Louise Conway Email & Phone Number

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Successfully managed tendering processes and established national contracts with major suppliers, demonstrating my ability to monitor, review, and provide accurate advice and support on end-to-end procurement activities.Procurement operations for over 130 sites across Australia from the Brisbane OfficeSupporting effective management of items purchased item to improve stock availability for mobilisationsMonitored supply risks, quality, price and lead times with domestic suppliers and third-party logisticsContract management to ensure consistent and continuous supply and improvement with suppliers and stakeholders.I possess a Dual Diploma in Purchasing and Business and have a proven track record of leveraging data and technology to assist businesses in making meaningful decisions.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Review Cycle Counts for all Branches – NSW, VIC, Perth, QLD, Adelaide, Melbourne and Hobart• Advise of variance investigations and provide reports on findings and possible solutions• Review SOP, update procedure and communicate to Branches• Work with QA to resolve any outstanding issues and warranty claims reconciliation• Follow up on OOS, Mis picks at Branch level• Adhoc Reports or work tasks as directed by Procurement Team

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Manage over 100 suppliers with the Category of Schools, Café and Hotels, monthly send $1 million• Monitoring supplier performance and negotiate best possible and cost effect buy options• Develop and monitor supplier and product to ensure continuity of supply to customers• Rectification of any supply issues, shorts or non-conforming product in a timely manner• Work with Sales Reps investigate new lines to assist with their Sales Targets and New Business KPI’s• Manage P2P workflows, resolve invoicing issues and ensure suppliers are paid on time.• Provide advice and guidance to internal customers in a timely manner• Manage daily buying, and forward forecasting across my category spend ie, Schools and Major Hospitality Venues

Murarrie, Queensland, Australia

Manage Australia and New Zealand portfolio. Managing 60 suppliers in the portfolio importing into the company DC’s at Murarrie and New Zealand. Suppliers are ranked according to product and demand. Purchasing on a weekly cycle, with high preforming products reviewed weekly and orders processed.Work with Logistics Partners – Local and global specialists in Air and Sea freight services, project transport and customs clearance. Daily follow up on international deliveries with forward freighters.Daily follow up with Suppliers – Working on B/O and Open PO reports to sure up delivery dates with suppliers to our freight forwarding companyLiaising with Product Team – advising of short supply and long lead times. Poduct supply is challenging due to many factors i.e., materials to make the product – silicon and resins are high on the list of extreme shortagesWork with Receiving Team, receipting of overseas orders from shipping documents and waybills, advising to print unpack lists. Follow up with suppliers on any shorts or over supply as advised by receiving department.

Brisbane, Australia

I provided analytical advice on market trends and pricing and monitored contractual agreements ensuring we were optimising our buying power every dollar spent. I implemented a continuous improvement program, again ensuring optimum logistic solutions across scheduling and purchasing securing the best solutions across all our National Contracts from a local perspective.I manage our purchasing database system, constantly updating and reviewing prices and availability of stock. I have a proven track record to strategically organise and schedule deliveries to my hotel, meeting the demand of the kitchen production, in accordance with Hotel Business levels.

Brisbane

Accounts Payable

Brisbane, Australia

Hilton Surfers Paradise

• Processed invoices within agreed terms of trade, in line with department cost centres and budget lines • Reconciled petty cash, cash float audits and physical monies held on-site against Balance Sheet Float records• Completed EOM procedures, including month-end Reports, accruals, PO and invoice accruals.• Prepared the standing journal preparation and reconciled Balance Sheet Clearing Accounts• Managed the yearly External Audit, preparing working papers and samples as requested by EY• Investigated fraudulent activities within the hotel and reported as required

Brisbane Hilton

• Carried out daily checks of revenue via Operations Audit as per hotel standards• Reconciled and monitored commissions and rate discrepancies against daily function sheets• Checked bills signed to Room Accounts, non-arrivals, late departures, no sales/voids, bill sequence and pay-outs• Reconciled all areas of revenue for Front Office. As well as corrections and write offs and allowance• Ensured procedures were in line with best practices and identified opportunities for improvements

Brisbane Hilton

Brisbane, Australia

Installation of POS Magic, Task Connect in Clubs, Hotels and Retail Businesses in Brisbane and South East Queensland.Train team members in stock control and set up stock systems

Brisbane, Australia

Develop and present hospitality subjects from the "Black Book"Other subjects includedShorthandDesktop PublishingWord, ExcelBookkeeping

Gold Coast

Whitsundays

Whitsundays

Whitsundays

Brisbane, Australia

Atrium Cafe

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner waiter during Expo 88

Graceville

Dual Diploma Purchasing And Business

Certificate Of Business Accounting, Accounting

Qualified Hairdresser, Qualified Hairdresser

Grade 12 Certificate

Education record

Diploma Of Business, Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma Of Purchasing, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management