Sean Newcombe Email & Phone Number

Stein, Li, Nl

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Led a logistics team responsible for overseeing product distribution across Central Europe from a centralized warehouse. Managed 3PL relationships and ensured smooth operations across warehousing, inventory control, and transportation. Collaborated closely with sales teams to align logistics performance with business objectives.Key responsibilities included:- Managing logistics, inventory, and transport across Central Europe.- Overseeing 3PL operations, ensuring strong partnerships and seamless service.- Conducting annual budget forecasting, staff performance reviews, and recruitment.- Supported the D2R (Direct-to-Rider) workshop, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products to consumers.- Optimized logistics processes, enhanced 3PL partnerships, and supported the business in delivering high-quality service to customers across Europe.

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As a Senior Demand Planner, I played a key role in analyzing market data from PAN CE countries to develop accurate sales and purchase forecasts. I collaborated with international sales and operations teams to optimize inventory management and ensure alignment between sales forecasts and budget targets. I was responsible for the bicycle product categories, ensuring consistent product availability, meeting service standards, and maximizing profitability. My hands-on approach involved converting sales data into actionable purchase forecasts, identifying market trends, and managing monthly purchasing and inventory processes to support overall business objectives.Key Contributions:- Developed and managed sales and purchase forecasts across multiple regions, ensuring inventory levels aligned with market demand.- Collaborated with sales teams to identify trends and gaps in the market, driving strategic decision-making.- Led inventory management efforts, ensuring availability and profitability of key product lines across PAN CE warehouses.- Aligning budgets with operational goals, contributing to business success through data-driven insights.

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In this role, I focused on enhancing operational systems, processes, and policies, aligning them with company goals. I reviewed sales and performance data to track productivity, and I managed third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure high service levels.I also worked with 3PL partners to improve product handling and storage. Additionally, I managed the distribution relationship for retailer deliveries across South Africa, negotiating services and rates based on KPI results. Before transitioning to my next role, I succesfully coordinated the warehouse transition to a new consolidated 3PL provider.Key Contributions:- Enhanced operational processes for long-term efficiency.- Improved product handling and storage with 3PL partners.- Set up outsourced courier services and negotiated cost-effective contracts.- Led a successful warehouse transition to a consolidated 3PL provider.

Oversaw all aspects of the company’s operations, including Human Resources, Policies, Procedures, and Administrative Services. Managed warehouse logistics and distribution, and maintained strong retailer relationships throughout South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Focused on driving operational efficiency and aligning business practices with company goals.Additionally, I represented the company at cycling events and accompanied retailers to product launches in the USA. Improved our systems through data analysis and refinement. Key Contributions:- Managed comprehensive company operations, including HR, logistics, and administration.- Strengthened retailer relationships and oversaw regional distribution.- Supported the opening of a new concept store.

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Responsible for the receiving of shipments. Planning and Organizing of Stock. Database stock code and description maintenance. Daily order Picking and Invoicing. Supervising picking and packing staff. Handled all Tacx warranty and service issues, corresponding with Dealers and end user Customers assisting with Tacx product hardware and PC software installations. Successfully designed, coordinated and organized the warehouse layout and relocation to new premisesWas appointed the Tacx Indoor Trainer Specialist positionWas appointed as an International Tacx Test Person for new and developing software and hardwareSelected to attend the International Tacx Seminar at Euro-Bike Germany 2006Internal IT and Navision Database service assistant after new software was installed for the companyFull profile access to Navision Database software within Coolheat Completed the Navision Attain Essentials CourseShimano and Tacx Display Stand at Cape Argus Expo, setting up and consulting from 2003 - 2007

Responsible for the running of all office and admin related tasks. Was the Accounts Manager dealing with all accounting aspects including Payroll, Quarterly Tax submissions and daily recons of bank accounts. Coordinated move and setup of the office each year from Florida to New York and back. Coordinated and assisted with the planning and arrangement of Staff and Camper transport to and from camp. Participated in Parent and Camper Fairs. Coordinated Drivers during the summer to transport Children and Staff for various events or emergencies. Was a member of the American Camping Association (ACA)Promoted to General Head Councilor after first Summer dealing directly with Camper and Parent relationsMaintained Filemaker Pro Database as well as data entry of new Staff and camper informationAssisted in Apple Server maintenance for French WoodsSuccessfully restructured Accounting program MYOB to reorganize and modernize systems within the companyOn returning to SA, participated in Staff hiring fairs to assist new Staff with guidance and information 2004 - 2007

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Running of all store activities. Managing of Staff and daily schedules. Receiving and merchandising of all stock. Handling of all customer related queries and complaints. Handling of daily cash up, day end and banking procedures. Successfully responsible for opening New Store in Table View areaPromoted to Assistant Manager in Stellenbosch Branch to improve protocol, procedures and effectively assisted in correcting high theft rate within BranchPromoted to Assistant Manager in Tygervalley Branch (Biggest Branch in CT at the time) to take over from current manager