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LUKE BOORD

Production Manager

+61421619498

lukeboord@bigpond.com

• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
• Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
• Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
• Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
• Ordering from overseas vendors, maintaining relationships with vendors.
• Creating & processing POs in the ERP system.
• Planning and following manufacturing Gant charts to procure parts for projects.
• Report project costing and expected lead times of parts to control production flow.
• Reporting to stake holders with potential procurement problems and dealing with the engineering team to establish alternative parts.
• Designing packaging for finished goods and ordering material to create packaging.
• Creating company template labels with (Nice label software) for batch monitoring and item classification for what is in each.
• Helped set up all inventory items, suppliers, and the workflow set up and test flow in the ERP.
• Helped set up the warehouse system and naming and labeling system for all warehouses. Which we designed for Tekts specific production process.
• Helped implement and train staff and new staff on ERP workforce and created QMS process flows for all future employees.
• Carried out consistent stock takes to make sure stock levels were true and correct.
• Helped design the templates for all company forms and documents. (Invoicing, Quoting, POs, Delivery Dockets).
• Worked alongside the production team well and helped out where was needed.
• (MSL) Moisture sensitivity level training and awareness.
• Knowledgeable on electronic components (ICS,RES,CAP,DIO)
• New parts/ sub assembly/ finished goods part maintenance and creation.
• Created a successful (IPN) internal part number system per (MPN) manufacturer part number.
• Dispatched all goods and organized all forms and invoices required for domestic and international shipping.
• Shopify store manager for in house custom product. All steps from order received to courier collection. Then following up on PODs and any stock enquiries.
• Good communication skills using, email, teams, Jira, Wrike, Slack.
• Plenty of experience with Excel and Google Docs & Google drives.
• Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
• Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
• Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
• Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
• Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
• Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
• Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Creating and maintaining (BOMs) Bill of materials. Creating them in the ERP system down to sub assemblies and finished goods to make sure all parts are consumed correctly by the ERP.
• Meeting with all stakeholders in reporting about stock levels per project.

GERARD EMERY

Managing Director

+6421979186

gemery@crknz.co.nz

At CRK I ran the inventory, warehouse & Logistics management. The company experienced huge growth over my time as manager there. The director of CRK NZ often said to me it was down to the efficiency and can do attitude I implemented in the warehouse & office that brought a tonne of praise from customers and staff, which ultimately meant they could take on more projects and build great relationships with customers. After my first year at CRK the company had thousands of anomalies. I spent the next year fixing everything and creating new processes which resulted in the next 5 years stocktakes recording 100% in accuracy.

I took great pride in and maintained that with polices and management systems that everyone followed easily.

• Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.

• Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
• Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
• Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
• Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
• Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
• Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
• Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
• Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times. Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices. Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
• Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
• Managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors.
• Applied schedule, organizational and routing knowledge to enhance delivery planning.
• Monitored equipment for signs of mechanical issues and organized repairs to maintain functionality.
• Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
• Reconciled accounting records and evaluated shipping and receiving logs and purchase orders.
• Promoted performance improvements by coaching, counseling and disciplining personnel and appraising job results.
• Established and trained personnel in security and safety procedures to reduce liability and safeguard warehouse operations.
• Used logistics appointment scheduling software to track orders, provide updates and confirm deliveries.
• Complied with local, state and federal requirements involving shipping and handling of hazardous materials.
• Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.
• Promoted repeat business through development of devoted customer service to loyal clients.
• Employed first-in first-out protocols to reduce waste.
• Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
• Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts.
• Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
• Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
• Reduced expenses by securing optimal pricing from third-party logistics providers.
• Drafted shipment reports to inform management and clients.
• Reconciled shipment data between multiple systems to maintain alignment.
• Reviewed profit and loss statements and metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Negotiated freight in alignment with specifications and needs and monitored compliance with budgets.
• Oversaw more than $4 million in inventory and supervised two employees in the warehouse.
• Cultivated carrier relations and tracked financials to verify optimum performance.
• Key member of global distribution operations team that coordinated shipments across many countries.
• Drafted budgets, monitored warehouse costs and reduced expenses.
• Strengthened operational efficiencies by developing organizational filing systems for invoices, customer orders and contract records.
• Implemented ordering, tracking and billing systems and associated processes to streamline procedures.
• Documented and processed transactions and accurately administered sales orders.
• Saved costs through negotiating contracts with freight companies and suppliers.
• Refined and improved product transport and storage processes.
• Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
• Worked with company leadership to manage information and physical security requirements.
• Developed and maintained systems and processes to move domestic and international freight at best cost to achieve business objectives.
• Handled procurement, logistics and recordkeeping to facilitate and enhance company operations.
• Motivated team members to accomplish distribution performance goals and achieve inventory objectives.
• Kept production at peak levels, resolved shortages and optimized inventory to meet customer demands.
• Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
• Helped customers by responding to inquiries and locating products. Processed orders through company system and coordinated product deliveries.
• Managed reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
• Implemented new initiatives, which resulted in quicker payments and better turnaround times to resolve customer issues.
• Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records.
  Performed cycle counts on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply remedies.
• Received incoming goods, checked paperwork and reviewed merchandise for accuracy against documentation.
• Transported items using equipment like forklifts and hand trucks.
• Recommended improvements to management to regulate inbound load volume based on inventory requirements.
• Set up delivery of materials to arrive in time for production start date.
• Executed on-time and under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
• Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
• Utilized Pronto to organize and maintain shipment records, supply totals and inventory data.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
• Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

ZIBRAAN MOHAMMED

Ramp Supervisor

+64211103483

zibraan_m@hotmail.co.nz

At Menzies I was tasked with loading and unloading aircraft transporting cargo from the flight to the required depot. I acquired a range of airside licenses and responsibilities (airside drivers, loader, dangerous goods training). I also ran a team of 5 ramp agents which meant I was in charge of delegating the roles to each worker to ensure the flight would leave on time and that nothing or no one was left behind. I also used to load the DHL planes so I understand how the air freight chain works.

• Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
• Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
• Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
• Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
• Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
• Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over 10 daily flights.
• Loader operator (can read load plans, attention to detail).
• Working under a high risk and high pressure environment.

• Checked job information at each press to verify that the correct ink was delivered.
• Distributed an updated weekly report of project priorities to team members and management.
• Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
• Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
• Properly secured loads with security straps, covers and security seals.
• Prepared and operated the offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
• Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
• Checked job information at each press to verify that the correct ink was delivered.

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• Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
• Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
• Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.
• Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability.
• Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
• Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.
• Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.
• Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.
• Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
• Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.