ROBIN BALDWIN
Nottingham,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented and diligent professional with a broad background in strategically managing warehouse and inventory operations in compliance with company policies and vision to attain business objectives. Demonstrated success in overseeing warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations, setting up layout and ensuring efficient space utilization, optimizing inventory control procedures, and maintaining optimal stock levels at all times. Expert in negotiating and achieving high-value contracts, operating forklifts, picking orders, and tracking shipments while adhering to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislations to achieve utmost customer satisfaction. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with ability to interact with vendors, clients, and internal teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing and inventory co-ordinator
JG Pears
07.2024 - Current
- Obtain quotes from several suppliers, and raise Purchase orders for Engineering, electrical, chemicals, Stationery, PPE, janitorial, and many miscellaneous parts for our Power plant, effluent plant, and main production factory always maintaining quality
- Checking and booking in deliveries to site storing the goods and onward delivery of goods to the operational areas
- Arrange the hire of different plant machinery
- Supervising, logging and tracking of repairs to 3rd part sites
- Manage process issues that lead to mismatching with purchase orders
- Conduct weekly and monthly stock counts to maintain accurate inventory tracking.
- Distribute and manage PPE and other sundries for all sites keeping a minimum stock level
- Constantly look at money saving opportunities
Warehouse & Spares co-ordinator
Mosca Direct
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Dispatch Pallets & Engineering spare parts from our warehouse to customers
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment
- Order spare parts & strap from head office in Germany for the UK and Finland, by creating a Purchase order
- Book transports for overseas, filling in custom invoices etc
- Return damage/under warranty parts back to Germany
- Invoicing customers for spare parts
- Book in all goods, checking all prices are correct, and put away into correct locations
- Dispatch of service spare packs to our engineers on site
- Replenish engineers car stocks
Warehouse Leader / Trade Counter
Tiles UK
Nottingham, UK
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Spearhead the management of day-to-day warehouse operations, including orders and inventory supervision, forklift administration, as well as customer service while serving as main key holder for the premises to achieve business objectives.
- Manage forklift tasks, such as unloading and uploading ready for delivery and collection materials in a safe manner, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and taking customer orders in a courteous manner.
- Administer and maintain complete record of inventory and supplies, utilise xko system for bookings, order merchandise when required, and place stock away in locations to support routine activities.
- Earned recognition and praise from senior management for cost saving with several suppliers.
- Provided excellent management support by efficiently handling customer care operations to address client diversified needs and achieve maximum satisfaction.
Sales Assistant / Storeman
Clarks Factory Shoe Shop
Education
NVQ II - Leisure & Tourism
Clarendon College
City, LocationSkills
- Warehouse Operations Management
- Customer Satisfaction & Expansion
- Performance Improvement Initiatives
- Team Building & Leadership
- Cost Reduction & Optimisation
- Stock & Inventory Administration
- Business Development & Growth
- SOPs & Regulatory Procedures
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Key Relationship Building
- SAP computer System
Timeline
Purchasing and inventory co-ordinator
JG Pears
07.2024 - Current
Warehouse & Spares co-ordinator
Mosca Direct
03.2020 - 07.2024
Warehouse Leader / Trade Counter
Tiles UK
01.2000 - 01.2020
Sales Assistant / Storeman
Clarks Factory Shoe Shop
NVQ II - Leisure & Tourism
Clarendon College