Steve Carter
SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA,CLEVELAND
Summary
Detail-oriented Storeman with expertise in inventory management and supply chain coordination. Manages material ordering, receiving, and storage using Oracle Business Management System, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient operations. Conducts regular stocktakes and prepares detailed stock lists, optimising workflow. Coordinates deliveries, resolves discrepancies, and negotiates supplier quotes to enhance cost efficiency while implementing systematic stock management for improved inventory accuracy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Storeman
Arriva North East
04.2014 - Current
- Duties include ordering all parts, materials and consumables using Oracle Business Management System.
- Booking all parts onto the system against the delivery notes.
- Storing all parts into the correct locations.
- Contacting suppliers with regards to any overs or shorts.
- Preparing weekly parts lists for use by engineers.
- Obtaining quotes from suppliers ensuring best prices.
- Chasing up orders for efficient delivery times.
- Preparing and carrying out regular stocktakes.
- Preparing and sending away all surcharge units and warranties.
Home shopping delivery driver
Asda Supermarkets
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Loaded customers’ orders accurately onto the vehicle using a hand-held scanner, minimising errors and enhancing delivery efficiency.
- Driving company vehicle in a safe manner adhering to the Highway Code following a pre-determined route plan and time slots.
- Conducted thorough vehicle pre-delivery inspections, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Completed all necessary paperwork upon returning to the store, ensuring accurate record-keeping and streamlined operations.
Owner
JP Shevlins
05.2008 - 06.2013
- Re-located to Spain to run my own business.
- Duties included appointing staff.
- Overseeing all operations involved with running a business including ordering all stock for bar and kitchen.
- Ensuring staff carry out given tasks, serving drinks and meals at the customer’s tables.
- Organising entertainment and private parties.
- Cash handling.
- Preparing paperwork for accounts.
- Adhering to all health, hygiene and safety procedures including any local town laws.
- General housekeeping.
- Dealing with all customer enquiries.
- (Bar/Restaurant)
Bus driver
Arriva Loftus
Loftus
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Duties included carrying out a daily inspection of the vehicles and reporting defects.
- Driving company buses and coaches throughout the Teesside and Yorkshire area and adhering to the rules of the road and company procedures.
- Ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all passengers.
- Cash handling and ticket issuing.
- Answering customer queries.
Police Constable/Response Officer
Cleveland Police
Middlesbrough
09.2005 - 09.2007
- Using company vehicles to respond to incidents across the Middlesbrough area.
- General Police duties including gathering evidence and preparing case files ready for presentation to the CPS.
- Attending court when required.
- Customer Service.
- Other units covered include Community Policing, Child/Domestic abuse, Response Policing.
Warehouse and Dayshift Supervisor
Ilpea Ltd.
Skelton
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Returned to the above employment after a request from the Manager.
- (White Goods)
Storeman
Covercat Spray Systems
Middlesbrough
03.2001 - 09.2003
- Utilised computerised stock programmes to procure engineering components from UK and global suppliers.
- Coordinated with suppliers to confirm timely delivery of components for engineering use.
- Meeting with supplier representatives to ensure the best prices were given.
- Informing suppliers of any discrepancies, preparing build lists ready for the engineers.
- Checking in deliveries against paperwork.
- Preparing customer orders ready for despatch ensuring all paperwork was correct.
- Organising couriers for despatch of goods.
- Using company vehicles to deliver and collect goods across Teesside and the UK.
- Sourced stock for sister company Covercat Pipeline Engineering, creating an efficient stock management system.
- (Offshore Protective Coatings)
Warehouse and Day Shift Supervisor
Ilpea Ltd.
Skelton
02.1991 - 03.2001
- Duties were to oversee a small team of warehouse operatives for the unloading of raw materials, using correct storage and rotation procedures.
- Ensuring correct raw materials were delivered to the shop floor ready for manufacturing.
- Working with a team of product finishers and quality control assistants to provide a quality product before storing finished goods in the warehouse.
- Liaising with Shift Supervisors and General Manager in order to meet customer delivery times.
- Preparing customer orders ready for despatch using checklists/kanbans.
- Loading various types of transport for delivery to customers making sure all paperwork was correct.
- Ordering consumables and materials from suppliers.
- Organising transport and couriers for UK and worldwide deliveries.
- Other responsibilities included Health and Safety procedures that were adhered to by all staff members.
- Using company vehicles to deliver and collect goods across the UK as and when required.
- (White Goods)
Store Assistant
Gateway Foodmarkets
Guisborough
03.1989 - 02.1991
- Reordering stock, serving customers and dealing with any enquiries.
- Prepared stock for shop floor and replenished shelves to maintain product availability.
- Checked delivered goods against delivery notes to ensure accuracy in stock intake.
- Conducted monthly inventory counts to monitor stock levels and identify discrepancies.
- Supervising a small team to ensure all tasks were carried out accordingly.
- Meeting with company representatives to order stock.
Stock Controller/Order Picker
Bells Newsagents
Skelton
02.1987 - 03.1989
- Prepared customer orders for despatch to ensure timely delivery.
- Managed damaged goods and conducted monthly stocktaking to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Controlled goods inwards by checking deliveries against delivery notes for accuracy.
- Implemented stock rotation to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
- Supported delivery drivers by efficiently unloading goods at designated locations.
Education
Foundation Degree - Police Studies
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Middlesbrough01-2008
O Level - Typing, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Biology, C.D.T., Home Economics, Art
Warsett School
Brotton01-1986
Skills
- Organisation skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Methodical approach
- Logical approach
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Confidence
- Hard working
Custom
Available on request
Timeline
Storeman
Arriva North East
04.2014 - Current
Home shopping delivery driver
Asda Supermarkets
08.2013 - 04.2014
Owner
JP Shevlins
05.2008 - 06.2013
Bus driver
Arriva Loftus
09.2007 - 05.2008
Police Constable/Response Officer
Cleveland Police
09.2005 - 09.2007
Warehouse and Dayshift Supervisor
Ilpea Ltd.
09.2003 - 09.2005
Storeman
Covercat Spray Systems
03.2001 - 09.2003
Warehouse and Day Shift Supervisor
Ilpea Ltd.
02.1991 - 03.2001
Store Assistant
Gateway Foodmarkets
03.1989 - 02.1991
Stock Controller/Order Picker
Bells Newsagents
02.1987 - 03.1989
Foundation Degree - Police Studies
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
O Level - Typing, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Biology, C.D.T., Home Economics, Art
Warsett School