Experience

ACM Parts

• Australia
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager Warehousing and Distribution

  • May 2023 - Present



Bed Bath N' Table

• Australia
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head of Logistics

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023



Coventry Group LTD

• Australia
• Wholesale
• 100 - 200 Employee

• National Operations Manager

  • Nov 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Manage Safety, Health and Wellbeing of employees at head office as the number one priority. • Full P&L responsibility for the National Distribution Centre in Thomastown Victoria, covering DC Operations, Freight Management and Customer Service (4 direct reports, 4 dotted line reports, total of 30 employees). • Recommend and implement improvements in supply chain, logistics and operations processes across the entire DC and branch network (2 DC’s and 41 branches). • Develop and execute a National Operations plan in line with the corporate strategy. • Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators and Key Operating Plans across operations. • Manage Customer service levels measuring DIFOT (Delivery in Full and On Time). • Develop and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives with 5S, 6 Sigma and Lean Principles. • Manage Stock Takes / Cycle Counts throughout the entire DC and branch network. • Manage Freight costs and freight analysis across the entire network (branch and customer). • Develop and implement ERP process improvements and deliver training and training materials. • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders on new product planning, new branch openings, moves and closures. • Work with Purchasing department on Supplier Performance and Quality compliance. • Lead, coach and develop staff, implement succession planning and foster strong engagement. Show less



Brown & Watson International - Australia

• Australia
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Supply & Logistics

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2020

  • Lead the Supply Chain & Logistics function and assume an Executive position reporting directly to the CEO. • Manage Safety, Health and Wellbeing of employees as the number one priority. • Full P&L responsibility for Supply Chain & Logistics, covering Warehouse Operations, Production Operations, Planning and Inventory and Customer Service (4 direct reports, a total of 110 employees). • Recommend and implement improvements in end-to-end supply chain and logistics processes. • Develop and execute the company Business Plan and aligned Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy. • Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators and Key Operating Plans across responsible functions. • Manage Customer service levels measuring DIFOT for the Warehouse Operations and Production facility. • Develop and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives with 5S, Kaizen, 6 Sigma and Lean Principles. • Negotiate and manage multiple Transportation contracts and Service Level Agreements. • Supplier Development and Negotiation and Performance Measurement through SIFOT. • Lead, coach and develop staff, implement succession planning strategies and foster engagement. Show less



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Operations and Strategy Manager

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Manage all Logistics activities including 4PL freight management, packaging and quality. • Manage logistics contracts, operations improvement initiatives, KPI development, and supplier management. • Implementation and Management of Ford’s Global Warehouse Principals. • Drive special projects related to Warehousing, Logistics, Facilities and Equipment. • Perform Warehouse capacity planning analysis (based on cycle plans). • Provide Operational leadership to the Ford New Zealand Warehouse team. Show less



Bunzl plc

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Southern Region Operations Manager (VIC/TAS/SA/NT)

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Assume the P&L for 5 facilities and 7 Business Units, Operations, Customer Service and Inventory Management teams (5 direct reports, a total of 45 employees). • Provide a safe work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors in line with corporate policies. • Lead the Operations Functional Work team for the facility move in 2017 and manage the project plan. • Foster Continuous Improvement initiatives through Root Cause Analysis, 5S and Lean Principles. • Lead, coach and develop staff, implement succession planning strategies and foster engagement. • Participate in freight contract negotiations, manage service levels and rate comparisons to ensure value. • Manage Hub and Spoke or direct inventory replenishment arrangements and manage supplier DIFOT. • Manage assets, plant and equipment and negotiate equipment lease contracts. Show less



Neovia Logistics

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Centre Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2015

  • Assume the P&L, Operations and the client relationship responsibilities of the Mercedes-Benz National Parts Distribution Centre (4 direct reports, a total of 68 employees). • Drive a “Safety First” culture with compliance to laws and regulations and Neovia’s corporate policies. • Align Facility objectives to corporate objectives to ensure the appropriate contribution is made. • Facilitate Continuous Improvement using Root Cause Analysis, 5S, 6 Sigma and Lean Principles. • Recommend and implement improvements and demonstrate capabilities for future service offerings. • Mentor, coach and develop staff, foster engagement and harmonious labour relations. • Act as the Country Leader for the other Melbourne facilities. Implement Neovia’s corporate strategic goals. Show less



Caterpillar Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Nov 2008 - Jul 2012

  • Assume the P&L, Operations and the client relationship responsibilities of the Jaguar Land Rover National Parts Distribution Centre (2 direct reports, a total of 20 employees).• Drive a “Safety First” culture with compliance to laws and regulations and Caterpillar’s corporate policies.• Align Facility objectives to corporate objectives to ensure the appropriate contribution is made.• Facilitate Continuous Improvement using the Caterpillar Production System (CPS), Root Cause Analysis, 5S, 6 Sigma and Lean Principles to meet or exceed the logistics service agreement.• Manage Inventory Replenishment and Accuracy, Transportation (DIFOT) and the Customer Service team.• Recommend and implement improvements and demonstrate capabilities for future service offerings.• Mentor, coach and develop staff, foster engagement and harmonious labour relations. Show less

• • Jun 2006 - Oct 2008

  • Full operational responsibility of the Mercedes-Benz National Parts Distribution Centre.• Maintain and control departmental and capital expenditure within Business Plans.• Manage approx. 125,000 lines per month receiving from over 50 suppliers and servicing over 200 Dealers. • Drive a “Safety First” culture meet or exceed KPI Plans for Caterpillar and Mercedes-Benz (MB).• Facilitate continuous improvement using the Caterpillar Production System, 6 Sigma and Lean principles. • Recommend and implement improvements and demonstrate capabilities for future service offerings.• Mentor, coach and develop staff through “on the job training” and developing individual learning plans.• Foster engagement, harmonious labour relations and take a lead role in enterprise agreement negotiations. Show less



BSH Home Appliances Group

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Manager ANZ

  • Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

  • Managed day-to-day Supply Chain performance through KPI and service level requirements. • Prepared and participated in negotiations with external partners on rates, performance standards and compliance. • Managed inventory and purchasing planning from international and local suppliers for Australia and New Zealand and control stock levels within six (6) 3PL warehouses. • Managed and developed operational policies and procedures to promote efficiency and continuous improvement. • Managed staff through leadership, mentoring, coaching and development (3 direct reports). • Managed and controlled logistics costs and prepare annual logistics budget. • Managed stock takes and cyclic counts throughout the 3PL warehouses. Show less