Laura Skehill
Windsor,VIC
Summary
Seasoned supply chain professional with over a decade of comprehensive experience in orchestrating and optimizing end-to-end logistics operations. Proven expertise in developing and executing innovative inventory management strategies, forecasting demand, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Adept in supplier and vendor management, project leadership, and implementing efficient processes to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in ERP implementation, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Proficient in leveraging data analysis and reporting to make informed decisions, fostering a culture of continuous development and strategic enhancement across diverse industries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory/Logistics Manager
AB Orthodontics
- Raised and receipted purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in procurement processes, maintaining optimal inventory levels while minimizing overstock situations
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, fostering effective communication and negotiating favorable terms to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any supply chain issues promptly
- Ensured inventory accuracy and data integrity, implementing robust control measures and best practices that improved accuracy by 20%
- Managed and optimized stock levels to align with demand forecasts, conducting regular reviews and adjustments to meet customer requirements while minimizing excess inventory
- Led creation of new items within inventory system, ensuring accurate product information and classification
- Monitored and controlled stock transfers and inventory movements between locations, optimizing logistics and distribution efficiency
- Oversaw stock-taking processes, conducted investigations into variances, and implemented corrective actions to enhance inventory accuracy and minimize discrepancies
- Managed minimum/maximum stock levels and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), regularly reviewing and adjusting parameters to optimize inventory management and meet business objectives
- Generated comprehensive reports analyzing inventory metrics and trends, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
- Provided support to sales and customer service teams, ensuring seamless coordination between inventory operations and customer needs
- Undertook various administrative duties as required to support smooth functioning of daily operations within the organization.
Supply Chain Manager
Bermad Water Technologies
01.2023 - Current
- Development and execution of inventory management strategies, optimizing operational efficiency by minimizing stock outs and reducing excess inventory levels
- Review and analyse forecasted demand patterns, identifying changes and trends to ensure accurate inventory planning and minimize shortages
- Driver of continuous improvement initiatives across the business, developing and implementing process enhancements
- Management of relationships with suppliers and third-party logistics partners (3PLs), and ensuring seamless operations, and decrease in lead times
- Led multiple successful project management endeavors, including the seamless rollout of new ERP systems, improving data accuracy and enhancing operational visibility
- Spearheaded business transformation activities, developing and implementing streamlined processes and procedures increasing operational efficiency
- Leading the resolution of key supply-demand and service-cost issues, implementing solutions that positively impacted bottom-line performance
- Conducting inventory forecasting analyses, optimizing inventory levels and reducing excess stock
- Manage and supervise warehouse and production planning teams, fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.
Supply Chain Inventory Manager
Officeworks
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Led and developed domestic logistics processes, systems, and assurance programs, ensuring consistent and efficient execution of Inventory Management and Optimization activities
- Held accountability and governance for Inventory Management across the network, maintaining oversight of Officeworks Logistic Partners to ensure adherence to established standards
- Monitored Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) methodology in all warehouse operations, implementing corrective actions to maintain accuracy levels
- Conducted adjustment validations to ensure precise inventory alignment, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring financial accuracy
- Proactively identified and addressed opportunities to optimize inventory holding through comprehensive data analysis, resulting in reductions in excess stock within CFCs and DCs
- Collaborated with Merchandise team to actively reduce aged and excess stock levels, implementing strategies that improved inventory turnover rates by 20%
- Acted as operational advocate for all Loss Prevention initiatives and projects, collaborating closely with Loss Prevention to implement effective stock control measures.
Supply Chain Project Manager
Officeworks
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Executed and led Supply Chain activities, overseeing key project events to ensure seamless operations and strategic alignment
- Managed various disciplines within Supply Chain, fostering stakeholder engagement and maintaining strong working relationships both internally and externally
- Took ownership of Supply Chain planning, proactively driving supplier relations and performance improvements to enhance overall business outcomes
- Led and managed end-to-end Supply Chain event Project Plans, including comprehensive cost tracking and regular communication of project statuses to stakeholders
- Oversaw Supply Chain resources, ensuring their suitability, relevance, and budget adherence within the project scope
- Led structured weekly working group sessions involving relevant Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT) members and wider stakeholders to ensure coordinated efforts and alignment with project goals
- Coordinated annual post-implementation review (PIR) for Supply Chain team, evaluating project successes and areas for improvement
- Maintained and managed program, critical path, and key milestone schedule, ensuring adherence to timelines and project objectives
- Oversaw all project governance and reporting for the Supply Chain Back To School (BTS) program, ensuring compliance with established standards and objectives
- Managed and tracked project risks, issues, and potential slippages in a timely manner, collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective mitigation strategies and escalating issues as needed
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities and implementing measures to enhance operational efficiencies and project outcomes.
