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Andrew Arnold, Dip.Bus.Mgmt, Adv.Cert.OpMgmt (Purchasing&Planning)

Mobile: 0407 319 324Email: arnz45@optusnet.com.auLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-arnold-b5617b15

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Specialising in Inventory planning, my attention to detail and accuracy is complemented with extensive experience in the procurement process. My focus is on communicating effectively with excellent customer service to all stakeholders involved throughout my day. I am effective and highly skilled in all Microsoft programs which ensure I have the tools to complete the tasks required.

KEY SKILLS

Inventory Management Full understanding of inventory replenishment processes and systems (ERP), including the

importance of attaining a high level of “DIFOT” requirement. Significant experience analysing data and stock forecasts. Manage and maintain follow up supplier and customer backorders to achieve expectations and

requirements. Analyse, ascertain, report stock excess and obsolescence then recommend process for reduction as

required. Constantly review high, medium and seasonal items to ensure stock levels above 90% are

achieved Warehouse management, including all forms of standard process requirements and layout. Understanding of Engineering Bills of Material. (BOM)

Procurement Full understanding for end-to-end Supply Chain Management. Exposure to International and domestic freight organisations including processes. Negotiation and supplier agreement contracts including cost analysis of potential purchases. Vendor approval procedures, control and maintenance KPI measurements and reporting, including presentation and reporting functions for both

vendors and management. Supplier price files, including system implementation as required. Identifying strategic suppliers both locally and overseas for standard and non-standard items Able to read technical drawings

Analytics and Reporting Extensive IT knowledge including intermediate MS Access and advanced MS Excel, coupled with

a full understanding of the complete MS Office package, including Outlook Database creation using MS Access to assist in additional report requirements and action. Exposure to SAP ERP 6.0

Communication and Liaison Strong written and verbal communication skills and Customer focused, driven by achievement. Adept at building credible working relationships and develop strong effective partnerships with

internal and external stakeholders Have experience in creating internal procedure manuals for use by management and staff.

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Leadership Have supervised, coached, developed and mentored a team, resulting in a team with a sense of

responsibility and ownership Have worked in a lot of team environment situations as well as independently on specific

projects. Able to think outside the square and to challenge the status quo. Strong analytical decision making based on factually attained data.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

STEGBAR Purchasing Manager

Mercedes-Benz Supervisor, Inventory and Purchasing, Parts Operations CommercialVehiclesTechnical Specialist, Parts Purchasing

AE Baker & Co Internal Customer Service Clerk, including on-site customer support

AMCAP BBK Product and Technical Support Officer, Customer Services.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

May 2016 – November 2016STEGBAR WINDOWS & DOORS (JELDWEN GROUP)Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities Manage purchasing department (team of 3) Monitor and control complete supply chain process Responsible for the overall purchase of raw materials and associated hardware Managed three stock takes per year Managed KPI requirements for the department, including internal requirements such as spend

and performance requirements on Vendors. (DIFOT) Assist in 5S requirements by the factory, including CAPEX requirements

Key Achievements Relocation of supply source for major hardware components purchased from USA Began negotiation for sea freight arrangements with Freight brokers and USA Vendors

March 1998 – December 2015

MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA PACIFIC (FORMERLY DAIMLERCHRYSLER AUSTRALIA PACIFIC)

August 2003 – December 2015Supervisor, Inventory and Purchasing, Parts Operations Commercial Vehicles

Key Responsibilities Lead a team of five people with shared responsibility for a total of 17 people Oversee purchasing, supplier management, materials handling, inventory control, new model

planning, supply chain optimisation, campaign coordination and product promotional control. Support $50MN in inventory, $250MN in sales and services the needs of 217 dealers within the

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Asia Pacific region Daily order processing and inventory maintenance to ensure DIFOT process is assured. Manage forecasting and maintenance of key performance indicators in the system Daily review of ETA’s to ensure deliveries are made on time Comprehensive Excess / Obsolescence stock program with annual returns processed through the

year Monitor the Supply Chain Management process and control for 200+ suppliers globally Negotiate with suppliers to ensure Purchasing Agreements are put into place Measure and report on Key Performance Indicators to management and suppliers monthly Monthly reporting on the department is collated to ensure visibility is presented to all levels of

management and staff Monitor and control the multi-skill rotation process to ensure strong cross-stream experience

and technical strength is maintained. Reconcile the campaign stock held at the warehouse to ensure campaign completion rates are managed effectively

Monitor stock to ensure quarterly promotions for the sales team are supported and excess stock is returned to suppliers.

Continually maintain and update department and warehouse inbound procedures and induction manuals

Perform occasional dealer training and presentations Oversee and develop the introduction of a Department Procedure Manual and Induction

process.

Key Achievements Consistently maintained 92% service level (against a target of 90%). Reduced inventory to $21M, previously SOH was over budget requirements by 5M and

significant reductions had never been achieved. Annual return of obsolete stock to suppliers of $300,000 (Not previously achieved) Signed new Supplier Purchasing Agreements (SPA) with the top 15 suppliers in one year, never

achieved before. Introduced a Supplier Newsletter to create a closer working relationship with our partners.

March 1998 – August 2003Technical Specialist, Parts Purchasing, Commercial Vehicles

Key Responsibilities Ensure inventory levels attained a service level of 90% or higher while maintaining an inventory

turnover rate specific to management targets Oversee demand planning, purchasing, system maintenance and general management to ensure

delivery of stock are many of the tasks performed in this role Integration of acquisitioned Ford Heavy Truck parts into the Mercedes-Benz stock system.

Key Achievements Completion of integration within 6 months Established strong business relations with all stakeholders.

1994 - 1998A.E.BAKERS & COMPANY (A division of J Blackwood & Son Pty ltd)Internal Customer Service Clerk

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1993 - 1994AMCAP BBK PTY LTDProduct and Technical Support Officer

1978 - 1992FORD NEW HOLLAND PTY LTDInventory Verification Clerk, Inventory Planner Grade 2

EDUCATION

2003 Diploma of Business ManagementChisholm Institute

1997 Advanced Certificate in Operations Management (Purchasing and Planning)Casey Institute

COMPANY TRAINING COURSES

2015 Excel 2010 – Intermediate, Data Analysis & Manipulation (Wizard Corporate Training)2015 Excel 2010 - Intermediate, Formulas & Functions (Wizard Corporate Training)2007 Leadership for emerging leaders2007 Leading with emotional Intelligence2007 Negotiation Skills, Australian Institute of Management (AIM)2007 Exceptional Customer Service, AIM2007 Presenting with Impact, AIM2006 Presenting with Impact, AIM2006 Strategic Influence Skills, DaimlerChrysler 2003 Effective People Management, Human Capital International

REFEREESPaul Chappel

paul.chappel@daimler.com Manager, Pricing – Mercedes-

Benz Mbl: 0407 858 308

Dennis Harvey dennis.harvey@daimler.com Manager Mbl: 0419 567 250

Brian Harriss brian.harriss@daimler.com Government contract to

Australian Defence – Mercedes-Benz

Mbl: 0438 124 523 Office: 03 9566 6648

Geoff Caudwell geoff.caudwell@daimler.com Manager Office: 03 9566 9166

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