Todd Van Kalken Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Managing incoming and outgoing raw materials and finished goods• Daily working with Microsoft NAV and Microsoft Office Suite.• Management of freight carriers and couriers, stock management and stocktakes• Liaising with 3PL suppliers and distributors, planning and executing warehouse transfers and ERP/WMS administration• Organising unplanned local and global shipments of materials at short notice• Engaging in internal and external communication to maintain effective business functionality• Manage warehouse transfers and sales shipment processes between Brick Lane, 3PLs, distributors and customers and assist with the B2C logistics for web sales.• Managing a team of employees to achieve KPI’s • Maintaining a level of inventory based on forecasted orders• Trained in Mental health first aid• Managing direct to DC transfers for Woolworths, Coles and Aldi• Participating and contributing to continual improvement assignments • Adhering to both ISO22000 global food safety systems and OHS regulations.

Melbourne, Australia

My main responsibilities are split between inventory related duties, administration duties and forklift operations. I oversee the replenishment of stock and re-pallet of incoming goods and assist in receiving and dispatch operations of materials or equipment. I am accountable for inventory management tasks which includes updating, adjusting and maintaining of inventory levels which ensures the availability of products for employees to fulfill order requirements. I perform administration duties when required by management which include compiling reports, internal and external email communication, liaising with employees in regards to work practices and answering queries and questions from internal and external stakeholders via phone. In terms of safety, I always ensure that I operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods, and that I work in compliance with safe work practices at all times. I operate a forklift to load, unload, move, stack, stage, and count product, materials, and equipment, whilst also ensuring accurate selection of orders. Finally, I ensure forklifts are properly checked, used, and maintained on a daily basis.

Helsinki Area, Finland

As the Logistics Specialist, I administered and implemented an inventory management program, regularly updating and maintaining stock levels in Dynamics Ax. In addition, I was the one who managed the shipments and transport of goods, receiving raw materials and overseeing dispatch, as well as coordinating necessary shipment documentation, such as invoices and packing lists, for inbound and outbound deliveries. On top of this, I oversaw information gathering for reporting, as well as internal and external communications. Lastly, I conducted new employee induction training to ensure work efficiency and competency, provided assistance for maintaining logistics planning tasks, as well as reviewed and analysed program effectiveness, suggesting and executing on time improvements and corrective actions.

Vantaa, Finland

Working for Havi Logistics gave me the responsibility to manage employees during the evening shift; ensuring staff met stringent KPI’s and guaranteeing produce was delivered on time and within budget. Aside from this, I oversaw stakeholder engagement such as working closely with other departments, drivers, buyers, and customers, ensuring quality services was provided. I also focused on customer needs in regard to certain products, temperatures, and handling techniques, and relaying that to employees. Furthermore, I participated in continuous improvement and systematic development projects. More importantly, I was able to operate effectively under pressure in an FMCG environment, whilst overseeing inbound logistical paperwork and upholding company health and safety standards at all times.

Helsinki, Finland

As a Sales Consultant, I provided exceptional customer service and advice to clients regarding foreign currency exchange. Additionally, I utilised asset protection techniques to limit creditors' access to certain valuable assets whilst operating within the bounds of law. I also determined whether any given bill is counterfeit or genuine using one or several different methods of detection to verify bank notes, whilst ensuring that I reported suspicious transactions to state bodies. Lastly, I complied with EU legislation in regard to tax refunds for departing international passengers.

Maastricht Area, Netherlands

Material Resource Planners are responsible for planning and monitoring the materials and products used by a company, to ensure that the company does not run out of the materials needed to produce its products. Through this experience, I learned how to schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels. Here, I was tasked to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit. In addition, I calculated order quantities and assessed volume requirements against planning assumptions, as well as sustained accurate information and BOMs (Bill of Material) of raw material in SAP R3. Moreover, I updated and recalculated raw material levels with internal and external stakeholders based on business output. Finally, I understood and managed risks to minimise impact on production and delivery schedules.

Vantaa, Finland

Handling of customer contractsData entry for transfer of cars and closing of contractsTransportation of vehicles to stations around Helsinki and Southern FinlandMaintaining cleanliness of vehicles and serviceability for customers Responsible for customer service maintaining a high customer satisfaction

Mulgrave, Australia

In this role, I assumed responsibility for order selection and management of pallet movements, whilst making sure that I adhered to KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to ensure quality work outputs. It was here that I gained extensive forklift operation experience including narrow isle and counter balance forklifts with high reach capacity. I was also given the responsibility to conduct induction training of new employees including pallet transport training and order selection. I packed, unloaded, and moved fragile and heavy equipment to and from trucks, and I maintained a clean and safe work environment, applying SOP (Safe Operating Procedures) to all aspects of work.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), International Business And Logistics

Aerospace Engineering

Deferred at this point in time.