Stan Akkerman Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Analysing clients’ current procedures for their small business to determine if applicable software can be used to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Full implementation (and data migration if required) of appropriate business software
• Training staff on their specific roles within the new system
• Enabling integration between ERP/WMS and accounting software to save double entry
• Setting up businesses with tools for bookkeeping accuracy and to always be BAS ready
• Maintenance of software and optional ongoing administration/bookkeeping service

Australia

• Full end to end implementation of Cin7 Core ERP/WMS and setting up integration with Xero
• Ongoing management of all software, including data validation and providing feedback to directors based on data
• Managing stock purchasing and safety stock levels
• Facilitating communication and being the central link between sales, warehouse and works divisions to make sure all tasks are completed correctly and on time
• All bookkeeping and accounts administration responsibilities
• Defining and training staff on new operational policies and procedures

Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia

• Migration, implementation, staff training and ongoing maintenance of two cloud based ERP systems
• End to end management and involvement in all daily core B2B functions including purchasing, marketing, inventory control, sales and technical support
• Building rapport with prospective local and interstate clients, analysing their requirements and holding initial negotiations
• Serving new and existing point of sale clients in store and by phone/email
• Working closely with major manufacturing partners to drive marketing campaigns and assessing our competition to promote client acquisition and retention
• Chairing meetings, task allocation and providing guidance to staff to make sure all requirements and deadlines are promptly met

Toorak, Victoria, Australia

• Written and verbal communication with high level management of over 50 local and international manufacturers
• Independent full design, programming and implementation of a business management and document automation system in VBA
• Review and negotiation of prices, terms, conditions and contracts for leather material and finished goods with both suppliers and clients
• Assistance with sampling, product development, claim resolutions and logistics support
• Controlling the import and delivery of bulk shipments and samples into Australia and Asia
• Analysis of reports and weekly presentations to the director, outlining product/supplier performance, budgeting and areas for improvement

Toorak, Victoria, Australia

• Data entry, writing emails, raising purchase orders and invoices
• Bookkeeping and reconciliation of all business finances