Vishwanath Suresh
Chadstone,VIC
Summary
Diligent Warehouse Supervisor well-versed in coordinating purchase orders, freight control, inventory software management and packaging. Experienced in working with various types of inventory while keeping documentation up-to-date for optimal recordkeeping. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forwardthinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Coordinator
Sports Entertainment Products
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborative Operations Management: Actively engage with warehouse team members in daily and weekly operations to set priorities, organize, and schedule work according to weekly order flow by preparing detailed manufacturing lists.
- Order Processing and Dispatch: Generate CSV Excel files for dispatch-ready orders and upload them to One Flo, a third-party freight software, to generate shipping labels.
- Operational Monitoring: Ensure warehouse operations adhere to the proposed manufacturing lists and update the status of weekly dispatches accordingly.
- Client Communication: Liaise with clubs to procure necessary jerseys from commercial apparel warehouses, coordinate signing sessions, and arrange pickups and deliveries back to the company.
- Third-Party Logistics Coordination: Communicate with third-party freight account handlers bi-weekly to identify and resolve issues, optimizing processes to align with the company’s needs.
- Material Procurement: Forecast product launches and procure required Perspex frames and materials from designated wholesalers to ensure timely availability for manufacturing.
- International Consignment Management: Facilitate end-to-end communication for international consignments, ensuring a smooth flow of operations. Prepare and manage commercial invoices, packing slips, bills of lading, and other necessary documents.
- Customer Request Prioritization: Collaborate closely with the customer service team to prioritize and expedite customer requests, ensuring timely dispatch of requested items.
- Inventory Control: Conduct quarterly stock takes to keep inventory spreadsheets up to date, providing the business with clear visibility of stock levels. Periodically arrange warehouse stock to maximize space and efficiency, especially during peak periods.
- Forklift Operation: Operate a forklift as needed for receiving deliveries and dispatching pallets.
- Certification and Data Management: Stay updated on ongoing sports events for accurate data entry and content creation. Develop Certificates of Authentication for the company internally and handle external requests for clubs.
Warehouse Team Leader
BAM Wine Logistics
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Leadership and Team Management: Led a team of 15 pick packers in a fast-paced distribution center, overseeing daily operations, order processing, and inventory management.
- Training and Development: Developed and executed training programs to onboard new team members, resulting in quicker ramp-up times and increased team cohesion.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and aligned activities with rostering plans for optimized daily operations.
- Team Communication: Led weekly team meetings to communicate goals, address challenges, and gather input for process improvement initiatives.
- Collaboration with Forklift Drivers: Collaborated with forklift drivers to prioritize and expedite the picking and packing of replenished items.
- ERP System Management: Managed stock control operations through the implementation and utilization of an ERP system, ensuring accurate tracking of inventory levels, stock movements, and order fulfillment.
- Inventory Accuracy: Performed regular cycle counts and participated in inventory audits to maintain high inventory accuracy.
- Safety and Compliance: Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, resulting in zero work-related accidents.
Warehouse Worker
Andatech
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Order Accuracy and Timeliness: Ensure customer orders are processed correctly and dispatched on time, coordinating with various freight companies for shipping, packaging, and general dispatch.
- MYOB Software Proficiency: Reconcile daily inventory using MYOB software, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Stock Management: Maintain sufficient stock levels to meet anticipated customer needs while controlling storage costs.
- Walkie Stacker Operation: Skilled in operating Walkie Stackers for efficient warehouse management.
- Supervision and Safety Compliance: Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety. Managed employees during shifts, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company policies.
Warehouse Pick Packer
Couriers Please
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Production Target Achievement: Consistently achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and effective communication with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Pallet Jack Operation: Operated manual and electric pallet jacks to efficiently move merchandise within the warehouse.
- Inventory Organization: Sorted and organized items in designated areas for easy access and efficient workflow.
- Order Preparation: Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes, and scanning barcodes to upload package data to the tracking system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Logistics Management
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - B.com (E-Commerce)
GR Damodaran College of Science
Tamil Nadu, India07.2019
Skills
- Shipping and Receiving Management
- Materials Movement
- Stock Audits
- Labourer Oversight
- Freight Examination Quality
- Improvement Leadership
- Database Management System Software
- Material Handling Forklift
- Operation Order Management
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Community Service Programs
- Distribution and warehousing
Affiliations
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- NDIS - National Disability Insurance Scheme
Certification
- Licensed Forklift Operator - Pinnacle Safety and Training.
- 'Quality, Safety and You' - Worker Orientation Module by NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission.
Accomplishments
- RMIT University Student Union (RUSU): Organized events and festivals.
- Universal Peace Foundation: Event Chairman for #GiveWhatYouCan initiative; organized support for deserted children, including education, yoga, and meditation classes.
- RMIT Cricket Club: Vice Captain of the Cricket Team (2022); active member from 2020 to 2022.
- Board Member: GRD School of Commerce & International Business.
- Humane Animal Society (HAS): Mitigated animal suffering through humane ABC, rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation efforts.
Timeline
Freight Coordinator
Sports Entertainment Products
08.2023 - Current
Warehouse Team Leader
BAM Wine Logistics
09.2021 - 07.2023
Warehouse Worker
Andatech
03.2021 - 08.2021
Warehouse Pick Packer
Couriers Please
11.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Logistics Management
RMIT University
Bachelor of Arts - B.com (E-Commerce)
GR Damodaran College of Science
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