nickcooper

Event management: Assisted in the planning and execution of various events, coordinating with suppliers, business owners, and third-party stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and successful outcomes. Logistics: Managed the weekly logistics and distribution plans, ensuring all parcels arrived at the correct store on time, this involved distributing over 100 parcels into 35 stores. Quoting and document creation: Assisted the stores in everyday operations, from quoting on inventory and providing the necessary documentation to action a sale as well as providing strategic support and guidance for in store personnel. Vendor management: Identified potential suppliers, conducted vendor evaluations, and maintained good relationships. Monitoring and reporting on current and potential vendors. Purchase order processing: Generated purchase orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and tracking orders to completion. Inventory management: Monitored inventory levels, conducted stock checks, and coordinated with other departments (local and international) to ensure adequate stock levels. Developed new processes to optimize the warehouse, which led to reduction in excess expenditure and overall stagnant inventory. Price negotiation: Negotiated favourable terms, including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost savings. Customer Service: Maintaining client expectations, providing solutions when necessary and reassuring the client. Ensuring the client has the best experience possible with the company. Cost analysis and reporting: Analysed data to identify cost-saving opportunities, preparing reports on purchasing activities.

Stock control: I had to ensure our stock levels were balanced after every wedding to ensure there was no loss to the company. This also allowed for better wedding forecasting and ROI. FINANCIAL Planning: Ensuring the bars cash flow was utilized for future investments as well as the daily purchases. This included staff payments, general upkeep of the bar and stock replenishments. Customer service care and daily operations: Creating an environment that was professional but fun to ensure the patrons enjoyed their time at the bar.