Abby McKenzie

National Demand Planning & Transport Manager at Bullivants
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West Mackay, Queensland, Australia, AU
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Credentials

  • Certificate IV In Government (Procurement) PSP41304
    Department of Defence of Australia
    Jun, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate III In Government PSP30104
    Department of Defence of Australia
    Mar, 2008
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) BSB41004
    Australian Army
    Dec, 2005
    - Nov, 2024
  • Diploma of Government (Management) PSP51104
    Australian Army
    Dec, 2005
    - Nov, 2024
  • Diploma of Logistics Management TDT51002
    Australian Army
    Dec, 2005
    - Nov, 2024
  • Diploma of Personnel and Operations Management 80349ACT
    Australian Army
    Dec, 2005
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Bullivants
    • Australia
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • National Demand Planning & Transport Manager
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      Manage the Demand Planning process nationally; ensuring forecast quality via effective management of demand & forecast exceptions/adjustments as well as effective reporting to support business sales targets as well as Supply Chain targets.Build effective relationships with the Sales Channel teams with regards forecasting for new & lost business, contracts, etc.; report on forecasting effectiveness of these Sales-initiated demand & forecast adjustments.The subject matter expert in forecasting process & system, supporting S&OP process via relevant forecast reporting & analysis and contributing to forecast performance improvement.Lead SC Analytics to provide high quality reporting & analytics to support S&OP process & contribute to overall Supply Chain performance.Manage freight spend reporting to ensure accuracy, find & implement opportunities to improve service levels & reduce cost.Build, develop & lead the Demand Planning process.Provide forecasting expertise to the business, offering guidance where needed.An expert within Netstock planning system & ASW (ERP) including maintenance of settings & parameters to ensure system is used in an optimal way. Understand integration points with all relevant ERP & BI programs & action any failure points accordingly.Understand end-to-end process from forecasting to despatch.Provide demand intelligence, analysis & updates to the S&OP forums.The key interface with Sales Managers. with regards to forecast management for new & lost business, customer demand pattern changes.Report on forecast effectiveness of Sales inputs as well as new product introductions & campaignsRegularly perform a review of safety stock calculations in Netstock & highlight any exceptions or adjustments needing attention.Participate & provide support in identifying and implementing actions that will improve forecast accuracy, Inventory (& SLOBS) and Service Level performance.Find & implement opportunities to improve service levels & reduce cost. Show less

    • Operations Planner Analyst
      • Mar 2018 - Sep 2020

      Identification and improvement of Constraints & Bottlenecks (Supply Chain, Racking, Layout, Forklifts, Test Beds, Equipment Dies, Fatigue Matting, Processes)Improve Hub Branch relations with Spoke BranchesReduction of Overdue OrdersManage of Item Class and SST LevelsPrioritise Items through Overseas SupplierSource Stock (internally and externally)Reduction SLOBsReporting - Overdue Orders, Warehouse Status ChecksMentor Warehouse Operations Supervisor Recruitment of Production Technicians Recruitment of Technical Services RepsSchedule TrainingASW Content Manager - Manufacturing Codes & Structures Show less

  • Greyhound Australia
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant Manager/Scheduler/Recruiter
      • Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

      Managing the allocation of Driver Resources to required Services (Transfers, Shuttles, Charters) in the end form of a comprehensive Roster.Managing the Goonyella Riverside 4x4 Project Roster, Shift Coverage, etc.Compliance with NHVR Fatigue Management.Continual tracking of Service requirements.Adherence to Site Compliancy requirements.Liaison with clients to meet/improve desired standards.Identification and Scheduling of Training requirements.Liaison with other team members for all Roster changes in relation to Coach Movements, Acccomodation, Charters, etc.Recruitment (Screening, Interviewing, Reference Checks, Selection, Training Plans, etc). Process and efficiency improvement.Client Monthly Reports.Client Audit requirements. Reporting Manager for 4 other members of the Operations Team. Show less

    • Scheduler/Recruiter
      • Jun 2015 - Nov 2017

      Managing the allocation of Driver Resources to required Services (Transfers, Shuttles, Charters) in the end form of a comprehensive Roster.Managing the Goonyella Riverside 4x4 Project Roster, Shift Coverage, etc.Compliance with NHVR Fatigue Management.Continual tracking of Service requirements.Adherence to Site Compliancy requirements.Liaison with clients to meet/improve desired standards.Identification and Scheduling of Training requirements.Liaison with other team members for all Roster changes in relation to Coach Movements, Acccomodation, Charters, etc.Recruitment (Screening, Interviewing, Reference Checks, Training Plans, etc). Process and efficiency improvement.Client Monthly Reports.Client Audit requirements. Reporting Manager for 3 other members of the Operations Team. Show less

