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Lauren Holloway

Nuneaton,Warwickshire

Summary

Highly motivated and responsible Purchasing Assistant with 12 years' experience within various demanding administration roles. Proven track record within supply chain has honed my communication and organisational skills whilst strengthening my multitasking and time management skills having continually worked in fast paced environments. Proficient in MS applications and adaptable to change. Alongside this, I am a friendly and optimistic individual who is determined to add value to any team and succeed in any working environment. Always happy to share my knowledge to benefit others along with a strong desire for personal development.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Purchasing Assistant

NRS Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed inventory levels, placing orders with suppliers to maintain stock.
  • Managing direct supply deliveries.
  • Prepared reporting on direct deliveries for open/completed orders.
  • Updated procurement records, maintaining accurate and current supplier information.
  • Coordinated all delivery dates including expediting and adjusting timeframes to cater for overdue items.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers for reliable supply chains.
  • Provided administrative support for the purchasing department, including document management.
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely receipt of goods.
  • Monitored stock levels, preventing inventory shortages.
  • Checked invoices against purchase orders, preventing financial discrepancies.
  • Expedited deliveries, ensuring smooth workflow in all departments.
  • Enabled accurate records by maintaining and updating purchase records in SAP.

Custody Detention Officer

Bidvest Noonan
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assist in the booking in of evidence of detainees in line with procedures outlined in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE)
  • Assist in the preparation, completion and administration of all documentation, information and computer records/ systems relating to persons in custody including
  • Searching and updating Police databases
  • Management of property and bail records
  • Performance indicators and statistical returns
  • Creating and recording PER (Prisoner Escort Record);
  • Conduct/direct searches of detained persons where authorised
  • Liaising with solicitors and Police professionals

eCommerce Trading/Stock Assistant

Aldi
, UK
09.2019 - 09.2023
  • Providing fast-paced support to various departments within Aldi for upcoming peak periods with a keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy. Trading roles included, alcohol, special buys and everyday essentials
  • Ordering of stock whilst taking into consideration online availability, warehouse capacity and stock turnover
  • Liaising with suppliers/3PL's to manage the failed, present and future deliveries to ensure a strong supplier performance
  • Actioning daily bulletins for stock ordering and amendments
  • Actioning Emergency Withdrawals following a very strict process
  • Liaising with finance to make amendments to PO's/invoices
  • Arranging internal store transfers to manage stock levels and reduce storage costs
  • Ensure contracts are activated to ensure we have the correct data
  • Complete a month end round up and highlight any issues

Senior Logistics Administrator

Soak.com
02.2013 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations of the logistics team
  • This included the produce of pack/delivery notes, data inputting, arrange courier claims for damaged/ lost items, responsible for despatch and trailer bookings, ensuring daily KPI's and objectives are achieved.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Logistics Operations

Warwickshire & Hinckley College

GCSEs -

The Nuneaton Academy

Skills

  • Efficient in MS applications
  • Teamwork
  • Organisation skills
  • Data Inputting
  • Trading Coordination
  • Administrative Support

Affiliations

  • Volunteering for Teenage Cancer Trust
  • Spending time with my daughter/family
  • Music/live music

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Purchasing Assistant

NRS Healthcare
02.2024 - Current

Custody Detention Officer

Bidvest Noonan
11.2023 - 02.2024

eCommerce Trading/Stock Assistant

Aldi
09.2019 - 09.2023

Senior Logistics Administrator

Soak.com
02.2013 - 08.2019

NVQ Level 3 - Logistics Operations

Warwickshire & Hinckley College

GCSEs -

The Nuneaton Academy

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