Heather Blachere Email & Phone Number

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

· Manage monthly spend of the MRP, supplier performance management, equipment repairs, ad-hocs, and present cost efficiency to management.· Responsible for spend in excess of €3m per year with savings averaging €180k per year.· Reliability projects team member for continuous improvement planning with new assets and spares.· Supplier planning which includes negotiating, forecasting and performance reviews for current approved vendors aswell as potential vendors

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

· Responsible for the procurement business system data - process Purchase Requisitions, Quotations, Purchase Orders, Ad-Hoc requests, new spares setup etc.· Manage the full Master Data file of the J&J maintenance inventory and purchase over 11,000 parts globally across Europe, North/South America and Asia.· Ensure all MRP and purchasing complies with JIT inventory management goals and keep in line with budget spend.· Review all MRP Orders and Quotes to determine delivery date and confirm in line with customer requirements. · Proficient user of on-site systems (Maximo - CMMS, JDE & Kerridge).

· Source suppliers for website that align with brand ideals and goals.· Negotiate with bigger brands in order to secure their registration.· Build strong relationships with all suppliers to maintain positive working relationships.· Communicate bi-weekly with suppliers to ensure we have procured the appropriate and right amount of products from that supplier.· Source products for Croia Ireland’s own gift boxes and negotiate with suppliers for pricing and amount.· Assist with strategy development and implementation to achieve KPI goals.· Update and manage products and users on website through WordPress.· Plan and implement SEO efforts.· Research keywords for Google Ads.· Utilise tools such as MOZ, SEMRush, Google Analytics and Keyword Planner to inform SEO and PPC strategy.

· Collaborated with testing team to ensure all areas of a new project site were tested for particles in order to confirm the areas met the requirements needed. · Transcribed lab test results using specific software “eLIMS”, similar to excel, by inputting text based and numerical information from source documents within time limits.· Reviewed data for deficiencies or errors, corrected any incompatibilities and checked outputs.· Generated reports, stored completed work in designated locations and performed backup operations.· · Managed stock control, reviewed inventory and noted stock levels regularly.

County Cork, Ireland

· Worked on a team of 8, GEMBA, to identify procedures and processes for improvement.· Evaluated, analyzed, and presented data once a month to the process improvement team named Kaizen.· Created PowerPoints and collated documents for suggested changes to Kaizen team.· Analyzed marketing offers weekly and advised on the most appropriate action plans for the sellers.· Supported professionals online with their businesses.· Liaised with engineers to fix technical issues.

County Cork, Ireland

· Planned the schedule of the day.· Organized the seating arrangement.· Liaised with kitchen staff to ensure everything ran smoothly.· Handled cash and credit payments and assisted in cashing up the till.· Partnered with sales and marketing team to assist in creating promotions for afternoon tea. · Advocated for promotional offers to patrons in order to gain repeat customers.

Montreal, Canada Area

· Acted as first point of contact, ensuring customers were greeted appropriately and felt acknowledged.· Confirmed bookings, made bookings, and dealt with any inquiries.· Dealt with any feedback provided by patrons and relayed information to staff.· Ensured customers were satisfied with their experience before they left.

County Cork, Ireland

· Setting up and organizing promotional stands to best suit area/type of event· Demonstrating and providing information on promoted products/services· Distributing product samples, brochures, flyers etc. to source new sales opportunities

Douglas, Cork

· Providing customers with advice and guidance on product selection· Informed customers of any promotions· Arranged window displays· Managed the till, taking cash and card payments· Took phone-calls about stock inquiries and return any calls needed about any store related inquiries

County Cork, Ireland

· Preparing alcoholic and non-alcohol beverages for bar and patrons. · Interacted with customers, took orders and served food and drinks. · Assessed bar customers' needs and preference and made recommendations. · Restocked and replenished bar inventory and supplies.

La Ciotat, France

Worked in Chez Robert from June - August in the years of 2012, 2013 and 2014. · Preparing alcoholic and non-alcohol beverages for bar and patrons. · Interacted with customers, took orders and served food and drinks. · Assessed bar customers' needs and preference and made recommendations. · Restocked and replenished bar inventory and supplies.

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

· Door to door sales selling Airtricity.· Creating and meeting daily and weekly targets.· Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients.· Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs.· Understanding and promoting company programs.· Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.· Maintaining client records.

Master Of Science - Ms, Management And Marketing, 1.1

Microsoft Certification, Introduction To Programming Using Html And Css

Certificate, Lean Sigma Green Belt

Bachelors, Arts International (English And History), 2.1

Qqi Level 5, Cultural And Heritage Studies, Distinction

Leaving Certificate