  • UGL
    • Australia
    • Engineering Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Scheduler Planner
      • Mar 2012 - Mar 2015

      • Promoted to newly raised position after 1 year as Logistics Coordinator.• Plan for Mackay & Rockhampton Offices - approx 300-400 crew members.• 4 Log. Coord. reported to this position.• Plan resources for Mining Shutdowns, Maint Days, Crew Positions, Shift Relief across the Bowen Basin. Assist the Log. Coord. for Breakdowns.• Allocations - SV, SO, EL, BM, FT, CD, RG, SC, BP, PW, Conveyer, TA.• Understand quals - forecast requirements & identify suitable resources. • Planning completed & handed over to Log. Coord. weekly, requests frequently exceeding 150 crew members.• Plan for Major Projects Sector for Major Shutdowns. Work closely with Recruitment to meet Manning requirements & coordinate Training. • Manning requests across multiple sites (Hail Creek, Goonyella Riverside, Newlands, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, Lake Vermont, Daunia, South Walker, Peak Downs, Burton, Carborough Downs, Curragh, Blackwater, Gregory Crinum, Ensham, Foxleigh, Rolleston, Yarrabee). • Engage & confirm planned crew through a text message system. Administrator for the Messaging System.• Engage Subbies/Labour Hire to meet Manning shortfalls. Pool of Subbies/Labour Hire included approx 50 Companies. • Raise PO Reqs.• Coord transport planning - utes, buses, trucks.• Identify & submit all Float Crew requests for Recruitment. Approve all New Hires to Float Crews through reviewing all Resumes and Certificates to identify suitable candidates. Checking quals (Standard 11 (SOA), Bridging, BMA, CBM, Trade Certificates, BCCs/RIIs, HRWL, OHS, BMA LMS Reports, etc). Determining Training to be booked for all New Float Crew (Inductions, etc). • Draft accom requests for the Log. Coord. to submit.• Collate Draft Manning Sheets with Formal Handover docs for the Log. Coord.• Continual formatting of the sizeable Excel Manning Sheet doc to read from multiple Excel Skills Matrix docs.• Raise structure & Input of data for the UGL Primavera P6 Database as & Planning tool for the Log Dept. Show less

    • Logistics Coordinator
      • Apr 2011 - Mar 2012

      • 8 on 6 off Roster, 24 hour position for the Logistics Department.• Allocate manning resources for Mining Shutdowns, Maint Days, Shift Relief and Breakdowns across the Northern sector of the Bowen Basin.• Manning allocations - SV, SO, EL, BM, FT, CD, RG, SC, BP, PW, Conveyer, TA.• Mackay Floating Crew approx 150-200 crew members.• Basic understanding of quals necessary.• Manning periods managed weekly with requests frequently exceeding 150 crew members.• Manning requests filled across multiple sites (Hail Creek, Goonyella Riverside, Newlands, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, South Walker, Peak Downs, and Carborough Downs). • Engage & confirm crew members through a text message system. • Engage Subbies to meet Manning shortfalls.• Raise PO Reqs for utilisation of Subbies.• Coord transport planning - utes, buses, and trucks.• Tracking of vehicles allocations and site compliances.• Submit accom requests.• Collate & distribute of Manning Sheets.• Continual formatting of the sizeable Excel Manning Sheet document to read from multiple Excel Skills Matrix documents.• Complete audit of all UGL (Mackay and Rockhampton Regions) Fleet & Rental vehicles, approximately 200 vehicles in total) to ensure correct allocations were being captured & costed.• Subsequent weekly audits of Mackay allocated vehicles. • Follow up action for Traffic Infringements (Rentals and Fleet). • Requirement to travel to the Rockhampton Office Monday morning (return Friday afternoons) weekly for 2-3 months to cover the resignation of their Log Coord – previously 1 person role converted to 2 person role to mirror the Mackay Office.• Conduct interviews of Rockhampton Office Log Coord candidates to identify suitable applicants.• Training of new Rockhampton Log Coord.• Key member for the integration of combining the Mackay and Rockhampton Offices to the one reporting chain.• Promoted into newly raised position as a Scheduler Planner in 2012. Show less

  • Australian Army
    • Australia
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Officer - Captain (Manager – Transport Corps)
      • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

