ambient) – 20+ sites
- Leading, coaching and developing a team of 5; Warehouse and Inventory Controllers and Process Governance Coordinator
- Managing relationships with 3PL management teams and Key Account Managers
- Ensuring Warehousing and Inventory targets are being met, including root cause analysis and corrective action plan generation when required
- Managing Monthly and Quarterly Reviews with 3PL providers
- 3PL site visits, including conducting audits if and when required
- Ensuring capacity available to suit demand plan and adjusting requirements with providers when possible, and sourcing additional space when required
- Developing and managing new Tender Process end to end
- Working closely with Sales, QA, Customer Service, Transport, International and Demand Planning teams to ensure operations runs smoothly
- Spearheaded multiple CI projects including automation of Invoice Processing, Capacity Reporting, Warehouse Metric Reporting and development of 3PL audit program
Senior Warehouse & Inventory Coordinator
6 Months- Escalation point for 3 x Warehouse and Inventory Coordinators
- Management of 3PL Non Conformances including root cause analysis and investigation, and developing corrective action plants
- Leading Daily Logistics Stand Up Meeting
- Daily, weekly and monthly KPI reporting
- Presenting Warehouse & Inventory Metrics at Monthly Business Reviews with 3PL Providers
- SOP generation and management
- Seeking opportunities for process improvement (CI)
Inventory & Warehouse Supervisor
1 Year 4 Months- Leading, coaching and mentoring a team of 8, consisting of Warehouse Assistance, Packers and Purchasing Coordinator
- Overseeing all Warehouse activity; receiving, picking, dispatching, cycle count/stock take, returns, QA checks etc
- Overseeing all Inventory activity; purchasing, sourcing, cost negotiation, SLOB stock management
- Production Scheduling for packing team
- Logistics Management, including training of team on booking freight directly with carrier and third party providers
- Supplier Management; including weekly and monthly meetings to ensure goods received on time and OOS items properly managed
- Maintaining Capex register for tooling and equipment
- Ensuring staff are safe at all times and adhering to company OH&S policies, including hosting toolboxes, SLAMS, Audits, Chain of Responsibility etc
- CI initiatives - Including the generation of automated Inventory Reports, Warehouse consolidation and remapping, SOP analysis and update for packing efficiencies
Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator
3 Years- Demand Planning
- Inventory Management; reviewing and adjusting min/max levels and reorder points, investigating stock discrepancies, requesting cycle counts, follow up with suppliers on over/under supplies
- SLOB Management
- Raising Purchase Orders for finished goods, raw materials and components
- Expediting and tracking overdue orders
- Arranging delivery and collection of goods with carriers
- Creating BOMS (Bill of Materials)
- Production planning and scheduling for BOMS – inhouse and offsite
- Managing Imports & Exports; ensuring all documentation completed, updating ETA's and reviewing supplier performance
- Approve supplier invoices for payment
- Data analysis and reporting on key metrics
Online Duty Manager
2 Years 6 Months- Overseeing a team of 40+ pickers and drivers
- Ensuring all goods picked, packed, loaded on vehicles and delivered to customer on time
- Review upcoming orders and ordering stock as required
- Remapping store pick path for picking efficiencies
- Rostering part time, full time and casual staff
- Training and development of pickers and drivers, including providing KPI metrics and feedback
- Managing customer complaints and escalations
- Driver fatigue management / WH&S Safety Management
Online Team Leader
1 Year 1 Month- 2IC to Duty Manager
- Assisting in managing team of pickers and drivers to ensure all goods picked and loaded into vehicles on time for departure
- Assisting with issue escalation and resolution
- Training of new pickers and drivers on correct policies and procedures
Supply Chain Administrator
1 Year 10 Months- Inventory analysis and reporting – i.e top sellers, days on hand, SLOB stock
- Allocating items to move between DCs & Stores
- Tracking incoming containers and updating ETA's in system
- Assist Planning and Merchandise teams with data analysis as required
- Financial reporting for leadership team
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
3 Years 3 Months- Set up and management of customer master data in ERP and Sales systems
- Processing orders, including finance applications via in house and third party vendors
- Purchasing new and used equipment and accessories
- Scheduling and managing equipment installations
- Email Marketing – business updates, promotions, events
- Sponsorship management – partnering with local business, signage, promotional material
- Event Management – Roadshows, marquees, displays
- Conducting post installation surveys to ensure customer satisfaction
- Warm outbound calls to generate new business
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing & Psychology
- Distinction Average
- Member of Deakin University Student Association and Deakin Debating Team
- Adjudicator for High School Debating events
- Recipient of Best International Marketing Proposal Award
High School Diploma
Skills
Inventory Optimisation
Inventory Management
Warehouse Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Logistics Coordination
Procurement and Purchasing
Demand Planning
Production Planning
Certification
· Future Leaders Forum (Simplot)
· Constructive Conversations 3 day training (Simplot)
· Safety Leadership (Cleanaway Daniels)
· Chain of Responsibility (Simplot, Cleanaway Daniels)
· Retail Leaders (Coles)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Professional Working
IT skills
· JDE
· Navision
· Salesforce
· MYOB
· Power BI
· Ariba Contract Management
· Microsoft Word
· Microsoft Excel
· Microsoft Outlook
· Microsoft Visio
· Microsoft Project
· Microsoft PowerPoint
· Adobe Photoshop
· Adobe InDesign
· XHTML/HTML (basic)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Logistics Warehousing & Inventory Manager
Simplot
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Senior Warehouse & Inventory Coordinator
Simplot
01.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Inventory & Warehouse Supervisor
Cleanaway Daniels
10.2021 - 02.2023Read More
Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator
Cleanaway Daniels
10.2018 - 10.2021Read More
Online Duty Manager
Coles Supermarkets
03.2016 - 09.2018Read More
Online Team Leader
Coles Supermarkets
02.2015 - 03.2016Read More
Supply Chain Administrator
Cotton On Group
03.2013 - 01.2015Read More
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Viatek Group
11.2009 - 02.2013Read More
Deakin University
Bachelor of Commerce from Marketing & Psychology
Read More
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
High School Diploma
Read More