Krunal Patel
Wentworthville
Summary
Reliable and efficient Storeperson with advanced organizational, documentation and time management abilities. Knowledgeable about receiving, checking and storing merchandise. Prepared to offer 10 years of experience and take on a challenging new role with room for advancement.
Effective at working in fast-paced, team-based environments to move and track merchandise. Skilled at restocking shelves, helping customers and solving routine and complex stock problems affecting the storeroom and sales floor.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Storeperson
Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Picked stock according to order sheets and prepared for transport.
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts on daily basis.
- Received and checked incoming goods for damage and discrepancies with paperwork.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of store procedures and best practices.
- Improved store organization by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Ensured a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment for customers and staff alike.
- Contributed to successful annual inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the process.
- Managed receiving area efficiently by organizing incoming shipments and verifying accuracy against purchase orders.
- Operated material handling equipment safely while loading or unloading deliveries.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize store operations and achieve performance goals.
- Maintained accurate stock levels with regular audits and timely reordering of products.
BWS team member
BWS
01.2020 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Inventory Team Member
Toll People
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitoring inventory levels and replenishing stock as needed
- Developing and implementing inventory control systems and practices
- Coordinating the logistics of purchase orders, stock transfer, deliveries, tagging and processing
- Performing regular stock checks and reporting any issues to the supervisor
- Cycle count
- Processing returns from the customer.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management accuracy [Number]%.
- Aided in minimizing overstock situations through careful monitoring of product levels and timely adjustments as needed.
- Conducted thorough cycle counts on a consistent basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Reduced product loss with diligent monitoring of expiration dates and timely rotation of stock.
- Provided support during physical inventory counts, meticulously counting items and verifying their accuracy against electronic records.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Woolworths night-fill manager
Woolworths Supermarket
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Manage daily operations and activities of a team consisting 2 managers, 10 associates and 15+ sales staff
- Coached personnel in customer service, team building and merchandising techniques
- Developed weekly schedules per payroll guidelines while accounting for employees and store needs.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Aldi store manager
Aldi Supermarket
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Manage daily operations and activities of a team consisting 2 managers, 10 associates and 15+ sales staff
- Coached personnel in customer service, team building and merchandising techniques
- Developed weekly schedules per payroll guidelines while accounting for employees and store needs
- Promote product knowledge through monthly staff meetings, discuss new features and sales tips products by products.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Aldi assistant store manager
Aldi Supermarket
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Supervised and trained team in sales, merchandising, and inventory control
- Managed several special projects as directed by the Store manager
- Specialised in restoring order and direction in difficult store locations and worked well with other store manager to implement programs to
- Contribute to positive store appearance through regular folding and organising of rack.
Aldi trainee store manager
Aldi Supermarket
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Assigned employees to specific duties to best meets the needs of the store
- Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently
- Coordinated daily cash reconciliation at a high volume location
- Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales
- Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
IGA liquor manager
IGA Supermarket
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Make sure that the store was completely stocked at all times
- Strong emphasis on micro brews and liquor
- Was able to be involved in the marketing aspect of the store including print ads
- Promoted friendly relationship with customers while deciphering between legal sales and no legal sales.( inebriated, no I.D.,underage) Controlled inventory and personnel for the best profits margin for the store.
IGA team member
IGA Supermarket
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Answered customers queries and advised customers on merchandise selection
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, and tables with new or transferred merchandise
- Stampede, attached or changed price tags on merchandise, referring to price list
- Received, opened, unpacked and issued sales floor merchandise
- Replenished aisles and rotated stock per requirement
- Worked as a team player.
Education
Australis Institute of Technology
Parramatta, NSWSkills
- MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- RECRUITING AND HIRING
- EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
- BUSINESS GENERATION
- PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
- BOOKKEEPING
- OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
- ADAPTABLE LEARNING
- LOADING AND UPLOADING
Profile
Krunal Patel, 8/79 Lane St, Wentworthville, NSW, 2145, 0423508629, krunalpatel4886@gmail.com
References
- SUNNY - Store manager ALDI, +61430547181
- BRENDAN - Store manager BWS, +61404769851
Timeline
Storeperson
Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Inventory Team Member
Toll People
03.2022 - 01.2023
Woolworths night-fill manager
Woolworths Supermarket
10.2021 - 03.2022
BWS team member
BWS
01.2020 - Current
Aldi store manager
Aldi Supermarket
01.2020 - 10.2021
Aldi assistant store manager
Aldi Supermarket
01.2018 - 01.2020
Aldi trainee store manager
Aldi Supermarket
01.2015 - 01.2018
IGA liquor manager
IGA Supermarket
01.2013 - 01.2015
IGA team member
IGA Supermarket
01.2009 - 01.2013
Australis Institute of Technology
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