Kevin Pao
Summary
Accomplished Senior Materials Planner and Warehouse Program Coordinator at Walkinshaw Automotive Group, adept in Materials Requirement Planning and Project Management. Excelled in enhancing production efficiency through accurate forecasting and robust supplier relationships, achieving significant improvements in supply chain operations. Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional team collaboration and a commitment to excellence, underpinned by expertise in ERP systems and procurement processes. Organized Material planner and exceptional multitasker with top-notch verbal and written communication skills. Offering over three years of hands-on experience in collecting, analyzing and recording data on progress of planning permission applications and responding to queries about planning permission application process. Detail-oriented clerk with proven history of streamlining processes and delivering valuable administrative support. Provides accurate and thorough production paperwork. Prioritizes deadline adherence with timely responses to complex production concerns.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Materials Planner
Walkinshaw Automotive Group
Melbourne, VIC
01.2020 - Current
- Improved production efficiency by creating accurate materials forecasts based on historical data and trends.
- Participated in cross-training programs to enhance overall understanding of related functions such as purchasing or logistics management.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Coordinated closely with Production Managers to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for ongoing projects.
- Implemented lean practices to minimize excess inventory and reduce waste within the organization.
- Handled complex projects requiring coordination across multiple departments while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Reduced lead times with effective communication and coordination with suppliers.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Analyze data using ERP system to generate forecast planning and requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers local and international to ensure production requirements are met within schedule.
- Analyze and understand supply continuity to support production requirement.
- Understand and mitigate supply gap wherever possible.
- A process driven to send out reports to all stake holders to ensure supply continuity.
- Data maintenance to ensure all planning data parameters are correct.
Warehouse Program Coordinator
Walkinshaw Automotive Group
Melbourne, VIC
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinate with all stake holders i.e. Procurement, Engineering, Production team to ensure all requirement and task are being achieved in readiness for a project launch.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Championed program improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
- Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Analyzing and understand the nature required to help develop and achieve a successful program.
Education
No Degree - Advance Diploma of Leadership And Management
Chisholm Institute
Dandenong, VICSkills
- Materials Requirement Planning
- Procurement processes
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Warehouse Data Analysis
- Production Planning
- Capacity Planning
- Project Management
- File Maintenance
- Presentation Skills
- Microsoft excel skills to support and understand data Report process output
- Automation understanding
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Demand forecasting
Cooking, Playing Basketball
Cooking is a big part of my life growing up as a part of a cooking family this tradition and passion has long stretched and is embraced.
Basketball is my outlet and sport passion.
Timeline
Senior Materials Planner
Walkinshaw Automotive Group
01.2020 - Current
Warehouse Program Coordinator
Walkinshaw Automotive Group
01.2018 - 12.2020
No Degree - Advance Diploma of Leadership And Management
Chisholm Institute