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Lavinia Politoni

Campsie,NSW

Summary

Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Well-versed in processing, monitoring and reviewing high-volume orders in fast-paced environments. Practiced at developing and maintaining productive relationships with vendors, customers and staff. Proficient in [Software] and [Software].

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight forwarding Warehouse Manager

DB Schenker Australia
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant rules, regulations, and Acts such as but not limited to Airline Security, Customs Border Force, DAFF, ISO:9001, 77G Bond License, WH&S, Dangerous Goods
  • Ensure effective structure is in place to meet customer SLA's and day to day running of operations in the facility
  • Continuous identification of process and productivity improvements
  • All warehouse and transport movements are completed and handled in accordance with Chain of responsibility policy and road transport legislations
  • Review and maintain security of site and ensure worksite safety
  • Establish new procedures for handling all administration work associated with the warehouse operations, including FF check ins, check outs, shipment release, invoicing and collection of storage
  • Monitoring Profit and Loss and minimising operational costs for Warehouse
  • Analysing performance against budget
  • Report all workplace injuries and effectively manage any injured workers as per company standards/procedures, ensuring adherence and cooperation with all relevant stockholders in injury management/RTW process is achieved
  • Manage employee rosters, hours
  • Paradigm Issue Management (Root Cause Analysis - 5 Whys).

Freight Forwarding Warehouse Administration & Transport Supervisor

DB Schenker Australia
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Expedite the daily activities of all operational functions ensuring customer satisfaction is successfully achieved and company policies adhered to with the goal of maximising profitability for the company
  • Provide leadership, support and coaching through a variety of mechanisms including toolbox talks, one on one training/ coaching, root cause analysis when service failure is identified
  • Build and maintain staff relationships to ensure a supportive work environment
  • Excellent understanding of Airfreight Warehouse & Transport operations
  • Abide by section 77G Warehousing standards set out by Customs & The Department of Agriculture & Foreign Affairs
  • Ensure the correct documentation is provided and correctly stored for auditing
  • Monitor and manage transport carrier performance
  • Ensure cargo is stored and handled correctly to ensure minimal loss and damage
  • Responsible for selecting the most appropriate mode of transport for cargo transportation, to ensure customer KPI/SLA is maintained, regardless of previous exceptions or delay in supply chain prior to final mile delivery
  • Preparation of reports for inventory stock control
  • Ensure proper procedures are developed and maintained to ensure all legislations are adhered to
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
  • Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Word) and other IT applications, presentation skills.

FF Warehouse Office Supervisor

DB Schenker Australia
01.2013 - 01.2017

Education

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Multiple Priorities Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Business Workflows
  • Team coaching
  • Data Interpretation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Supply Chain Performance Management
  • Policy Development
  • Logistics
  • Budget Control
  • Outgoing Shipments Oversight
  • Expense Tracking
  • Staff Management
  • Standards Documentation

References

  • Christopher Long, 0427 499 080
  • Che Taiaroa, 0414 918 084
  • Brett Myers, 0490 602 615

Timeline

Freight forwarding Warehouse Manager

DB Schenker Australia
01.2020 - 01.2022

Freight Forwarding Warehouse Administration & Transport Supervisor

DB Schenker Australia
01.2017 - 01.2020

FF Warehouse Office Supervisor

DB Schenker Australia
01.2013 - 01.2017

Lavinia Politoni