      • Responsible for up to 30 Soldiers admin, discipline, training, counselling, daily tasking & deployment.• Manage & coord daily tasking - movement of personnel, cargo, & equipment locally, interstate, & internationally by all modes of transport.• All log movement aspects involved for the ADF members in Townsville & Cairns region (transport, forklifts, clearances, etc).• Coord extensive load planning for a variety of transport modes.• Coord log support for Military & Civilian aircraft (C130s, C17s, Commercial Airliners, etc).• Coord log support for Military & Civilian shipping vessels (HMAS Tobruk, HMAS Kanimbla, HMNZS Canterbury, US Forces vessels, Civilian freighters, etc).• Coord log support for Military and Civilian road freight vehicles/carriers.• Coord operations through a Movement Order (document) which comprised up to 50 pages. • Instruct unit or individuals on movement plans locally & internationally.• Liaise frequently with civilian orgs on log requirements (Customs, Quarantine, QANTAS, Ground Handlers, PDL, Port Services, Carriers, Police, etc).• Coord accom & meals at ‘staging areas’ along extensive road routes. • Provide timely feedback to higher commander & compilation of reports to superiors.• Manage all unit resources & finances (including purchase approval and monthly reporting.• Extra Regimental Tasks - Security Officer, Equity Advisor, Public Relations Officer, Cyclone Officer. • Provide Defence Aid to Civilian Communities when natural disasters occurred.• Oversee all the log requirements of road movement from sourcing forklifts for loading to a secure route for travel.• Id personnel ready for promotional courses in order to manage career progression.• Conduct famil courses for external units to highlight an improved understanding of requirements from Unit Movement Officers.• In the Officer Commanding role additional responsibilities included complete responsibility for the entire unit.• Deployed on Operation to Afghanistan. Show less

    • Officer in Charge -Captain (Manager – Transport Corps)
      • Jun 2009 - Feb 2010

      • Responsible for a moderate sized group across 3 locations- coord movement of personnel & cargo across, out of and into Afghanistan.• Utilise Australian assets (aeroplanes & helicopters) as well as also frequently using other nations assets.• Coord extensive load planning for a variety of transport modes.• Make space available on Australian assets to other nations as required/achievable.• Continually utilise initiative to adopt bargaining & tactical methods to source various space on assets.• Maintain healthily relationships with Americans, Canadians, Dutch & British counterparts.• Liaised with a lot of civilian agencies such as AQIS, ACS & accredited weapons agencies.• Locate accessible portside or airfield access through liaising with operations managers of civilian/army airfields & customs.• Liaise with multiple agencies at different terminals on one of the busiest single lane runways in the world to secure flights through military & civilian agencies & terminals.• Coord time management and log requirements of a large significant sized battle groups.• Continually plan contingencies as many movements were hampered by weather & threat levels• Carried out all required training of soldiers as well as renews passes and keeping their personal details accurately up dated and current.• Quickly return soldiers for companionate ground.• Coord security sensitive movement of Commanders throughout Afghanistan working directly with liaison officers. • Moved VIPs for other nations at short notice.• Solely responsible for setting up contracts to move battle damaged vehicles using cranes, & meeting customs & quarantine requirements.• Liaisd with Afghan and Pakistan Nationals - quickly overcome cultural difficulties & the language barrier to met tasks.• Process paperwork for contractors to allow access to base, then escort them.• Responsible for the welfare and movement of the civilians involved in the ‘Tour De Force’ (comedians, singers, etc).• Rewrote SOPs. Show less

    • Operations Officer - Lieutenant (Manager – Transport Corps)
      • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

      • Responsible for up to 30 Soldiers in regards to administration, discipline, training, counselling, daily tasking & deployment.• Manage & coord daily tasking which included the movement of personnel, cargo, & equipment locally, interstate, and internationally by all modes of transport.• All log movement aspects involved for ADF members located in Townsville and Cairns region (transport, forklifts, clearances, etc).• Coord extensive load planning for a variety of transport modes.• Coord log support for Military & Civilian aircraft (C130s, C17s, Commercial Airliners, etc).• Coord log support for Military & Civilian shipping vessels (HMAS Tobruk, HMAS Kanimbla, HMNZS Canterbury, US Forces vessels, Civilian freighters, etc).• Coord log support for Military & Civilian road freight vehicles/carriers.• Coord ops through a Movement Order (document) up to 50 pages. • Instruct unit or individuals on movement plans locally & internationally.• Liaise frequently with civilian orgs on log requirements (Customs, Quarantine, QANTAS, Ground Handlers, PDL, Port Services, Carriers, Police, etc).• Coord accom & meals at ‘staging areas’ along extensive road routes. • Provided timely feedback to higher commander - compilation of reports to superiors.• Manage all unit resources and finances (purchase approval & monthly reporting).• Id personnel ready for promotional courses in order to manage career progression.• Conduct familiarisation courses for external units to highlight an improved understanding of our requirements from Unit Movement Officers.• Rewrite SOPs.• Extra Regimental Tasks - Security Officer, Equity Advisor, Public Relations Officer, and Cyclone Officer.• 1 person from the Movements Trade is selected to go to Canada for their 6 week Movements course. I was selected in 2008 and received a Certificate of Military achievement. I gained great exposure to the expansive & technologically advanced rail network along with its capabilities & requirements. Show less

