Commercially focused professional with many years of experience in finance, merchandise, manufacturing and operations gained through one of Australia's leading retailers - Coles Supermarkets and one of Australia's leading customised meat and meal solutions manufacturers - Top Cut Foods (Simplot Australia).Strong extensive retail management (FMCG) experience includes manufacturing, merchandising, buying/category management, store operation and finance (business analytics and accounting).Passionate about manufacturing and retail, results orientated and skilled in building strong internal/external relationships that deliver on business objectives.
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Finance Business Partner - Chef FreshColes Feb 2018 - PresentMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaProvide a key relationship link to Coles Group Finance ensuring accurate planning, forecasting and reporting.Oversee and manage all accounting and reporting requirements.Manage financial standards and accuracy of ERP system to accurately complete SKU Activity Based Costing.Develop and manage daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements to drive business performance. -
Career BreakN/A Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
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Group Management AccountantTop Cut Foods Jun 2012 - Nov 2016Melbourne, AustraliaProduce/analyse weekly/monthly suite of management reports for both Australian and Overseas entities.Prepare, review and consolidate annual budgets.Manage the CAPEX process.Approve invoices, cheques and manage daily electronic banking.Assist, guide and provide recommendations on inventory, cost/price management, ERP systems, etc.. -
Buyer/Catergory ManagerColes Group Jan 2009 - Jul 2009Melbourne, AustraliaManaged sales, margin and dissipation against budget.Delivered a competitive product range and friendly store layouts to entice customers.Developed/implemented successful promotional programs to maximise sales and profit.Renegotiated supplier costs and trading terms.Managed inventory levels within shelf life guidelines.Fostered strong supplier and key stakeholder relationships.
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Production Manager - Further ProcessingColes Group Mar 2006 - Jan 2009Melbourne, AustraliaManaged the manufacture of further processed meat products and ensured that each production facility performed to optimum level in servicing customer needs.Managed the facility's earned gross by scrutinising production costs and customer charge outs. Ensured that product costings were accurate and timely.Assisted in the development and delivery of new house brand products and labelling to agreed timetable.
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Accounting Manager - Distribution CentresColes Group Sep 2003 - Mar 2006Melbourne, AustraliaManaged all accounting processes applying to procurement and distribution of Meat, Fresh Produce and General Merchandise products via distribution centres.Preparing, analysed and reported DC earned gross results at month end.Provided leadership and authority to team members to ensure efficient department management and operation in meeting strategic goals.
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Senior Business AnalystColes Group Apr 2002 - Aug 2003Melbourne, AustraliaProvided financial and analytical services to all areas of the Meat department - Livestock, Production, Retail and Export.Prepared and analysed budgets and projections on sales, income, cost centres, service fee/freight and inventory.Conducted full analysis of period end results, ensured that all rebates and income were correctly accounted for and any anomalies were swiftly investigated and resolved.Provided strong professional customer service to all stakeholders.
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Senior Business AnalystColes Group Sep 1999 - Apr 2002Melbourne, AustraliaProvided financial and analytical services for the Fresh Produce department at store, state, national and distribution centre level.Prepared and analysed budgets, projections on sales, income, cost centres, service fee/freight and inventory.Conducted full analysis of period end results, ensured that all rebates and income were correctly accounted for and any anomalies were swiftly investigated and resolved.Provided strong professional customer service to all stakeholders.
Sam Puopolo Skills
Sam Puopolo Education Details
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Cpa Australia -
Accounting
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Puopolo
What company does Sam Puopolo work for?
Sam Puopolo works for Coles
What is Sam Puopolo's role at the current company?
Sam Puopolo's current role is Finance Business Partner - Chef Fresh.
What schools did Sam Puopolo attend?
Sam Puopolo attended Cpa Australia, Victoria University.
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Sam Puopolo has skills like Management, Forecasting, Customer Service, Accounting, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Finance, Pricing Analysis, Microsoft Office, Jd Edwards, Sap Erp.
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