RENE MAHARAJ
416-***-**** - ***********@*******.*** - Online Digital Resume PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated, astute, highly organized Purchasing & Logistics professional with a strong background in Warehousing and Inventory Control, seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my career experience to meet and exceed expectations of clients, colleagues and superiors while furthering my skills in a dynamic setting
• Results-driven, motivated, innovative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to prioritize intelligently implementing strong time management and multi- tasking proficiencies
• Detail oriented and efficient with excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving expertise
• Productive team member, generating enthusiasm and unity of purpose to achieve goals
• Genuine and articulate with superb communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Motivated by challenges with an avid desire to learn and ability to implement new skills quickly
• Extensive knowledge of SAP, Gatekeeper, Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
SKILLS
Active Listening
Good Telephone Etiquette
Teamwork and Collaboration
PPE Compliance
Interpersonal Communication
Attention to Detail
Multitasking Abilities
Forklift License
Propane Handlers License
WHMIS Training
Basics of Fall Protection
Lockout/Tagout Training
Health & Safety
First Aid & CPR Certificate
WORK HISTORY
10/2020 to Current Spare Parts Administrator
Wioss Canada
Replenishment orders, received Orders, repair Orders, warranty parts and new parts, Use of CMMS).
Establish and maintain Spare Part Locations (Pictures, Assets, Add detailed information.
Receive and store documents and confidential files; maintain record of invoices and packing slips for all parts/consumable.
Manage all purchase order. Manage all consumable products. Oversee all tool controls (Operations/Electromechanical Tools, Replacements). Receive and verify all incoming material from purchase orders and match with packing lists.
Compile weekly maintenance cost reports.
Oversee procurement activities.
Handle and document storage of Hazardous Material (WHMIS/SIMDUT). Maintain store in neat and orderly manner.
Training (Technicians in Witool/CMMS).
Resolves discrepancies regarding receipts, deliveries, warranties, and repair issues. Perform cycle counts and inventory counts of spare parts on quarterly basis with help of maintenance team
02/2019 to 09/2020 Shipping Clerk
R & R Rivets
Generate all shipping paperwork for both domestic and international shipments, packing lists, bills of lading, commercial invoices.
Arrange transportation
Advise customers of shipment status
Relieve inventory
Generate labels for production inventory and customer parts Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy
Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records
Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances
Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems
Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates Updated database with changes in carrier status
Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents
01/2016 to 06/2018 Shipping/Receiving & Warehouse Manager Qualtech Inc – Mississauga, ON
Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules. Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy. Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse. Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures. Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment
Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records
Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels
Adhered to tracking, documentation and control standards in order to reduce loss and maintain compliance
Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances
Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy
Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures Kept work areas clean, safe and organized
Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
Adhered to tracking, documentation and control standards in order to reduce loss and maintain compliance.
Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Kept work areas clean, safe and organized.
Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas. Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders. Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
06/2014 to 11/2015 Spare Parts Manager
Megatel Services – Mississauga, ON
• Built, organized and controlled a physical spare parts store of over $1 million in inventory
• Maximized efficiency, optimized processes, ensured internal and external customer satisfaction, grew parts sales, exercised disciplined expense control and capitalized on use of existing space
• Conducted a perpetual/annual physical inventory of all parts and related inventories
• Established and maintained a balanced inventory that ensured customer needs were met
• Quoted customers for spare parts following service department request or direct customer request
• Sourced, negotiated and purchased parts, tooling and machines from suppliers
(for stock or for resale)
• Controlled purchase and ordering procedures, imported parts from suppliers in a timely manner, maintained shipping and receiving timetables and ensured smooth flow of paperwork
• Organized freight transport for incoming machines purchased overseas and delivery of machines to customers
• Ensured all incoming parts were checked for conformity/price and returned any nonconforming or damaged part with credit request or insurance claim; tagged and itemized received parts in lot inventory system
• Inspected and authorized all necessary orders, packing slips, requisitions and purchase orders
• Shipped parts to customers on time and followed up with suppliers on back ordered parts
• Resolved material returns, credit requests and customer complaints to corporate criteria and client satisfaction
• Developed and maintained efficient billing, costing and discount procedures
• Ensured wholesale compensation and obsolescence criteria were met and obtained
• Submitted all parts warranty and return claims within the required time flame to receive maximum credit
• Managed used parts for in-house or outsourced repair; kept spare parts room clean and organized at all times
• Tracked and controlled (sign in/out) special tools used by Technician for specific jobs
• Delivered parts to customer or technician on a specific job; picked up parts or technician tools from suppliers
• Maintained all department tools, equipment and vehicle in good working order Monitored inventory to maximize turns and minimize obsolescence Monitored order cycle, ordered OEM parts and completed corresponding paperwork to maintain adequate stock levels
Received and inspected package deliveries and resolved discrepancies 04/1996 to 12/2012 Purchasing / Warehouse Storekeeper APV Canada< SPX Corporation – Concord, ON
• Received and stored over $1 million in inventory for a Fortune 500 company with global operations which serve the Food & Beverage, Power & Energy and Industrial markets
• Managed stock supplied for shipping, project, production and service orders including materials for pumps, valves, homogenizers and heat exchangers
• Ensured strict adherence to WHMIS, Health & Safety and corporate policies
• Worked closely with customer service, warehouse, project management, service and accounting departments
• Issued material requisitions and shipped materials coordinating necessary transportation arrangements using courier, transportation or direct drive to ensure customer expectations were met
• Proactively identified concerns and discrepancies and determined appropriate solutions resulting in continued excellence in efficiency
• Liaised with and purchased stock from supplies throughout Canada and the USA
• Created part numbers for easy referencing of parts on sales orders, service and production orders and held in inventory; trained in "Gatekeeper" to create part number in Material Masters
• Arranged for pickups at customers' locations across the GTA, Ontario, Canada and the USA to ensure efficiency and in agreement with service contracts and rental agreements
• Managed purchasing responsibilities from parent manufacturing facilities
• Maintained computerized inventory records using SAP, to ensure material availability
• Reordered when necessary
• Conducted inventory audits, completed reports and resolved discrepancies Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere. Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Delivered Parts to customer locations within specific timeframes Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Received and processed stock into inventory management system EDUCATION
PURCHASING CERTIFICATE: PURCHASING
Humber College - Toronto, ON