GRAEME GALLOWAY

Experience

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  Wilson James at the British Broadcasting Company (BBC)

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Security Operative (SIA Licensed)

  *Control room operator, running and monitoring of LMS Systems*Monitoring the fire detection systems of three BBC buildings*Broadcasting messages and information for deliveries, fire activations and fire evacuations.*Egressing and accessing of all BBC staff*Dealing with all staff issues regarding emergencies and first aid*Monitoring of CCTV cameras for three BBC buildings, training of new security staff*Dealing with all BBC staff queries and questions and General reception duties*Dealing with all deliveries relating to broadcasting equipment*Entering data relating to security issues into the system*Signing in’ of all the BBC and security staff*Issuing of keys and electric i.d’s to all the staff in the buildings Show less

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  Dynamic Distribution

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Warehouse Manager

  * Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport companies*Keeping stock control systems up to date and making sure inventories are accurate*Planning future capacity requirements*Motivating, organising and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded*Stocktaking and driving stock to destinations

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  The Kartal Distribution

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2019

  *Key Function: Logistics Planning - Just In Time *Managing Full Value Stream Map to Difot KPIs -(Delivery In Full On Time) *Collaborating with Sales, Finance and Customer services team *Managing all costs for quoting purposes (Air vs Sea) *Analyzing stock sell-through *Raising Purchase orders through Netsuite ERP system & procurement of stock*Implementing new systems and procedures for process improvement (Lean management) *Managing all purchase orders, shipment & delivery dates for all buys.Built and maintained great relationships with all vendors *Logistics local and international spreadsheet management and communication *Shipping - liaising with freight forwarders on all shipments, that all paperwork is in order and tracking purchase orders all the way *Conduct daily replenishment, Direct to customer ship load. Supervised the flow inbound and outbound stock from outsourced warehouse through the use of WMS (warehouse management system) *Coordinate, manage, and evaluate facility Supply Chain personnel*Chain store management – liaising with planner and buyer on orders and deliveries.*Overseeing the booking of chain store deliveries on different back end platforms.*Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising staff safety, quality of product*Worked with brands such as Happy Socks,Yupoong Headwear (Flexfit),47 Brand,Mitchell & Ness and Herschel Supply Company Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2019

  • Operations Manager

    Sept 2010 - Aug 2019
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  Yuppiechef.com

  Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  Inbound Manager

  *Key Function: Inbound planning - Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all activities relative to all inbound receiving processes and receiving personnel*Communicating relevant information to other department managers about order status, special orders and shipping errors*Company variations health reports management - Density, stock replenishment and health of stock*Continuous improvement - Developing and implementing process improvements that ensure quality and reducing costs*Standardising and documenting SOP’s to ensure consistent execution*Planning and assigning the workload to optimize the payroll budget while adhering to all receiving productivity standards*Coordinating the operational activities of the receiving department in accordance with company standards through effective communication with peers, store management and receivers.*Ensuring the proper receiving procedures are used for control of shortages*Monitoring reports for performance and trends*Identifying and recommending necessary infrastructure changes to improve performance and scalability *Management of receiving non-conformance Show less

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  Gorilla Sports SA

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

  General Manager

  - Manage the day to day running of the business in alignment with Company strategy.- Support sales team in reaching and exceeding sales targets. - Run SAP & XT Commerce system ensuring quick and on time delivery to The Gorilla Sports Customers- Tracking of overseas orders and shipping- Analyze data on sales & orders and ensure the correct stock is in place.- Manage staff welfare and training and company wide communication- Oversee all company meetings and run the daily stand up meeting- Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance of the team and implement improvements- Provide weekly reports for all aspects of the business, operations, staff and systems.- Provide a detailed strategy for all aspects of the business and initiate Standard Operating Procedures to support the strategy- Keeps abreast of global trends in training and fitness Show less

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  Qatar Airways

  Aug 2022 - now

  Purchasing Manager