Stuart Costello

Experience

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  MSE Ireland

  Jun 1997 - Dec 2012

  Logistics Manager

  An accomplished Logistics Manager with an extensive background in distribution, operations, warehouse management and contract negotiation. Strong business, operational and management skills have enabled the consistent completion of projects to tight deadlines along with strategic administration of inventory to reduce costs and improve product quality. A proven track record in satisfying customer needs with excellent leadership, people management, active listening and critical thinking in an extremely fast paced environment. My time management, communications, resource, and decision making skills were imperative in supplying both national and multinational customer base on time in the FMCG sector.Managed the warehouse within the core team that successfully developed a small Distribution Centre into the leading distributor in Ireland of DVD, Audio, Games, Microsoft and Apple Products with annual sales of 5 Million units and 1 million units returned.Successfully reduced distribution costs of over €120,000 within the last two years through my contract negotiation skills with 3PL companies.Managed teams of 12 – 25 staff in a manner that created a strong team and increased productivity. Trained and mentored staff in the development of new procedures. Ensured that company quality standards were achieved to a high standard at all times. Show less

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  Exertis Ireland

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Logistics Manager (Contract)

  Managed a team of 14 staff in an offsite location on a contract role.Duties included: Project Planning, Scheduling & Execution, Stock Management, cycle countsquality control, product quality, bin locating of stock and picking orders to tight deadlines.

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  EA Accessories

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

  Sales Representative and Merchandiser (Contract)

  Distributors of Sky and One for All remote and aerials.

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  Ericsson

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2018

  Contract Execution Manager Supply Chain

  Supply Chain Costs and Stock ManagementDemand PlanningManage analytical volume forecasting including open order book, current levels and demand material.Track warehouse spend and supply chain costs including purchase orders and transport costs. Create yearly budgets for supply chain costs.Reorganised and reduced three warehouses into one and managed surplus and decommissioned material through provision calculations and SOX Compliance.Vendor ManagementProcess development, improvement and mapping Show less

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  Dorset College Dublin

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Bachelor of Business (Hons) in International Business