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Michael Napper

Minto,NSW

Summary

Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

State Fresh Produce Buyer

METCASH FOOD & GROCERY
Huntingwood, NSW
09.2017 - Current

Accountabilities:

· Liaise with suppliers and negotiate price of products

· Create purchase orders to maintain and support stock levels

· Follow up purchase order to ensure prompt deliveries

· Reviewing customer claims to be paid efficiently

· Generate and interpret sales reports to help with forecasts

· Communicate effectively with customers

· Modify information in systems to show accurate information

· Communicate with warehouse team with valuable information

· Increase workload to help relieve scheduled holidays

· Effectively communicate crucial information to team

State Fresh Pricing Co-Coordinator

METCASH FOOD & GROCERY
Huntingwood, NSW
09.2015 - 09.2017

Accountabilities:

· Answering and managing inbound calls

· Reviewing Pricing and margins

· Entering Purchase Orders for a small category

· Lodging claims in the Company enterprise system

· Generate reports as required by Management team

· Review Daily Sales reports to ensure margins are balanced

· Invoicing orders

Senior Manager (Dry Groceries)

Coles Supermarkets
07.2014 - 09.2017

Accountabilities:

· Second In Charge of the store/ Relieving Store manager when required

· Managing a small team to meet financial KPIs

· Coaching and developing team members

· Managing inventory by maintaining stock levels

· Managing Customer expectations to increase customer loyalty

· Implementing merchandising displays to increase sales

· Managing a team roster

· Assisted department managers by supporting their sales activities

· Managing changing of store layouts including shelf plans

· Manage a full store financial stock take

Achievements:

  • Continuously meeting financial KPIs in achieving weekly sales goals and reducing loss
  • Led the team in achieving three regional sales challenges
  • Organising store based activities to raise money for The Red Kite Foundation
  • Improved store sales more the 10% by lifting store standards in presentation and customer service
  • Achieved a low risk food and people safety audit
  • Acting Store Manager when the position was vacant

Skills

  • Inventory Oversight
  • Cost Control
  • Procurement Planning
  • Pricing Knowledge
  • Strong analytical skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Customer centric
  • Strong communication skills
  • Exceptional relationship building skills with suppliers and customers
  • Effective workload management
  • Working in a fast paced environment
  • Experienced in leading a team

Affiliations

· Participating in and managing a local basketball team

· High level referee for elite level basketball

· Supporting and developing junior basketball in the local area

· Regular blood donor

· Volunteered as a coach at local soccer club

· Active and healthy mindset

Certification

Coles Retail Leaders Program Level 2

Coles Retail Leaders Program Level 1

Tafe NSW Business Marketing Certificate III

Timeline

State Fresh Produce Buyer

METCASH FOOD & GROCERY
09.2017 - Current

State Fresh Pricing Co-Coordinator

METCASH FOOD & GROCERY
09.2015 - 09.2017

Senior Manager (Dry Groceries)

Coles Supermarkets
07.2014 - 09.2017
Michael Napper