Michael Hastings Email & Phone Number

Having worked in both service and manufacturing industries in New Zealand and Australia, I have strong experience in the field of Product Analytics as well as Product Management.My technical skills include the Microsoft office suite especially Microsoft Excel, IBM's Cognos/TM1, Oracle SQL Developer and working experience with SAP and SAS EG. Other skills includeAnalytics: I have extremely strong analytical and research skills developed through various projects I have participated on at work and post graduate research undertaken at University. Product Management: This includes managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and terms. Conducting market analysis and leveraging this to enhance sales. Introducing new products to market and ensuring that inventory levels are prudent while ensuring customer needs are being met.Inventory Management: I have strong expertise in developing and maintain inventory controls based on business requirements. In a previous role this has including using analysis from SAP and sales data to effectively point out gaps in inventory, helping to minimize excess stock holdings. Communication and Team Work: I am able to effectively communicate key points and present ideas/analysis in front of both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, I have always managed to foster good working relationships with work colleagues, relationships that I still keep today.

Listed skills include Business Analysis, Marketing, Management, Business Strategy, and 23 others.