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Nathan Cox

Summary

Resourceful and efficient Purchasing Officer with over seven years experience using SAP PM and Microsoft Office. Capable of work independently or as part of a team while building strong relationships with both co-workers and suppliers.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Officer

Macquarie Electrical Engineering Supplies
04.2016 - Current
  • SAP - Create purchase orders, process incoming materials, booking out materials used, creating new materials, managing existing materials.
  • Identify and source materials required.
  • Contact location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
  • Maintain proper product levels and inventory controls for spare parts and organise multiple stores to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Utilise forklift to safely load and unload pallets and containers.
  • Communicate with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting plant operations.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.

Line Operator/Electrical Apprenticeship/Production Manager

Packaging Professionals
09.2007 - 04.2016
  • Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Set schedules for 30-40 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
  • Communicated with customers to determine current and future needs, and ordered raw materials and packaging to cover lead times.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.

Metal Engineering Apprenticeship

SRK Engineering
08.2006 - 08.2007


  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
  • Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
  • Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.

Line Worker and Server

McDonalds Bathurst
03.2000 - 08.2006
  • Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
  • Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils.
  • Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Education

HSC

Kelso High School
Kelso, NSW
12.2003

Skills

  • Inventory coordination
  • Job prioritisation
  • Warehouse organisation
  • Grasp new concepts quickly
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in SAP PM

Timeline

Purchasing Officer

Macquarie Electrical Engineering Supplies
04.2016 - Current

Line Operator/Electrical Apprenticeship/Production Manager

Packaging Professionals
09.2007 - 04.2016

Metal Engineering Apprenticeship

SRK Engineering
08.2006 - 08.2007

Line Worker and Server

McDonalds Bathurst
03.2000 - 08.2006

HSC

Kelso High School
Nathan Cox