Anna Rasala
Wakefield
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage inventory effectively. Demonstrates exceptional time management, problem-solving, and communication skills, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP (MDG, S4 Hana), and the Manhattan System. Adept at forecasting and multitasking in dynamic environments, with a keen attention to detail and adaptability.
Aspiring Planner with excellent initiative and organisation skills seeks opportunity supporting high-value projects. Solution-focused with strong analytical thinking for responsive operational support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cream Department Planner
Arla Foods Head Office
Leeds, West Yorkshire
06.2023 - Current
- Developing and implementing weekly plans across 8 depots.
- Coordinating with hauliers to efficiently organize transportation.
- Ensuring the timely arrival and dispatch of all deliveries and shipments.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within internal systems.
- Managing corrections and collaborating with depots to resolve discrepancies proactively.
- Achieved lower waste levels with careful resource allocation.
- Monitored product quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with multiple departments for streamlined workflow.
- Organised regular stock checks to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Provided accurate forecasting data to aid in decision making..
- Ensured timely delivery of products by overseeing logistics arrangements.
- Resolved potential bottlenecks before they impacted production timeline.
- Ensured on-time delivery, liaising with sales and manufacturing to estimate lead time.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Stock Controller
Co-op Distribution Centre
Andover, Hampshire
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Maintained high levels of stock quality, implementing procedures to decrease stock damage.
- Located and retrieved requested products on shop floor and in storage areas.
- Completed stock counts each day, ensuring complete accuracy.
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
- Carefully managed stock locations, selecting best-possible variables and container types to meet storage needs.
- Controlled best before dates to properly utilise stock.
- Optimised efficiency of stock operations using data from hand-held scanners.
Warehouse Picker / Goods Inward Operative.
One Stop Distribution Centre
Southampton, Hampshire
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Picking customers online orders accurately, to receive as ordered.
- Handling products with care to maintain quality
- Accurately picked high-volume orders in fast-paced environments.
- Unloaded deliveries from lorries upon arrival.
- Received, documented and inspected incoming goods.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
Food Quality Controller
Victoria Trading Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Reviewed incoming goods against specifications, rejecting inadequate materials, components and finished products.
- Inspected set sample of products for defects, ensuring compliance with design standards.
- Monitored temperature of products in storage.
- Collated data for supplier feedback on quality control issues to negotiate possible solutions.
- Documented findings from assessments, tests and reviews, producing reports for management review.
Packer and Warehouse Operative
Import Services Ltd.
Southampton, Hampshire
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Worked accurately and quickly to meet operational targets.
- Used manual handling techniques to lift and move heavy boxes.
- Labelled products, parcels and packages.
- Arranged packages ready for dispatch.
- Adapted to changing priorities by taking on wide variety of tasks.
- Prepared high number of products for transit.
- Followed work orders, carrying out tasks to exact specifications.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - International Logistics
Social Academy of Sciences (Online)
Lodz 10.2024 -
A-Levels - Economics
Stefan Zeromski College
Czestochowa, Poland 09.2009 - 06.2012
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Inventory Management
- Communication Skills
- Attention to detail
- Forecasting
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Power Point, etc)
- SAP (MDG, S4 Hana)
- Manhattan System
Custom
Personal Information
Timeline
Bachelor’s Degree - International Logistics
Social Academy of Sciences (Online)
10.2024 -
Cream Department Planner
Arla Foods Head Office
06.2023 - Current
Stock Controller
Co-op Distribution Centre
01.2019 - 05.2023
Warehouse Picker / Goods Inward Operative.
One Stop Distribution Centre
06.2016 - 12.2018
Food Quality Controller
Victoria Trading Ltd
07.2015 - 05.2016
Packer and Warehouse Operative
Import Services Ltd.
02.2013 - 06.2015
A-Levels - Economics
Stefan Zeromski College
09.2009 - 06.2012
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