GREGOR LEASK
Warehouse | Management | Sales | IT
Stirling
Summary
I am a skilled and motivated team leader with experience in implementing and overseeing changes, With a good knowledge of team building in small to medium teams. A high standard of staff development while implementing short and long term staff training plans. I have a good understanding of business but always willing to learn more, I have had many job roles throughout my career which leads me to try new directions and opportunities. I have a wealth of knowledge of Apple software and hardwares also a good understanding of platforms within Google and Microsoft.
Dedicated Warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker consistently arrives early and stays late to get deadline-oriented jobs complete. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Waitrose & Partners
Stirling
03.2021 - Current
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
Director
Interscope Trading Ltd
Stirling
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors to balance cash flow against possible price savings with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues.
Assistant Store Manager
Stormfront Retail Ltd
Stirling
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Staff training and development and implementing key target training KPI based to maximize my staffs performance
- Also store day to day running including staff scheduling , banking and stock control.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and Holiday requests.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Sales Executive & B2B Advisor
Stormfront Retail Ltd
Stirling
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Upon starting with Stormfront I had the position of a fulltime sale executive, this was demanding yet rewarding adhering to company focused KPI’s and maintaining the highest levels of customer service at all times
- Cash handling and finance applications were part of my daily duties.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Identified key product drivers for presentations to enhance sales.
Store Merchandiser
Currys DSG Group, DSG Group
Falkirk
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Within this post i was in charge of all merchandising duties from display changes , working to store planograms ,signage and price changes
- Also branded events and sale periods
- I worked closely with the store management team to maintain store presentation at all times
- Warehouse Operative / Stock Loss Prevention | Currys
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Warehouse Operative
Safeway Plc
Stirling
08.2004 - 12.2007
- I covered warehouse duties within this role mainly stock replenishment and frozen goods.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Motor Vehicle Technician
Village Garage Engineers
Stirling
01.2001 - 02.2004
- During this time as a warehouse operative my key tasks were stock replenishment and high value deliveries
- Duties also included helping customers to their cars with heavy goods and also daily stock counts., technician from city & guilds
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Education
HNC - Computing & IT
HNC Computing & IT, Forth Valley College
Scotland 08.2007 - 08.2009
Bannockburn High School
Scotland 09.1995 - 05.2000
Skills
undefined
Accomplishments
- MATHS 3 ENGLISH 3 ART & DESIGN 1
- MODERN STUDIES 2 ITALIAN 4 PHYSICS 1
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Waitrose & Partners
03.2021 - Current
Director
Interscope Trading Ltd
03.2020 - 01.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Stormfront Retail Ltd
05.2015 - 03.2020
Sales Executive & B2B Advisor
Stormfront Retail Ltd
11.2012 - 05.2015
Store Merchandiser
Currys DSG Group, DSG Group
01.2011 - 11.2012
HNC - Computing & IT
HNC Computing & IT, Forth Valley College
08.2007 - 08.2009
Warehouse Operative
Safeway Plc
08.2004 - 12.2007
Motor Vehicle Technician
Village Garage Engineers
01.2001 - 02.2004
Bannockburn High School
09.1995 - 05.2000
Similar Profiles
Jane DunkleyJane Dunkley
Deputy Branch Manager at Waitrose & PartnersDeputy Branch Manager at Waitrose & Partners
Samuel MatthewsSamuel Matthews
Delivery driver at Waitrose & PartnersDelivery driver at Waitrose & Partners
Karim MohammadKarim Mohammad
Duty manager at Waitrose & PartnersDuty manager at Waitrose & Partners
Beth SearlBeth Searl
Supermarket Assistant at Waitrose & PartnersSupermarket Assistant at Waitrose & Partners
Filip J. PericFilip J. Peric
Groundsman (FIFO) at CiveoGroundsman (FIFO) at Civeo