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Dominic Cole

Witham,Essex

Summary

Accomplished Stock Controller of 8 years using astute analysis to improve stock-management operations and enhance company productivity. Brings outstanding communication, leadership and organizational skills to maintain smooth-running logistical processes and build motivated, hard-working warehouse teams.

Work history

Stock manager

DD group
Witham, Essex
10.2021 - Current
  • Updated inventory management systems to improve product availability data.
  • Completed [Number] stock counts each day, ensuring complete accuracy.
  • Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
  • Maintained neat and clean store areas in line with health and safety policies.
  • Optimised efficiency of stock operations using data from hand-held scanners.
  • Managed stock rotations to balance inventory of perishable products and minimise wastage.
  • Controlled best before dates to properly utilise stock.
  • Located and retrieved requested products on shop floor and in storage areas.
  • Carefully managed stock locations, selecting best-possible variables and container types to meet storage needs.
  • Followed stock adjustment procedures to correct inaccuracies in cycle counting activities.

Logistics team leader

DD Group
Witham, Essex
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
  • Defined project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
  • Interviewed and hired top-performing talent.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experiences in boosting project progress.

Trainee Team Leader

DD Group
Witham, Essex
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
  • Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
  • Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
  • Reported all accidents, near miss incidents and work-related ill health conditions to supervisor.
  • Mentored and equipped employees with product knowledge to improve service delivery and sales.

Stock control Operations Specialist

DD Group
Witham, Essex
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Maximized staff performance by establishing clear, measurable key performance indicators.
  • Reviewed daily error reports, performing root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues with success.
  • Evaluated KPI reporting and suggested potential corrective actions.
  • Assisted with resource allocation to meet forecasted business needs.
  • Followed up on telephone and verbal enquiries to verify prompt and polite responses.
  • Met standards set in agreed operational procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Alerted senior staff of upcoming critical tasks and deadlines.

Stock Control Operative

DD Group
Witham, Essex
01.2015 - 08.2019
  • Prevented overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS) through accurate forecasting of supply and demand.
  • Ensured inventory integrity, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies with [Number]% success.
  • Maintained uninterrupted stock availability by correctly analysing supply chain data.
  • Located and retrieved requested products on shop floor and in storage areas.
  • Optimised efficiency of stock operations using data from hand-held scanners.
  • Tracked stock availability levels to drive sales and team performance.
  • Completed stock counts each day, ensuring complete accuracy.
  • Managed stock rotations to balance inventory of perishable products and minimise wastage.
  • Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
  • Maintained neat and clean store areas in line with health and safety policies.
  • Controlled best before dates to properly utilize stock.
  • Scheduled delivery and logistical operations to minimise risk of delays.

Picker and packer

DD group
Witham, Essex
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Verified final dispatches for quality, accuracy and consistency.
  • Complied with health and safety by responsibly using equipment.
  • Completed work orders and packing slips with accuracy.
  • Kept clean working area, reporting any issues to management.
  • Worked effectively and efficiently to consistently achieve productivity targets and KPIs.
  • Safely moved and stored stock to protect company assets.
  • Processed orders using handheld scanners with speed and precision.
  • Accurately packed and picked high-volume orders in fast-paced environments.
  • Read and interpreted work orders with minimal supervision.
  • Followed moving and handling procedures to minimize risk of injury when lifting and carrying weights of up to 20kg.
  • Checked quality of products and packaging to meet high standard.
  • Carried out routine housekeeping duties in warehouse environment for organised spaces and stock.

Warehouse operative

DD Group
Witham, Essex
02.2012 - 10.2014
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
  • Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Inspected received merchandise for any damages or discrepancies.
  • Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
  • Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
  • Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
  • Maintained and cleaned warehouse equipment following set procedures.

Education

GCSEs - Math's

Rydens School
Hersham
09.2001 - 07.2006

GCSEs - English

Rydens School
Hersham
09.2001 - 07.2006

GCSEs - Science

Rydens School
Hersham
09.2001 - 07.2006

Skills

  • Inventory audits
  • Stock-flow management
  • Quality Control
  • Performance tracking
  • Computerised stock control
  • Just In Time stock control
  • Hand-held scanning
  • Product displays
  • Operational improvements
  • Stock processing
  • Warehouse operations
  • Picking and packing
  • Stock management

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Stock manager

DD group
10.2021 - Current

Logistics team leader

DD Group
06.2021 - 10.2021

Trainee Team Leader

DD Group
09.2019 - 06.2021

Stock control Operations Specialist

DD Group
08.2019 - 09.2019

Stock Control Operative

DD Group
01.2015 - 08.2019

Picker and packer

DD group
10.2014 - 01.2015

Warehouse operative

DD Group
02.2012 - 10.2014

GCSEs - Math's

Rydens School
09.2001 - 07.2006

GCSEs - English

Rydens School
09.2001 - 07.2006

GCSEs - Science

Rydens School
09.2001 - 07.2006

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