Supply Chain Optimization Specialist
Officeworks
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Optimized the inventory flow of products into and within the network, ensuring streamlined and efficient movement of goods to minimize bottlenecks and enhance operational effectiveness
- Identified opportunities for optimization in product pack sizes, leading the implementation of changes from supplier negotiations through to master data upload, resulting in reductions in storage costs and improved logistics
- Drove network efficiencies by standardizing pallet and slip sheeting practices, improving warehouse throughput and reducing handling times
- Conducted physical oversight of periodic on-site processes across multiple channels within Supply Chain, capturing comprehensive data to support data-driven optimization decisions
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of true end-to-end cost-to-serve, implementing sophisticated analytics models that provided actionable insights for the wider business
- Collaborated cross-functionally with various departments to implement optimization strategies and ensure alignment with broader business objectives
- Utilized data analysis and process improvement methodologies to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements in supply chain operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Demand Planner
Officeworks
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed forward Demand Plans and executed all Replenishment Orders across multiple channels utilizing the GAINS replenishment tool, ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing stockouts
- Spearheaded backorder management, maintaining an in-stock position by effectively managing inventory levels and addressing shortages promptly, resulting in a 95% in stock position and improved customer satisfaction
- Orchestrated the management of out-of-stock situations, implementing proactive measures to minimize stockouts and provided weekly in-stock reporting to track performance metrics and support decision-making processes
- Collaborated cross-functionally with various teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Operations, to align demand forecasts with business objectives and ensure seamless execution of replenishment strategies
- Utilized demand forecasting techniques and statistical models to analyze historical data and market trends, generating accurate demand forecasts and improving inventory accuracy.
Supply Chain Manager
Frank Green
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Managed end-to-end freight operations, optimizing transportation processes, and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods
- Oversaw production planning activities, coordinating with manufacturing teams to ensure optimal production schedules aligned with demand forecasts
- Responsible for raising and receipting purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely payments, optimizing cash flow and minimizing financial discrepancies
- Established and nurtured strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and maintaining consistent communication to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any issues promptly
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and adherence to payment schedules
- Maintained inventory accuracy and data integrity, and implementing inventory control measures
- Managed and optimized stock levels, balancing inventory turnover rates to meet customer demands while minimizing excess stock
- Monitored and controlled stock transfers and inventory movements between warehouses, optimizing distribution efficiency
- Oversaw stock-taking processes, investigated and addressed variances, and implemented corrective measures, improving inventory accuracy and reducing discrepancies
- Managed minimum/maximum stock levels and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), regularly reviewing and adjusting parameters to optimize inventory management
- Generated comprehensive reports analyzing supply chain performance metrics and inventory trends, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making
- Provided support to the sales and customer service teams, ensuring alignment between supply chain activities and customer demands
- Undertook various administrative duties as required, contributing to the smooth functioning of daily operations.
Merchandise Assistant and Inventory Controller
Global Retail Brands
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Managed catalogue and promo pricing maintenance, ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information for products
- Reviewed product ranges and markdowns, communicating updates to stores and coordinating markdown strategies
- Handled sample management, coordinating and tracking samples for product evaluations and displays
- Raised orders for the company's 40 corporate stores, ensuring timely and accurate procurement of inventory
- Maintained inventory accuracy and data integrity, overseeing stock levels and new item creation
- Coordinated stock transfers between locations and assisted in stock take procedures, investigating and adjusting variances as needed
- Processed credits and claims, liaised with suppliers, and supported stores with product queries and information
- Provided administrative support to the merchandising team, assisting with various requirements and reporting tasks.
Logistics, Cosmetics Department
Myer Melbourne
07.2011 - 11.2012
- Managed receiving and dispatching goods to relevant departments, ensuring timely delivery and accurate inventory records
- Conducted replenishment activities and maintained stock reserves to support departmental needs
- Assisted in stock take procedures as required, contributing to accurate inventory counts.
Customer Service Team Manager
Educating Kids
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Managed the Customer Service Team, providing training and guidance to staff
- Handled product management, including sourcing, pricing, and article master data management
- Managed purchase orders, inventory, and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient stock control
- Nurtured relationships with local and international suppliers, coordinating product sourcing and procurement
- Processed sales orders and managed back-order situations, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Managed website content and collaborated with the Marketing team on promotional materials
- Played a key role in product development, quality control, and establishing business policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) -
Swinburne Online
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics and Operations
- Inventory Control and Optimization
- Supplier and Vendor Management
- Project Management
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Process Improvement and Continuous Development
- ERP Implementation
- Merchandising and Product Management
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Bermad Water Technologies
01.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Inventory Manager
Officeworks
12.2020 - 12.2022
Supply Chain Project Manager
Officeworks
06.2019 - 12.2020
Supply Chain Optimization Specialist
Officeworks
01.2019 - 06.2019
Demand Planner
Officeworks
11.2016 - 01.2019
Supply Chain Manager
Frank Green
07.2016 - 10.2016
Merchandise Assistant and Inventory Controller
Global Retail Brands
11.2012 - 11.2014
Logistics, Cosmetics Department
Myer Melbourne
07.2011 - 11.2012
Customer Service Team Manager
Educating Kids
08.2009 - 05.2011
Inventory/Logistics Manager
AB Orthodontics
Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) -
Swinburne Online
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