Kudzai Zhou
Perth,WA
Summary
A skilled and dependable professional, equipped for fast-paced work and fluctuating daily needs. Meets needs with attention to detail and hardworking approach, and seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics positively, and efficiently impacting a team. Analytical and data-driven professional, with expertise in different production, transportation, construction and storage frameworks. Experienced in implementation of and the day-to-day use of SAP ERP, SAP IBP and BI.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Construction Worker
Winslow Constructors
10.2023 - Current
- Created waterline profiles and storm sewer profiles based on plans provided by civil engineers for 5 residential construction sites.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of 50 workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Increased productivity by utilizing heavy machinery such as TRX dump trucks and loaders for various tasks at 5 construction sites.
- Inspected 5 project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for 50 concrete pours.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength at 5 residential construction sites.
Demand & Supply Chain Planner
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favourable vendor pricing.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Supervised 20 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Supply Chain Planner
Imperial Brands, Imperial Tobacco Group
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Managed procurement activities, ensuring high-quality materials were purchased at competitive prices.
- Optimized inventory management for reduced stock shortages and improved order fulfillment rates.
Supply Chain Planner
Procter & Gamble
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Oversaw supply technical transfer projects, batch release testing, warehouse inventory through SAP ERP
- Collaborated with sales and marketing to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods
- SAP ERP and IBP onboarding for new employees in the supply chain division
- Developed accurate demand forecasts with the use of advanced analytics tools, resulting in better production planning.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms and conditions for the company.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that led to more streamlined workflows throughout the organization.
Driller Offsider Assistant
Unki Platinum Mine
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed rig sub-contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
- Increased success rate of completed wells by carefully analyzing mud systems to determine optimal fluid properties for specific formations.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
- Completed field reports and boring logs, discussing issues with site supervisor.
Sales & Marketing Representative
Trugreen, Inc
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Conducted thorough market research, informing strategic planning initiatives aimed at expanding business operations in 4 markets.
- Learned and utilized upselling techniques to encourage customers to make additional purchases and increased sales by 25%.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner to 100s of clients.
- Played a key role in securing lucrative contracts through effective negotiation tactics and relationship-building efforts with 15 prospective clients.
- Spearheaded process improvement projects, leading to significant time savings without compromising quality or accuracy of work completed.
Civil Construction Worker
Civilworks
02.2013 - 05.2015
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean job sites to enhance safety measures and promote efficient work environments.
- Enhanced project efficiency by collaborating with engineers, architects, and other construction professionals.
- Looked over proposed plans and project sites to coordinate layouts and site maps.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
- Analyzed proposed site factors and designed maps, graphs and diagrams to illustrate findings.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Warsaw, PolandBachelor of Arts - International Business & Logistics
Lindenwood University
St Louis, USASkills
- Forecast monitoring
- Logistics planning
- Production planning
- Project Planning
- Supply & Demand planning
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Earthwork Calculation
- Electrical Wiring
- Ditch digging
- Asphalt Paving
- Civil engineering assistance
- Concrete finishing
- Scaffolding Setup
Languages
English
Polish
Timeline
Civil Construction Worker
Winslow Constructors
10.2023 - Current
Demand & Supply Chain Planner
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions
03.2023 - 10.2023
Supply Chain Planner
Imperial Brands, Imperial Tobacco Group
03.2022 - 05.2023
Supply Chain Planner
Procter & Gamble
12.2020 - 02.2022
Driller Offsider Assistant
Unki Platinum Mine
01.2018 - 10.2020
Sales & Marketing Representative
Trugreen, Inc
05.2015 - 11.2017
Civil Construction Worker
Civilworks
02.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Bachelor of Arts - International Business & Logistics
Lindenwood University
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