Experience

Sakar International

• United States
• Consumer Electronics
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Country Manager - Australia & New Zealand

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  General Management and Development of the Australian and New Zealand markets* Set, collaborate and monitor Sales Strategies with distributors and direct retail partnerships.* Set, evaluate, liaise and implement Business plans for Vendor and key stakeholders.* Develop, support and build relationships with distributors and Retailers.* Work with key Licensing Partners to implement licensing programs.* Build annual product plans / strategy to maximize sales potential.* Review and set product pricing.* Examine new business opportunities.* Manage Operational Requirements.* Support Head Office initiatives.* Act as a Brand Ambassador. Show less

• Product and Operations - Consultant

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Spearhead Operation Services (own business) was contracted to establish and maintain a profitable SAKAR Australia/NZ office with the following responsibilities:* Evaluate and implement 'go to market' plans for licensed CE, audio visual, tablet and toy categories.* Evaluate, explore and develop new retail/distribution channels. * Work closely with local distribution partners to ensure product distribution within Australia.* Create, maintain and distribute range lists to relevant retailers and distributors.* Work closely with Licensors in product and financial reporting.* Material and Asset Management of skus.* Manage Local 3PL warehouse operations.* Manage the Procurement function.* Liaise with overseas offices in ensuring continual supply.* Assist in trade marketing programs* Ensure product compliance, including warranty arrangements* Maintain local IT requirements* Maintain local reporting requirements. Show less



THQ Asia Pacific

• Australia
• Software Development

• Operations Director

  • May 2011 - Oct 2012

  * Managing the Supply Chain Function responsibility across Asia Pacific (as per previous job descriptions)* Part of the Executive Management team - working on the day to day/strategic direction of the business* One of three within the Global Operations team department managing the global supply chain objectives* Cost Savings management, tracking and reporting* Strategic Supplier Relationships - ensuring shared goals.

• Senior Operations Manager

  • May 2009 - May 2011

  Total Supply Chain Function responsibility:• Logistics Management - over 95% hit rate for inbound freight.• Purchase Order Management – preparation, issue, monitoring and receipt.• Inventory Management – ensuring continuous supply.• Sales and Operations Planning – in conjunction with other team members.• 3PL Warehouse management – 99%+ DIFOT, <0.20% damages in transit. • Master Materials Management in SAP - accurate data for key stakeholders.• Developing/Streamlining systems across the Supply Chain.• Street Date Management - 100% of product on shelf for the required date. • Supplier and Vendor Management - to ensure price, service and quality.• Cost and Cash Flow forecasting/reconciliation on inventory purchases.• Digital and physical delivery of products via online store.• Product localisation for key export markets. • Management of the Account service team and staff, including providing leadership, training & coaching in order to achieve personal & company goals.• Working alongside the Executive Team to achieve corporate goals. Show less

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2003 - May 2009

  • Australia and New Zealand Operations Department Management.• Areas of responsibility included Logistics, Purchasing, 3PL Warehousing, Procurement, Scheduling and Customer Service Management.• Accountability for ensuring that the 'end to end' process for product was implemented in a timely and cost efficient manner in order to hit key event dates and ensure account satisfaction.



Network Video

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Orders Manager

  • May 1999 - May 2003

  • Responsibility for the sales and customer service department and provision of service to over 400 member stores. • Primary function involved managing the sales/service team in order to achieve sales targets and process member orders in a timely manner. • Secondary function involved managing the store outlet for additional sales and sell through older stock. • Functional activities included purchasing, inventory, supplier and materials management. • Responsibility for the sales and customer service department and provision of service to over 400 member stores. • Primary function involved managing the sales/service team in order to achieve sales targets and process member orders in a timely manner. • Secondary function involved managing the store outlet for additional sales and sell through older stock. • Functional activities included purchasing, inventory, supplier and materials management.



Blockbuster

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Manager

  • Jul 1996 - May 1999

  • Primary responsibility was to ensure that the store was profitable and adhered to company guidelines. • Included store team management with a focus on providing excellent customer service to the video store members. • Managing the store also involved merchandising, stock and layout controls. • Primary responsibility was to ensure that the store was profitable and adhered to company guidelines. • Included store team management with a focus on providing excellent customer service to the video store members. • Managing the store also involved merchandising, stock and layout controls.



Beaurepaire For Tyres

• Store Manager

  • Dec 1991 - Jul 1996

  • Commenced with a cadetship that provided the necessary tools to manage a store location. • Within twelve months, promoted to manage my own store. • Overall responsibility was to ensure that the store met and exceeded company expectations in customer service and sound management practices. • Commenced with a cadetship that provided the necessary tools to manage a store location. • Within twelve months, promoted to manage my own store. • Overall responsibility was to ensure that the store met and exceeded company expectations in customer service and sound management practices.