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Adelaide, Sa, Au

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Forging collaborative relationships with existing and potential suppliers• Executing best practice procurement strategies for goods and services with the best-possible price/quality outcomes for the business • Analysing existing supplier and purchasing data and implement opportunities for improvement• Building strong working relationships with internal customers and form integral partnerships with key suppliers• Sourcing customised products for prototype… Show more • Forging collaborative relationships with existing and potential suppliers• Executing best practice procurement strategies for goods and services with the best-possible price/quality outcomes for the business • Analysing existing supplier and purchasing data and implement opportunities for improvement• Building strong working relationships with internal customers and form integral partnerships with key suppliers• Sourcing customised products for prototype projects• Developing and implementing processes, service and system improvement strategies• Creating and maintaining procurement policies and procedures• Liaising with key internal stakeholders to identify and plan procurement strategies to meet supply and demand requirements Show less

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Ensuring goods, materials and services are purchased in accordance with requirements relating to quality and quantity and are delivered on time to meet production schedules• Negotiating with suppliers on terms and conditions• Developing alternate sources of supply of suitable vendors• Develop and maintain supplier relationships in line with company strategies• Providing feedback to manufacturing to ensure on time delivery targets are achieved• Assisting with the bid… Show more • Ensuring goods, materials and services are purchased in accordance with requirements relating to quality and quantity and are delivered on time to meet production schedules• Negotiating with suppliers on terms and conditions• Developing alternate sources of supply of suitable vendors• Develop and maintain supplier relationships in line with company strategies• Providing feedback to manufacturing to ensure on time delivery targets are achieved• Assisting with the bid process• Ensuring contracts are appropriately reviewed and signed• Monitoring delivery performance and goods are as specified• Providing senior management with vendor performance reports Show less

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Responsible for supporting sales objectives through management of supply chain processes to facilitate the import, distribution & sale of vehicles• Manage the vehicle ordering process with vehicle suppliers on a timely basis• Management of vehicles at all steps within the supply chain• Monitoring and managing all 3rd party logistics providers supporting vehicle importing, distribution & sales• Provide reports and analytical data as required and recommend… Show more • Responsible for supporting sales objectives through management of supply chain processes to facilitate the import, distribution & sale of vehicles• Manage the vehicle ordering process with vehicle suppliers on a timely basis• Management of vehicles at all steps within the supply chain• Monitoring and managing all 3rd party logistics providers supporting vehicle importing, distribution & sales• Provide reports and analytical data as required and recommend and implement improvements• Manage insurance claims process for any vehicles damaged during shipping or in transit to dealer• Work with customs brokers and vessel operators to ensure vehicles are cleared through customs efficiently and timely and in the most cost effective method Show less

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Identifying logistics and supply chain inefficiencies to develop improvement strategies • Monitoring performance of logistics providers against KPI’s • Undertaking analysis of inventory discrepancies and communicate findings to suppliers, 3PL’s, customers and internal stakeholders• Providing strong leadership and support for the Logistics Team• Promoting team work and unity to ensure Logistics Team is working efficiently and delivery standards are being met• Managing… Show more • Identifying logistics and supply chain inefficiencies to develop improvement strategies • Monitoring performance of logistics providers against KPI’s • Undertaking analysis of inventory discrepancies and communicate findings to suppliers, 3PL’s, customers and internal stakeholders• Providing strong leadership and support for the Logistics Team• Promoting team work and unity to ensure Logistics Team is working efficiently and delivery standards are being met• Managing communication with international distributors in relation to the status of their monthly orders• Communicating to suppliers, 3PL’s, freight forwarders and customs departments in relation to consignment details, HTS codes, Incoterms and delivery details• Ensuring all documentation from suppliers is completed correctly and in time for successful export• Receiving and authorising incoming invoices for transport, freight forwarding and warehousing activities Show less

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Managing the global procurement of ingredients and componentry required for manufacture of a range of skincare products, packaging and labels• Planning, organising and directing manufacturing in accordance with agreed production schedules• Implementing processes to maximise efficiency of equipment, facilities and materials used in manufacturing• Managing relationships with external stakeholders including suppliers, manufacturers and assembly companies• Creating production… Show more • Managing the global procurement of ingredients and componentry required for manufacture of a range of skincare products, packaging and labels• Planning, organising and directing manufacturing in accordance with agreed production schedules• Implementing processes to maximise efficiency of equipment, facilities and materials used in manufacturing• Managing relationships with external stakeholders including suppliers, manufacturers and assembly companies• Creating production schedule, stock-on-hand and sales reports• Maintaining stock control in MYOB• Overseeing both internal and third party quality control • Managing budget for procurement and production volumes • Coordinating export orders from production to supply and liaising with international distributors Show less

Kew, Melbourne, Australia

• Coordinating the costing process for a portfolio of brands• Tracking production milestones• Managing garment and packaging samples• Negotiating shipping terms with suppliers• Ensuring key margin targets and delivery dates were met• Liaising with manufacturing division in China• Handling all issues relating to development of seasonal range

• Sourcing new business opportunities• Maintaining existing stakeholder relationships• Coordinating special projects• Meeting sales targets and KPIs• Training clients in the use of customised software

Melbourne, Australia

• Coordinating sales for distributors in Asia Pacific region• Providing product and shipping quotes to distributors• Processing orders and invoices promptly using AS400• Managing advertising and marketing material• Building relationships with international clients• Preparing all shipping documentation for exports• Liaising with local and international freight forwarders• Managing Australian warehouse inventory levels

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Logistics Managament

Bachelor Of Management, Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International Studies