Kelly Nugent
Cranbourne East,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Inventory Controller and Logistics Coordinator with a proven track record at Lemnos Foods (Branch of Lactalis), specialising in inventory optimisation and fostering teamwork. Excelled in enhancing storage solutions and reducing discrepancies by over 30%, leveraging expertise in SAP and MYOSH. Renowned for mentoring staff and streamlining warehouse operations, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving acumen. Working from the production floor up, learning all aspects of Lemnos Foods and Lactalis as a whole.
Enthusiastic worker willing to take on any task to help co workers succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Controller
Lemnos Foods
04.2022 - Current
- Completed physical inventory counts Daily and monthly.
- Performed root cause analysis of discrepancies between physical inventory counts and system records, taking corrective actions where necessary.
- Optimised storage capacity utilisation by reorganising warehouse layouts according to product categories, item numbers and demand patterns.
- Creating and receipting purchase orders, cross checking inbound goods with paperwork and inspecting incoming goods for quality and damages.
- Chep and Loscam pallet control. performing daily and monthly counts and reconciliations.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Improved interdepartmental communication regarding inventory needs through regular meetings and status updates.
- Create and update SOP's, 1PL and how to guides.
- Conduct risk assessments, incident reports, GMP, Racking inspections and hazard reporting using MYOSH
- Consumption of work orders and data input to losses reports.
- Liaise with internal coordinators, purchasing officer, production planner, accountant, quality and 3PL companies.
- Step into acting role for logistics coordinator and purchasing officer in their absence.
- Plan pick lists and schedules to meet production requirements while also managing last minute plan changes and stock replenishments to production teams.
- Ensure stock returns from factory floor meet the standard return procedures and are placed away correctly.
- SAP transfers of product movement and tracking.
Logistics Coordinator
Lemnos Foods
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Plan weekly stock requirements for service to production teams ensuring supply levels are adequate while not overloading coolroom space.
- Organise trucking schedules and complete bookings for inbound and outbound shipments.
- Create and close shipments using SAP and correct any shipment errors in timely fashion to minimise delays to truck schedules.
- Chep and Loscam pallet control.
- Recycle and general waste management.
- Coordinate logistics team of forklift drivers and warehouse staff, creating rosters, payroll. work with recruitment agencies. Conduct first day inductions and full on job training for new staff members.
- Create and adhere to safety protocols to ensure safe practices are followed for best work conditions.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Strategise best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of materials.
- Complete daily and monthly stock counts of raw materials and pallet control. Investigations into discrepancies and make the necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy between physical and system stock.
- Last point of quality control checking and identify any labelling or packaging issues before shipment.
- Data entry of risk assessments, incident reports, injury management, and GMP using MYOSH.
- Chemical storage, supply and stocktaking.
Picker Packer
Lemnos Foods
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Enhanced order accuracy by carefully picking and packing items per customer specifications.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Maintained warehouse cleanliness and safety, conducting regular inspections to prevent hazards or accidents.
- Consistently met daily quotas while maintaining high-quality standards in product handling during picking process.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in more accurate order fulfillment rates over time.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper handling of fragile items to minimize breakage or damage.
- Facilitated smooth workflow between departments by communicating effectively with coworkers and supervisors on order statuses or changes.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandise to be shipped.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Loading and unloading trucks using RF Scanner.
Skills
- Product identification, cycle counting, inventory and pallet control
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory optimization and storage solutions
- Mentoring and training
- Work Planning and prioritisation
- SAP, MYOSH and MS Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Forklift Operation
- FIFO stocking
- Reliable, Highly Organised, Multitasker, problem solving and pay attention to detail
- Safe chemical storage and handling
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for onsite and 3PL warehouse management. WIP calculating, order planning, trucking scheduler.
- Achieved storage space and solutions through effectively designing, mapping and implementing changes in the warehouse to optimise work flow efficiency and additional storage space. creating new labelling systems for easier identification and reduction of picking errors.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members while making myself available for any our 200+ staff members that needed assistance or someone to confide in.
- Achieved new production line through effectively helping with using the forklift to move in and build new machinery.
- Created new safety barrier systems and protocols
Timeline
Inventory Controller
Lemnos Foods
04.2022 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
Lemnos Foods
02.2019 - 04.2022
Picker Packer
Lemnos Foods
09.2017 - 02.2019
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