Cody Nickel
Winkler,Canada
Summary
Professional with strong track record in supply chain management, specializing in material planning. Adept at ensuring optimal inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and optimizing production schedules. Known for team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and driving results. Skilled in ERP systems, demand forecasting, and process improvement. Dependable and results-focused, ready to make significant impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Equipment Operator
Southern Potato
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Facilitated smooth transportation of harvested crops to storage facilities using grain carts or other hauling equipment.
- Maximized equipment efficiency through timely maintenance and repair of machinery components.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and implementing necessary repairs.
- Streamlined daily work routines through effective communication with team members regarding task assignments and progress updates.
Purchaser
Valley Fiber
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared purchase orders using ERP systems, ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with suppliers.
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
Farm Equipment Operator
RJ Milne Farms
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in crop production by performing tasks such as cultivating, and harvesting using specialized machinery.
- Supported other farm operations as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability within the agricultural sector.
- Streamlined communication between combine operators and truck drivers for efficient grain transfer processes.
- Upheld strict cleanliness standards, ensuring a clean workspace both inside and outside the grain cart at all times.
Material Planner
Lode King Industries
04.2014 - 08.2022
- Championed the adoption of lean principles within the material planning function, leading to increased efficiency through process standardization and elimination of waste.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
- Enhanced supply chain visibility with regular updates on material status, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
- Created detailed reports on material planning activities to support management decision-making, highlighting key trends and areas of concern.
- Established a system for continuous monitoring of material usage, enabling the identification and correction of variances in consumption patterns.
- Set up parts systems to facilitate customer release and inventory processing.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting and material replenishment strategies.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
Education
Mature Student Diploma -
Red River College
01.2022
High School -
Garden Valley Collegiate
01.2012
Skills
- Purchasing Processes
- Accounting
- Software Documentation
- Operating Systems
- Spreadsheets
- Warehouse operations
- Demand forecasting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Stock control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
References
- Jeremy Kuhl, Owner/Manager, Southern Potato, 204-362-2851
- Trevor Siemens, Manager, Southern Potato, 204-325-6664
- Danika Fehr, HR, Valley Fiber, 204-362-6382
- Darrel Penner, Purchasing Manager, Lode King, 204-312-0117
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Farm Equipment Operator
Southern Potato
08.2024 - 11.2024
Purchaser
Valley Fiber
12.2022 - 08.2023
Farm Equipment Operator
RJ Milne Farms
08.2022 - 11.2022
Material Planner
Lode King Industries
04.2014 - 08.2022
High School -
Garden Valley Collegiate
Mature Student Diploma -
Red River College
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