    • Troop Commander - Lieutenant (Manager – Transport Corps)
      • Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

      • Responsible for 30 Soldiers and the management of their tasking, administration and career progression.• Responsible for significant number of vehicles, trailers, forklifts and cranes (Land Rovers, Unimogs, Macks, 3T/8T/10T Forklifts, 20T/30T/50T Cranes, and RTCH Kalmars). • Coord daily Troop tasking on Military and Civilian sites (including port, railhead, airfield, road operations) ensuring all Logistical aspects were considered, satisfied, and managed efficiently.• Basic tasking included loading/unloading and management of cargo and equipment at modal points.• In charge of courses, ensuring trainers available to provide education and accreditation to soldiers.• Provide soldiers with behavioural, life challenges and disciplinary advice and direction.• Carry out all the administrational requirements in regards to health, finance personal administration (as required) and course options for all members.• Conduct reconnaissance reports for utilised ports, sites, etc.• Ensured communication systems were operational.• Utilise office equipment and used computer programs which enabled me to produce the required documentation and reports necessary for me to carry out my duties efficiently and effectively.• Compile vehicle and plant maintenance reports.• Develop and complete check lists with suggestions of soldiers who were suitable for promotions.• Formulate and completed of weekly and yearly reports to superiors.• Document all aspects of soldiers progress.• Conduct field exercises (including multinational exercises involving Military and Civilian carriers across multiple modal points – sea, rail, road, air).• Deployed on Operations to East Timor and to the Middle East.• Gained extensive experience in utilising cargo tracking systems such as the Cargo Visibility System and Radio Frequency Identification tags. Show less

    • Operations Officer - Lieutenant (Manager – Transport Corps)
      • Jul 2007 - Nov 2007

      • Deployed to Kuwait for 4 months, rewarded with 1 week in Iraq.• Coord of logl tasking/requirements.• Provide logistical resources and capabilities for all units in operational area as well as carried out risk assessment in regards to safety & threats.• Coord extensive log supply chain requirements for the duration.• Liaise with civilian agencies such as Local Customs, Quarantine and transport agencies.• Liaise with National Defence Forces (including the American Forces who were on the same base) in order to provide transport & accom requirements, meals, source machinery and utilise their first grade first aid facilities and firing ranges for training purposes.• Manage entire units movements within the Middle East area of Operations securing Kuwait armed forces assistance to provide escorts to facilitate our movements on the regions roads.• Maintain Logistical statistics for MEAO (sub elements submitted local statistics for each trade) which I used excel to formulate reports and charts on Transport, Health, and Maintenance & Resources information to generate statistical reports for my superiors.• Coord ‘Tour De Force’ which involved bringing Australian entertainers and a significant amount of cargo onto the base where I was responsible for the movement and management of these civilians with due care and awareness for their safety and their needs.• Compile and publish monthly coloured newsletter for the benefit of providing information to troops and their families as well as boosting morale of all (one of the founders of the newsletter which continued publishing).• Research a significant variety of log requirements (through Military and Civilian) in order to provide the higher commander with the necessary detail to enable decision making. Includes sourcing equipment, transport options, customs requirements, etc.• Gained extensive experience in utilising cargo tracking systems such as the Cargo Visibility System and Radio Frequency Identification tags. Show less

    • Transport Platoon Commander & Watchkeeper - Lieutenant (Manager – Transport Corps)
      • Mar 2007 - Apr 2007

      Transport Platoon Commander • I was requested & deployed to East Timor for 2 months as reinforcement for a Brisbane based unit to command a transport platoon.• Manage admin and tasking for a transport platoon of 30 Soldiers.• Daily tasking included movement/delivery of resupply (water, fuel, rations, ammunition, clothing, etc) to Australian Forces across the Area of Operation.• Maintain safety of soldiers.• Coord routes utilised to get to and from base/Identify required vehicles.• Liaise with local civilians to source helicopters, vehicles and equipment to unload & reload cargo.• Liaise with local Aid Agencies for the movement and delivery of food and water.• Additional tasking as required/Time management, soldier rest and rotation.• Coord vehicle maintenance reports.• Liaise with external units.Watch Keeper• Whilst carrying out my role as the Transport Platoon Commander I also worked as a watch keeper where I relieved officers during night shifts.• Work extra six hour shift after working as Transport Platoon Commander by day.• Maint operations during night hours.• Confirm logistic aspects for next day tasking. • Coord all logistical requirements on the night shift.• Manage safety plan during night hours. Show less

Education

  • Royal Military College - Duntroon
    Officer Graduate, Military
    2005 - 2005
  • Australian Defence College
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Management and Politics
    2002 - 2004

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