Experience

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  Ironbark Timber

  • Queensland, Australia

  • Purchasing and Inventory Manager

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Queensland, Australia

    - Operational purchasing - Strategic purchasing development and implementation- Strategic inventory management in the retail sector

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  Woodriff Preferred Auto

  • Australia
  • Individual and Family Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • General Manager - Procurement & Support

    • Sep 2020 - Feb 2023

    • Monitor and control business budgets effectively• Develop strategic planning and direction in alignment with company’s strategic vision• Enable access to site demand analysis resulting in improved customer experience and delivery• Oversee administrative, supply chain and scheduling management for seamless business operations• Assist with operational HR functions and IT support

  • Parts and Customer Experience Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

    • Managed inward goods, quantity checks, dispatch and invoice receipting• Developed and implemented Supply in Full on Time (SIFOT) system to analyse supplier performance • Developed and implemented an internal product distribution store ensuring effective goods management

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  Dream Evolve Inspire

  • Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

  • Managing Member - Transformation Mentor

    • May 2013 - Jan 2018
    • Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

    • Provided training and assessment, incorporating lean process mapping to implement process improvement• Managed business operations efficiently to support business growth and quality service delivery• Established and maintained a strong rapport with clients and team members

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  Wiseman Institute of Applied Learning

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Trainer / Assessor

    • Feb 2012 - May 2013
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    • Professionally mentored and guided personnel to achieve their professional goals • Trained and assessed management and operational staff in competitive/process manufacturing qualifications • Provided operational staff training and assessment in Certificate III in Transport and Logistics qualification• Complied and adhered to company procedures and Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards

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  Ford Motor Company

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Lean Supplier Optimisation Specialist - Contract

    • Jul 2010 - Feb 2012
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    • Implemented best practices, adopting lean methodologies to deliver on business milestones efficiently• Developed detailed business cases across multiple cross-functional teams• Successfully mentored and facilitated Lean Culture change• Collaborated effectively with various stakeholders, including manufacturers and suppliers

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  Toyota Motor Corporation Australia

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Service Parts Supply Continuity Coordinator - Contract

    • May 2008 - Jun 2010
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    • Developed innovative solutions and plans in response to threats within the supply ecosystem• Oversaw risk management, reporting and analysis, associated with the closure of an essential glass supplier• Established strong rapport with various stakeholders, including manufacturers and suppliers