Dynamic Inventory Control Analyst with extensive experience at PPG Industries, leveraging SAP S4 EWM Hana to enhance operational efficiency. Proven track record in budget forecasting and process improvement, fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at training teams and implementing effective inventory management strategies, driving significant enhancements in productivity and accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
INVENTORY CONTROL ANALYST, SENIOR
PPG Industries, Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
11.2022 - Current
SAP EWM S4/Hana Super User of the plant
Inventory Control of entire plant AU01(Raw materials and FG)
Staging Production Orders (On an average 20 POs)
Lead the Batch card closing team (fixing all consumption and costing errors)
Solving all BV related issues during production.
Assist Inventory Admins in Receipting Raw materials and FG in 1000 locations for production.
Training the operators when need for BV during production and dispatching FGs to SILK WHs (Clayton and Melbourne Hub)
Created and managed project plans (UAT and testing), timelines, and budgets (costing the batches released to achieve the monthly plant target)
Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations
Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation (SOPs) outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks
Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement using raw material accuracy.
Supported budgeting processes by providing accurate forecasts and timely variance analyses of batches made in the plant.
Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc material in support of live production
Cultivated relationships with industry leaders and within the company to share tips and information
Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
Creating Physical Inventory Document for daily cycle count and review the variance to write-off/write-on Materials in the plant.
Integral part of the Team to conduct the yearly stock take.
INVENTORY & LOGISTICS LEAD
Parnham Group Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
01.2022 - 10.2022
Managed inventory and product reports through WMS for efficiency improvement opportunities
Coordinated with suppliers for optimal procurement practices, securing high-quality materials at competitive prices
Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities
Introduced sustainable packaging initiatives that reduced waste while maintaining product protection during transport
Spearheaded contingency planning efforts for potential supply chain disruptions, minimizing risks associated with unforeseen events
Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
Developed and maintained a knowledgeable and productive team of employees
Established strong relationships with key vendors, facilitating effective negotiation on pricing and terms for mutual benefit
Implemented a demand forecasting system that improved product availability while reducing excess inventory costs
Championed continuous learning among staff members by creating ongoing development programs focused on industry best practices
Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes
INVENTORY CONTROLLER (MDC RINGWOOD LEAD)
Toll Global Logistics (Contractor) for Mondelez International Ringwood DC (MDC)
Melbourne, Australia
01.2018 - 03.2022
Managed the RWD both DCs inventory of stocks (Finished goods (seasonal and non-seasonal), WIP products, Raw Materials, and storage Bega cheese)
Worked with two systems as user end in SAP WMS and Tolas (ERP system for DC internal operation)
Reported daily inventory numbers to the customer
Daily Cross line report of shipments for the previous day
Updated inventory numbers in the system and emailed to the operation manager
System checks: Open movements/Open shipments/over 48 hours pallets/Active movements
Checked IR movement for consignment and fixed (put the Hu back to open consignment)
QA hold request: Hold, release, and returns & updating the register
Blocked the stock with past shelf life – Blocked status in Tolas
Dummy run for new SKUs – request from RWD factory, CMT & SBY
Returned (303) the logical pallets to RWD factory
Released the Blocked status in Tolas for dispatching critical stock
Weekly reconciled the system for non-seasonal products stored in MDC (Tolas Vs WAP)
Occasionally reconciled Tolas vs EAP if requested from operations team
Assisted with booking in of stock (import & co-packers)
SHIPPING & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
, Australia
01.2010 - 01.2018
Worked with the user end in SAP WMS (Warehouse Management System) as ERP to formulate the business requirements in day-to-day process and also worked in Pronto (ERP system)
Daily and Weekly operational planning of staff, workload, order releasing, ordering pallets, ordering stationary, hiring casual staff, Transport planning and equipment's onsite
Responsible for all supervisory duties in the absence of the manager including supervising staff, allocation of individual KPI's, inventory management, dispatch, and training casuals
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (EXPORT AND IMPORT DOCUMENTATION OFFICER)
Dolphin Shipping Services Pty Ltd
, Australia
01.2006 - 06.2007
ompany Overview: Dolphin Shipping Services is an agent for Eagle liner (container) from Malaysia and dealing with freight forwarding and consolidation services
Provided exporters and importers the service of FCL and LCL
Worked with a user-friendly system called Pronto as ERP for their business requirements
Completed documentation for custom approval
Communicated with overseas agents via email and phone
Checked the vessel schedules and made arrangements such as liner storage locations as well as road transportation
Updated in the system such as details of customer, sales, and services
Did paperwork such as bill of lading
Arranged the quarantine check for the container and sealing the container
Arranged the fumigation of the container before the goods are loaded
Dolphin Shipping Services is an agent for Eagle liner (container) from Malaysia and dealing with freight forwarding and consolidation services
Education
Master's - Information System with Enterprise Resource Planning
Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia
12.2010
Masters in International Business (PGDIB) -
G R D College of Science
Coimbatore, India
12.2007
Bachelor of Economics (BA) -
Loyola College
Chennai, India
12.2004
Skills
SAP S4 EWM Hana
ERP Systems
Warehouse Leadership
Inventory Control Management
Operational Planning
Hands-on Management
MS Office Suite Proficiency
OHS Legislation Knowledge
Cycle counting
Warehouse Analysis
Inventory management
Warehouse management
Data analysis
Budget forecasting
Process improvement
Budget management
Demand forecasting
SAP EWM
Cross-functional collaboration
Quality control analysis
Flexibility and adaptability
Timeline
INVENTORY CONTROL ANALYST, SENIOR
PPG Industries, Pty Ltd
11.2022 - Current
INVENTORY & LOGISTICS LEAD
Parnham Group Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 10.2022
INVENTORY CONTROLLER (MDC RINGWOOD LEAD)
Toll Global Logistics (Contractor) for Mondelez International Ringwood DC (MDC)
01.2018 - 03.2022
SHIPPING & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2018
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (EXPORT AND IMPORT DOCUMENTATION OFFICER)
Dolphin Shipping Services Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 06.2007
Master's - Information System with Enterprise Resource Planning