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Matthew Parker

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new tasks.

Methodical Inventory Coordinator with a detail-oriented and organized mentality. Adept at handling high inventory volumes in busy settings with demanding objectives. 30 years experience in the steel industry with understandings of inventory requirements and best practices.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Coordinator

Bluescopesteel
Tradecoast , QLD
04.2014 - Current
  • Orchestrate the planning and management of sheet and coil operations, overseeing the entire inventory lifecycle from raw materials procurement to finished goods distribution.
  • Efficiently managed inventory for major customers, ensuring a seamless supply chain operation and achieving high customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained a low level of excess stocks, optimizing inventory turnover and contributing to overall cost-effectiveness resulting in impressive key inventory metrics: Including the below .
  • Maintained SLOB on CAT A sheet and coil Products (Slow Moving and Obsolete) stock currently approx. 1.1%, on 1900 TN significantly outperforming the national current rate of @ 2.6% on current inventory of 25,400 TN.
    Thus Achieving high-class cycle stock @ 85.5%, against an the national average of 77.7%.
  • CAT B ALI-EXT SLOB @ 4.5% on 221 TN of inventory v current national 9.2% on 657 TN and High turn-over Cycle stock @ 73 % v national 53%.
  • Purchasing to cater for demand into regional sites
  • Maintaining and reviewing MRP setting
  • Maintaining key customers SAP forecast
  • Collaborated closely with key account managers, providing valuable input for quotes and delivering customized inventory solutions, showcasing a commitment to meeting specific customer needs.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Regularly reviewed COG to identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.

Inventory Manager

Onesteel
Hemmant, QLD
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Managed all inventory functions, from ground-level operations to reporting to senior management.
  • Implemented efficient inventory tracking systems, reducing errors and improving overall accuracy.
  • Led a team in conducting regular physical inventories and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless integration of inventory processes..
  • Planning Internal machines and external vendor processing

Fnished Goods Planner

onesteel
Granville, Nsw
01.2000 - 01.2012
  • Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.Reviewed MRP for replenished of sheet, coil and stainless steel products, ensuring optimal stock levels.
  • Maintained MRP accuracy, contributing to efficient production planning and inventory management.
  • Coordinated stock takes and resolved financial stock discrepancies, enhancing overall financial accuracy.
  • Developed close relationships with external vendors, ensuring smooth and reliable supply chain operations.
  • Updated completed production orders, contributing to accurate and up-to-date manufacturing records.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.

Despatch Co-ordinator

onesteel
Granville, Nsw
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Coordinated all inbound and outbound deliveries, ensuring timely and efficient transportation of products.
  • Addressed both internal and external customer inquiries, providing timely and accurate information related to deliveries.
  • Planned and executed site vehicle movements at optimum levels, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
  • Proactively addressed challenges in the dispatch and transportation process, ensuring minimal disruptions and customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Baulkham Hills High School
Sydney, NSW
12-1992

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Stock Replenishment
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Inventory Purchasing
  • Purchasing Management
  • Discrepancy Investigations
  • Requisitions management
  • SAP

Accomplishments

Achievements:

  • Recognized Twice in Monthly Business Update Meetings
    2020:Instrumental in helping the Townsville site secure the supply to A key customer project executing a supply plan aligning with the customer's schedule, demonstrating strategic planning and customer-centric focus.

  • 2022:Executed a production plan on the slitter to cover for extended annual leave for a warehouse operator.
    Demonstrated flexibility and skill in adapting to business needs, ensuring continuity supply to customer during the extended absence.

Inventory Warehouse Floor Plan Execution 2018

  • Collaborated with the project team and operations to thoroughly understand and assess requirements for the integration of Holt Street plate materials into the Trade-Coast sheet and coil location.
  • Worked closely to determine the correct racking configuration, optimizing floor space utilization for efficient storage for all materials and operational efficiencies .
  • Implemented inventory management solutions, to continually increased overall warehousing efficiency.

Timeline

Inventory Coordinator

Bluescopesteel
04.2014 - Current

Inventory Manager

Onesteel
01.2012 - 03.2014

Fnished Goods Planner

onesteel
01.2000 - 01.2012

Despatch Co-ordinator

onesteel
01.1995 - 01.2000

High School Diploma -

Baulkham Hills High School
Matthew Parker