Ewan Cameron
Blantyre,UK
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful professional with a strong foundation in strategic planning and team leadership. Demonstrates exceptional skills in diplomacy during negotiations, ensuring compliance and adherence to standards while maintaining a calm and positive demeanour under pressure. Proficient in purchasing software, inventory control, and technical specifications understanding, with a focus on sustainability considerations. Committed to fostering effective team communication and supervising schedules to enhance productivity. Career goals include leveraging forecasting accuracy and adaptive team player capabilities to drive organisational success.
Organised and proactive, with strong analytical skills and keen eye for detail. Demonstrates proficiency in inventory management and vendor relations, ensuring smooth procurement processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Purchasing assistant
AEP Scotland Ltd
Glasgow, South Lanarkshire
2023.03 - Current
- Coordinated with finance department for efficient invoice reconciliation.
- Assisted in product sourcing for competitive pricing and quality.
- Conducted regular audits of purchased products, maintaining high quality standards.
- Monitored market trends for better negotiation of prices and terms.
- Collaborated with warehouse team, ensuring correct storage of received goods.
- Analysed supply chain performance, identifying areas for improvement.
- Resolved purchase-related queries swiftly to maintain vendor satisfaction.
- Streamlined purchasing process by liaising effectively with suppliers.
- Verified order details to eliminate discrepancies and mistakes.
- Processed purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Expedited deliveries, ensuring smooth workflow in all departments.
- Checked invoices against purchase orders, preventing financial discrepancies.
- Updated procurement policies and procedures regularly for operational efficiency.
- Monitored stock levels, preventing inventory shortages.
- Maintained accurate supplier records using database management systems.
- Prepared regular reports on purchasing activities to assist management decisions.
- Managed supplier relationships for improved service delivery.
- Achieved cost savings with careful negotiation of contracts.
- Monitored delivery progress and contacted clients and suppliers to minimise delivery delays.
- Established delivery schedules to keep stores fully stocked.
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors to obtain favourable contract terms.
Assistant warehouse manager
AEP Scotland Ltd
Glasgow, South Lanarkshire
2020.05 - 2023.03
- Handled paperwork accurately to avoid any discrepancies.
- Prioritised tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines.
- Deployed resources efficiently to meet demand fluctuations.
- Assisted in budget planning with focus on cost optimisation.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular stock checks.
- Managed staff rota to maintain optimal workforce levels.
- Oversaw dispatching of goods, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Reduced order fulfilment time by implementing efficient picking strategies.
- Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods across the UK.
- Overhauled existing systems to increase accuracy, reducing costs and waste.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
Warehouse Operative
AEP Scotland LTD
Glasgow, South Lanarkshire
2018.02 - 2020.05
- Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and organisation.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
- Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
- Collaborated on stock checking routines, provided accurate inventory updates.
- Maintained safety regulations by enforcing strict adherence to company policies.
- Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
- Assisted in logistics planning for seamless transportation of goods.
- Improved efficiency with meticulous coordination of stock and inventory control.
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.
- Coordinated with management, contributed valuable input during team meetings.
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
- Checked invoices against delivered items to ensure accuracy in record keeping.
- Managed disposal of waste materials, maintained clean working environment.
- Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Ensured high standards of cleanliness by regularly sanitising warehouse equipment.
- Braced and padded items to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
- Completed basic maintenance on material handling equipment, minimising downtime with regular care.
- Followed precise orders to assist with continuous flow of goods coming in and out of distribution centre.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
- Moved stock around by hand, or lifting gear.
- Maintained and cleaned warehouse equipment following set procedures.
Education
HNC - Mechanical Engineering
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow, Glasgow City 2017.08 - 2018.02
SQA Highers - General Studies
Stonelaw High School
Glasgow, Glasgow City 2011.01 - 2017.01
Skills
- Negotiation Diplomacy
- Forecasting accuracy
- Sustainability awareness
- Strategic planning
- Resourceful decision-making
- Time management
- Schedule management
- Leadership skills
- Calm under pressure
- Positive demeanour
- Initiative use
- Adaptive team player
Affiliations
- Indoor and Outdoor Bowls
- Hill Walking
- Scouting
- Football
- Rugby
- Photography
Accomplishments
- Youngest Person to be awarded the Wood Badge For Leadership in Scotland.
- Saved the 137th Glasgow Scout Group form collapse as Acting Group Lead.
- District Pairs Champion Outdoor Bowling
Voluntary Experience
Volunteer in different roles in scouting from 2017. Example are:
- Group Lead at 48th Glasgow (Current Role) and 137th Glasgow (Acting Role - Now Finished)
- Scout Team Lead at 48th Glasgow (Current Role)
- South East District Team - Social Media and Programme Team Lead
Volunteer with St Andrew's First Aid - 2016 to 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Purchasing assistant
AEP Scotland Ltd
2023.03 - Current
Assistant warehouse manager
AEP Scotland Ltd
2020.05 - 2023.03
Warehouse Operative
AEP Scotland LTD
2018.02 - 2020.05
HNC - Mechanical Engineering
City of Glasgow College
2017.08 - 2018.02
SQA Highers - General Studies
Stonelaw High School
2011.01 - 2017.01