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Mia Vo

MELBOURNE,VIC

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in project coordination and process improvement. Analytical Purchasing Officer with a proven track record in data analysis and strategic sourcing. Experienced in managing multi-million dollar procurement budgets and generating insights to drive continuous improvement and support informed decision-making. Committed to optimizing inventory levels and enhancing supplier performance to support operational excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Officer

Schiavello Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Tullamarine
07.2023 - Current

-Manage annual procurement expenditure exceeding $3 million across manufacturing operations.
- Oversee a supplier portfolio of more than 50 vendors, maintaining strong supplier relationships and service performance.
- Process over 100 purchase orders and associated invoices monthly while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Reduced inventory holdings by approximately 50% through identification and disposal of obsolete stock, rationalization of duplicate materials, and optimization of inventory management practices.
- Improved supplier lead times by 1–2 weeks for critical materials with standard lead times exceeding 6 weeks, supporting production continuity and reducing supply risks.
- Developed supplier-held inventory arrangements that enabled suppliers to reserve stock off-site, improving material availability while reducing warehouse space requirements.
- Monitor inventory demand and purchasing trends to optimize stock levels and minimize excess inventory costs.
- Generate monthly procurement reports and spend analysis to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, sustainability objectives, and operational requirements.

Project Coordinator

Schiavello Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Tullamarine, VIC
06.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables
  • Develop detailed project plans including timelines, resource allocation and risk assessments
  • Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment and readiness
  • Monitor project progress against milestones and deadlines
  • Identify and resolve issues that may impact project delivery
  • Ensure projects stay within budget and scope
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all projects-related communications
  • Facilitate regular meetings and provide status updates to clients and internal teams
  • Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including contracts, change requests and meeting notes
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and client requirements

Teaching Assistant

Kumon Australia Pty Ltd
Darwin, NT
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Supported classroom operations, student record management, and administrative activities.
  • Assisted students with learning activities and maintained a positive learning environment.

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks Coffee Australia Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised daily operations and coordinated team performance in fast-paced customer environment to maintain service standards.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service, effectively resolving customer concerns to enhance overall satisfaction.
  • Managed cash handling and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy during store opening and closing procedures.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to ensure compliance with operational standards.

Education

MBA - Supply Chain And Logistics Management

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
12-2019

Skills

  • Procurement and purchasing
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Contract administration
  • Purchase order management
  • Supply chain operations
  • Demand planning
  • Inventory optimization
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Budget and spend management
  • Project coordination
  • Process improvement
  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Stakeholder management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Purchasing Officer

Schiavello Manufacturing Pty Ltd
07.2023 - Current

Project Coordinator

Schiavello Manufacturing Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Kumon Australia Pty Ltd
02.2022 - 05.2022

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks Coffee Australia Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2022

MBA - Supply Chain And Logistics Management

RMIT University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Melbourne
Mia Vo