Anthony Kitschke

Experience

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  SPITWATER

  Jul 2006 - now

  ➢Successfully sell spare parts to both retail and wholesale customers across South Australia (SA) and Northern Territory (NT), effectively meeting their needs and driving revenue growth.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS➢Consistently surpassed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by delivering outstanding results.➢Successfully increased turnover by 50% and improved gross profit (GP) by 5%, demonstrating effective sales and business strategies.➢Successfully increased the volume of parts purchased through the parent company, enhancing cost-effectiveness and leveraging synergies within the organization.➢Led a cross-functional project to optimize the forward ordering process for stock requirements in response to COVID-19’s impact on the supply chain, ensuring uninterrupted operations and minimizing disruptions.➢Implemented proactive ordering practices, allowing the parent company to import goods from Europe in advance, resulting in reduced reliance on other suppliers and improved supply chain management.➢Developed effective forecasting techniques to anticipate future demand and optimize inventory planning, reducing the risk of stock-outs and improving overall operational efficiency.➢Implemented computer-generated ordering system to streamline the procurement process, replacing manual ordering methods and improving efficiency.➢Proactively enhanced business partnership with parent company, leading to a significant increase in the value of weekly purchase orders from the company. Show less ➢Effectively managed the workshop mechanics, ensuring smooth operations and efficient service delivery to meet customer needs.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS➢Played a key role in managing and participating in projects involving the design and construction of special build machines tailored to unique customer requirements across diverse industries.➢Ensured compliance with industry standards throughout the project lifecycle, guaranteeing the delivery of high-quality and regulatory-compliant machines to customers.➢Designed a twin pump unit controlled by electric clutches, enhancing operational efficiency and control, resulting in improved performance and productivity.➢Consistently achieved and surpassed key performance indicators (KPIs) by maintaining high chargeable hours in the workshop and consistently meeting customers’ requirements. Notably, excelled in completing jobs on time, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and continuous improvement in meeting targets.➢Throughout the 13-year tenure as workshop manager, consistently garnered positive online reviews from satisfied customers, establishing a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.➢Within the organization, earned the respect and recognition of team and management as an expert in the field, further enhancing professional standing and contribution to the workshop’s success. Show less

  • Spare Parts Manager

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Workshop Manager

    Jul 2006 - Jun 2019