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Leonia Falkingham

Thornton-Cleveleys,Lancashire

Summary

Experienced Inventory Controller maintaining stock levels in line with company expectations. KPI-focused guarantees maximum fulfillment of sales orders. Collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders. Uses exceptional communication and organisational skills to ensure accurate, timely inventory management, achieving operational goals.

Honest, reliable, hardworking and conscientious, I take pride in both managing my own workload effectively and also contributing to the team effort in order to reach targets to maximise potential profit. I have the ability to work to set deadlines and the flexibility to prioritise where necessary.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Controller

Edmunson Electrical Ltd
Bispham, Blackpool
12.2007 - Current
  • Monitored and managed current inventory levels. Optimised proper inventory levels to successfully decrease dead stock for annual stock take. Reconcile actual stock levels to computer generated reports.
  • Identified risks in inventory holding policy to guarantee business continuity.
  • Tracked orders and evaluated discrepancies and losses and propose corrective action plans to prevent them in future.
  • Raised and sent purchase orders to vendors using in house ECPS system.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
  • Updated Excel databases with supplier expenditure to achieve negotiated rebates and generate monthly reports.
  • Maintained relationships with internal staff and external representatives, suppliers and customers. Negotiating stock prices.
  • Aid in generating figures to provide annual forecast of workplace performance.

Company Secretary

Wilsons Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms (Self-Emp
Thornton, Lancashire
06.2003 - 12.2007
  • Assisted with financial tracking and budget enforcement by approving financial expenditures.
  • Performed all pay period payroll functions related to analysis input and reconciliation of time keeping, new hires, terminations, salary changes, deductions and bonus pay-outs using Sage.
  • Responsible for constructing and finalising new employee work contracts.
  • Offered continuous assistance with photocopying, scanning and basic clerical support to help staff maintain smooth workflow.
  • Acted as main contact for staff and clients.
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
  • Created and distributed invoices to customers.
  • Verified accounting records, following up outstanding transactions.

Executive Officer

Department of Working Pensions
Blackpool, Lancashire
03.1987 - 06.2003
  • Guided organisation through significant changes, successfully navigating industry disruptions.
  • Managed risk profiles to maintain acceptable levels in line with board requirements.
  • Conducted thorough analyses of customers situations to develop personalised and actionable recommendations.
  • Communicated complex concepts to customers relating to their cases in clear, concise, and understandable manner.
  • Mediated team decision making and problem solving for peaceful resolutions, as well as supporting Senior ranking officials in logistics decision making.
  • Ensured relevant company policies and procedures were adhered to and paperwork was completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Education

O-Level - English

Greenlands High-school For Girls
Blackpool
05.1985

O-Level - Mathematics

Greenlands High-school For Girls
Blackpool
05.1985

O-Level - Science

Greenlands High-school For Girls
Blackpool
05.1985

O-Level - Art & Design

Greenlands High-school For Girls
Blackpool
05.1985

O-Level - French

Greenlands High-school For Girls
Blackpool
05.1985

O-Level - Geography

Greenlands High-school For Girls
Blackpool
05.1985

Skills

  • Stock management (weekly, monthly and annually)
  • Handling and conducting inventory audits
  • Inventory optimisation
  • Positive supplier relations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Confident communicator via email, letter and verbal
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Key attention to detail
  • Exemplary punctuality and time management
  • Full working knowledge of all Microsoft systems


Timeline

Inventory Controller

Edmunson Electrical Ltd
12.2007 - Current

Company Secretary

Wilsons Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms (Self-Emp
06.2003 - 12.2007

Executive Officer

Department of Working Pensions
03.1987 - 06.2003

O-Level - English

Greenlands High-school For Girls

O-Level - Mathematics

Greenlands High-school For Girls

O-Level - Science

Greenlands High-school For Girls

O-Level - Art & Design

Greenlands High-school For Girls

O-Level - French

Greenlands High-school For Girls

O-Level - Geography

Greenlands High-school For Girls
Leonia Falkingham