Experience

A Turnkey Solution

• India
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Feb 2010 - Present

  Consulting in the logistics/supply chain and retail sector. Consulting in the logistics/supply chain and retail sector.



Kidstuff

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management

  • Feb 2013 - Sep 2014

  Business Strategist. Process analysis and improvement across all sectors of the business Business Strategist. Process analysis and improvement across all sectors of the business



Various Companies

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Professional

  • Feb 1975 - Sep 2014

  Most aspects of Retail - Ground up. Pizza Hut Australia - Store management Target Coles Myer - Trainee to National Operations manager Big W - Marketing Toys R Us - Logistics and Supply chain director, IT Dymocks the book people - Consultant on assignment Retail Adventures - Consultant on assignment Kids Stuff - Consultant on assignment Most aspects of Retail - Ground up. Pizza Hut Australia - Store management Target Coles Myer - Trainee to National Operations manager Big W - Marketing Toys R Us - Logistics and Supply chain director, IT Dymocks the book people - Consultant on assignment Retail Adventures - Consultant on assignment Kids Stuff - Consultant on assignment



Retail Adventures Pty Limited

• Project Manager for New Store Openings and Store Conversions

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

  - Review and modify existing processes relating to conversion of existing stores.- Develop comprehensive documentation to montor conversion processes.- Intergrate all departmental activities to improve communication channels.- Project manage all new store openings and existing store conversions to a common brand.

• Consultant - Store Conversion Project managemant

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

  Primary objective was to investigate all processes involved in the conversion of existing stores to a single national brand and develop a project schedule to include all departments within the company.Successfully developed a project timeline for the conversion of existing stores.Recommended the integration of the timeline into Microsoft SHAREPOINT application to allow all stakeholders to be aware of accountabilities and responsibilities.Recomended Integration of Sharepoint and Outlook to enable systemic alerts to all stakeholders on tasks due .



Dymocks

• Australia
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Consultant

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  Consultant and project manager for Point Of Sale implementation in Company owned Store. Develop analytical reports for Merchants and Regional manager in collaboration with Nielsen Bookdata Provide support to stores and Rgional General Manager Consultant and project manager for Point Of Sale implementation in Company owned Store. Develop analytical reports for Merchants and Regional manager in collaboration with Nielsen Bookdata Provide support to stores and Rgional General Manager



Toys R Us Australia

• Australia
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manger Logistics and Supply Chain

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  GENERAL MANAGER LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN Responsibilities include:  Leading and managing a logistics team inclusive of replenishment group – 7 groups ; distribution centre group – 1 major report and 5 minor reports  Financial management and reporting for inventory, supply and sales related operations; managing both cost and profit budgets  Leading the organisation’s overall inventory and supply chain management, including demanding planning and inventory forecasting and all management functions  Developing warehouse strategies for the effective processing and storage of goods in the central distribution centre. Managing the process for stock integrity, security and daily dispatch and receiving functions to effectively use available warehouse space  Managing distribution and logistics operations inclusive of freight forwarding and suppliers logistics  Managing the logistics movements of up to 12000 TEU inwards and outward bound annually  Managing warehouse productivity in line with international expectations  Managing national annual stock take process of all stores and distribution center



The Nuance Group

• Switzerland
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Warehouse Manager on Assignment

  • Mar 2005 - Feb 2007

  WAREHOUSE MANAGER (SUPPORT OFFICE) Responsibilities include: Managing and leading a warehouse team to improve service levels to all Airports within Australia Developing an operating environment within the warehouse to comply with all Sydney Internal Airport Corporation, Department of Transport and Customs Security Regulations without comprising service levels  Reviewing all processes within the warehouse to improve productivity, reduce shrinkage and improve service levels Establishing warehouse budget process, and receiving and dispatch schedule

• Operations and Support Manager - Sydney International Airport

  • Aug 2000 - Mar 2005

  Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Managing and controlling the non selling functions at Sydney Airport including logistics, three bonded warehouses, three receiving docks, administration, information & technology, loss prevention, merchandising and local purchasing  Leading and managing a team of 6 Merchandise Managers responsible for local purchasing and store merchandising  Operating the bonded warehouses within the security guidelines for Sydney International Airport Corporation, the department of transport and customs  Introducing RF Scanning



Toys R Us

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• GENERAL MANAGER BUSINESS PLANNING & ANALYSIS

  • 1998 - 2000

  Responsibilities included but were not limited to : Leading the restructuring of the Planning & Analysis Department resulting in a 50% reduction in head count with no detrimental effect on customer service Developing a business tool (NMROI) for use in the buying department to allow for greater control on open to buy Developing and training two junior Business Analysts and establishing good communication links between the business analyst department, finance, stores operations and merchandise and reducing miscommunication and error rates  Initiating a data saving process to improve data integrity in business reporting Developing an “open door” policy in the IT department to establish better customer service for end users and store operations

• LOGISTICS DIRECTOR

  • 1995 - 1998

  Responsibilities included but were not limited to : Managing the most cost effective Inventory Control Department & Distribution Center internationally Creating and managing a flat and flexible organization structure  Established Australia as the training ground for logistics and inventory control personnel for new countries eg United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Israel, Hong Kong, Taiwan Implementing and testing the logic used in the allocation of product to effectively manage inventory levels and support sales

• INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER

  • 1993 - 1998

  Responsibilities included but were not limited to : Recruiting and training inventory control personnel  Establishing standard operating procedures of the Australian division Developing a seasonal replenishment program at category level Coordinating and managing the year-end inventory process to achieve acceptable shrinkage levels Assisting in opening the distribution centre and 17 outlets in 12 months Developing close working relationships with all functional departments within the Australian operation Developing a communication network with international office in New York and Hong Kong



Big W Woolworths Group

• Marketing Planning Manager

  • 1990 - 1995

  Marketing Planning Manager Marketing Planning Manager



Target Australia

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Various

  • Mar 1978 - 1983

  Store Merchandise Manager - Apparel Store Merchandise Manager - Variety Store Operations Manager Store Administration Manager Store Manager National Operations Manager Geelong Support Office Opening Store Manager and relief manager Sydney Store Merchandise Manager - Apparel Store Merchandise Manager - Variety Store Operations Manager Store Administration Manager Store Manager National Operations Manager Geelong Support Office Opening Store Manager and relief manager Sydney



Target

• Mexico
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MM

  • 1978 - 1983