Aj Larkin

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About Aj Larkin

Australian and EU dual citizen, Dynamic, efficiency focused logistics and supply chain professional with transferable skills honed on the maritime, mining, retail and manufacturing sectors. Passionate about logistics and supply chain management (SCM), with experience covering all aspects of transportation, procurement and inventory control. Building business relationships with vendors, clients and service providers, managing multiple locations and having FIFO experience. Hands-on knowledge of IT tools such as ERP software -SAP and SAP Lite (12 years experience); Oracle, Pronto, SAGE AccPacc; additionally FastCAM and Microsoft applications. Logistics planning to transport stock between sites Australia-wide at OneSteel, updating location MRP settings such as safety stock levels and vendor reorder points. Optimising supply chain at BAE Systems by identifying best sources, costs and products; utilising experience gained from 2015-16. Motivating and organising resources, effectively multi-tasking and adapting rapidly to change and diversity in a high pressure environment. Contributing to concurrent special projects in 2017 including Freight Management to evaluate freight costs from internal and 3PL logistics providers nationally Managing multiple sites as Inventory & Systems Co-ordinator (2013) for 8 regional distribution branches and offered a permanent position. High proficiency with procurement at Barrick Gold via a multi-national supply chain, liaising with stakeholders and suppliers on planning activities. Responsibility for end-to-end contract process including RFQ/RFT management, analysis of price and overall supplier offer to determine suitability. Collaborative working when arranging importation of a $2.7M diamond drill rig for underground mining department of Barrick Gold within set 60 day lead time. Performing a wide range of HR tasks inclusive of recruitment selection, team leading; staff training and mentoring.