Experience

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  Independent Hardware Group

  • Australia
  • Wholesale
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Logistics Operations Manager

    • Sep 2023 - Present

  • National Logistics Business Improvement Manager

    • Mar 2021 - Present

  • Supply Chain Operations Manager for Hardings

    • Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

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  Coventry Group LTD

  • Australia
  • Wholesale
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • National Logistics & Services Manager

    • Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

    ASX listed company principally a distributor of Industrial products and Cabinet Hardware systems and operate throughout Australia and New Zealand (42 in Australia and 14 in New Zealand) mainly selling to customers in mining, construction and manufacturing industries.Responsibilities Management of the National Distribution Centre. National Freight requirements (Trade Distribution). National Fleet (Trade Distribution) of approx. 150 Cars. Material Handling Equipment (Primary Crown Contract). Maintaining Quality Standards to ISO9001:2015.

  • Supply Chain Manager

    • Dec 2015 - Mar 2018

    Responsibilities National management of all the Distribution Centres across Australia and NZ. Supply Chain Re-Engineering and introduction of best practices in Distribution. Inventory management of stock ($60mil). Drive Operational Efficiency through world class standards. Rationalisation, Consolidation and Re Design Distribution Supply Network. Delivery of new Safety and Updated Quality (ISO9000) programs. Enhanced Performance Management programs. Introduced National KPI’s, Bench-Marking and Warehouse Incentive Programs. Implement National Safety Culture at the Distribution Centres

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  Smarter Logistics Consultancy

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Supply Chain Efficiency Consultant

    • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Consulting and management services relating to general management, logistics, FMCG, supply chain, distribution, materials handling, warehouse process and system solutions including automation.

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  Metcash

  • Australia
  • Wholesale
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • General Manager Logistics

    • Mar 2008 - Apr 2015

    The main purpose of this position is to execute Metcash’s Supply Chain / Distribution Strategy such as implement, manage and control all warehouse technology, continual world class improvement of all warehouse systems that included operational processes and ongoing support for the end users in the distribution logistics network.

  • National Systems Implementation Manager

    • May 2001 - Mar 2008

    Highly specialised role comprised of managing national projects and standardisation of operational process which included, planning, resourcing, mitigated scope creep, communicate project status to stakeholders, identify and resolve any operational and or system challenges that included removing any bottlenecks, barriers and constraints.

  • State Warehouse Logistics Manager

    • Apr 2000 - May 2001

     Warehouse Logistics Project Planning and Delivery for 3 high volume Distribution Warehouses.

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  Davids Distribution Pty Limited

  • Perishables Distribution Centre Manager

    • Apr 1990 - Apr 2000

    Leadership and management of the Distribution Centre and team (90 staff – 3 shifts - 6 direct reports)

  • Dry Grocery Warehouse Manager

    • Aug 1987 - Apr 1990

    Leadership and management of the Distribution Centre and team (150 staff – 2 shifts - 8 direct reports)

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  Self Service Wholesale Pty Ltd

  • Brooklyn, Melbourne

  • Dry Grocery Warehouse Supervisor

    • Jan 1986 - Aug 1987
    • Brooklyn, Melbourne