Experience

ACFS Port Logistics

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 200 - 300 Employee

• DC Manager ACFS Port Logistics

  • Feb 2022 - Present



eStore Logistics

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Distribution Center Manager

  • May 2021 - Jun 2022



Nippon Express USA

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

• Site & Logistics Manger

  • May 2017 - Nov 2020

  Truganina – Reduction of labour costs Introduced contractors to scan product for despatching instead of Agency staff. This is charged at piece rate instead of hourly rate. Saving $459,621.00 compared to 2018. Tullamarine – relocation New warehouse preparation/negotiation Successfully managed the relocation of Tullamarine site to Maker Place. Have successfully negotiated 9 months free rent ($480,000.00) at a temporary site in Maker Place, Truganina. Managed a new site proposal to combine all Melbourne Branch at one site with an incentive of $2,913.333.00. New business – Have successfully received new business to store pallets, during the year have received revenue of $29,862.00 as additional revenue. Additional I was able to reduce our labour cost by 31% compared to previous year. Negotiated to secure our future site for Melbourne branch together with a temporary site that saved our business 9 month’s rent ($480,000.00). Show less



The Reject Shop

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  This role was made redundant due to 3PL conversion. Reduced transportation cost within three states, Vic, SA and WA for the first 6 months of this financial year: • Victoria metro reduced freight charger's by 18%, saving approximately $7,637.50 per month • South Australian line-haul reduced by 10%, approximately saving $11,040 per month. • Western Australia reduced by 22% approximately saving $9,620 per month. • Western Australia - 4 retail stores reduced by 20% approximately saving $12,420 per month. ii) Introduction to Safety Week within the DC network. Victoria Work Safe runs a Safety Week campaign each year and I had the opportunity to introduce to The Reject Shop DC this year. After a successful campaign, the entire DC network will launch their own next year. The retail stores operations were able to view our campaign closely and are able to promote the campaign next year throughout the retail stores with some changes. iii) Increased productivity Inbound and Outbound. Contributor to the re-designed pick flow in their flow thru area and having the team leaders more accountable, we were able to increase productivity. Increased the inbound flow per day to reduce the number of days intake, from 5 to 3.5 days, we had broken intake records in the last six months and has become the “best year” the DC has ever had. iv) Introduced regular morning team tool box talk at the start of shift. Providing updates and feedback. This enabled the business to promote openness to the team members. Overall, was a contributor to a $1.2m saving for the first half of this financial year. Show less



Super Retail Group

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Distribution Centre Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Aug 2014

  I have demonstrated my ability to establish warehouse procedures and processes, from receiving goods to despatch and key performance indicators. By improving and mentoring my leadership group on team work and team building, I am ensuring a high level of commitment and productivity throughout the Supply Chain network. Key Strengths: - Develop cost reduction KPI methodology, multi site or Nationally - Org Structure review - Maintain safety, accuracy and service levels within operational budget - Performance/Training management - Transport Cost reduction - Successfully increase throughput/productivity - Ensure adherence to company values/policies - OH&S development and adherence - Succession planning - Return to Work and WorkCover management - Foster a culture of continuous improvement - Multi Site - Large Scale Distribution - Reducing LTI - Successful implementation of Robotics/automation Show less



Chemist Warehouse

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Distribution Manager

  • Jul 2001 - Mar 2008

  - Developed and introduced a Safety Management System to the business - Managed all contract negotiations for all plant equipment and wages - Managed transport nationally (via 3rd party) - Implement procedures in areas involving OHS, Pick and delivery windows, warehouse management, ethical licensing, loss prevention, KPI, despatch and receiving and line management - Introduced electronic conveyor and CLS rack for pick productivity - Introduce/implemented scan picking via RF units - HR and IR management, including agency and F/T staff recruitment - Maintained facility (grounds/property/warehouse) - Reported monthly on budget - Redesigned all aspects of the operation including space, layout, flow, equipment, personnel and racking, resulting in the business saving hundreds of thousands of dollars Show less