Experience

Powered By Plants

• Australia
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager - Powered By Plants (Previously Eco Superfoods)

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  The Pranaon business was acquired by Flavour Makers P/L on the 19th November 2021, where under a restructure I resumed my role as General Manager for a newly created company Powered By Plants, where the PranaOn Brand sits along with a recently launched brand CleanFit and Celebrate Health. All Plant Based consumer focused brands and products.

• General Manager - Eco Superfoods / PranaOn

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

  Eco Superfoods Pty Ltd was the parent company of the number one Vegan supplements brand PranaOn. Initially approached to review all aspects of the business operations (including their manufacturing and distribution facility), before being offered a two-year contract (October 19) to restructure, rebuild and grow the business for potential sale (relocating to the Gold Coast). Key Achievementso Restructured roles and responsibilities of all employees, who all who contributed to the successful business restructure and performance. o Closure and outsourcing of manufacturing and distribution services o Relocated office and employees o Implement BI tools, revise COA and establish KPIs for all business units o Relocate back to original premises (Sub Lease fell through, C19), take back and build on both B2B and B2C distributiono Review sales strategy and business partnerso Create a “Lifestyle” range (eight SKUs), which was successfully ranged in 900+ Woolworths stores nationally (June 2020)o Focus on and grow Ecommerce (performance increase 6x in six months)o Successfully transition packaging from bags to recycled and recyclable premium tubs



Manuka Doctor Australia

• Australia
• Manufacturing

• General Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2019

  Manuka Doctor Australia is a subsidiary of the privately-owned New Zealand based - Honey New Zealand, who operates a fully integrated Manuka Honey model - from hive to home. After a long-term relationship with the owner through both Go Vita and Healthy Life roles, the opportunity to establish Manuka Doctor Australia’s warehouse and distribution business in Australia was presented. This was extended to the continued management and expansion of the business over a relatively short time frame and the inclusion of an automated labelling facility and a Flagship Retail store in Haymarket, Sydney. The global conditions and subsequently the business strategy changed, the distribution was outsourced and the facility closed. Responsible and hands on management of all Australian Production, Wholesale, and Retail operations. Key Achievements o Establishment of head office, labelling plant and distribution facility in Riverwood NSW o Opening Flagship Manuka Doctor retail store in Market City, Haymarket, Sydney within four weeks, including fit out of distressed site, POS systems o Increased sales revenue, through sales management, key customer relationship management and new customer acquisitions.



Go Vita Group Ltd - Australia's Largest Wholesale & Retail Health Store Group

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

  Go Vita established in the 80s has grown and developed into a successful end to end distribution and retail business. It has a centralised warehouse and distribution centre in Sydney that services the 140+ Go Vita retail health shops and 200+ independent health stores. Go Vita also owns a private label range of premium health supplements, an organic and natural foods range and a natural skincare range. Responsibilities • Overall Financial and Operational performance of the business. Turnover >$50m • Reporting to Chairman and Board of Directors • Nine direct business head reports, 40 indirect Key Achievements • Exceeding Budget revenue in both 14/15 and 15/16 2016/17 o Selection and relocation of centralised national distribution centre to larger premises. Relocation completed in four days with 8,000SKUs ready for despatch. o Awarded the Complementary Medicines Australia Distributor of the Year award o Expanded distribution strategy to all Health Stores nationally, increasing revenue and distribution opportunities. o Delivered the first profitable National Conference and Warehouse Open Day 2015/16 o Introduction of 65 new suppliers, 1,100 SKUs increasing annual revenue $3m+ o Implemented monthly retail marketing promotions working closely with supply partners to increase revenues for both businesses o Implemented Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities o Distribution Agreement formulated and rolled out to all 220+ suppliers. o Expanded Private Label opportunities with both increased distribution channels and brand acquisitions.



Actavis (now Allergan)

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

  Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT) is a global, integrated specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and distributing generic, brand and biosimilar products. - Actavis markets approximately 1000 generic, branded generic, established brands and Over-the-Counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products globally through operations in more than 60 countries. Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT) is a global, integrated specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and distributing generic, brand and biosimilar products. - Actavis markets approximately 1000 generic, branded generic, established brands and Over-the-Counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products globally through operations in more than 60 countries.



Healthzone Solutions (Aquired, now trading as Healthy Life Group)

• Australia
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager Supply Chain

  • Aug 2009 - Apr 2014

  Established in 1968, the Healthy Life Group (Distribution and Retail) has achieved success through a dedicated focus on providing quality health food products and superior advice. Healthy Life has helped thousands of customers, through over 4 million transactions a year, achieve and maintain optimum health and well-being. - Member of the Executive Management team - Management of Procurement, Inventory Control, Distribution and Customer Service teams and Multi-site Warehousing - Lead a Culture and Team building program (post receivership 2011) to reinvigorate a depleted workforce Key Achievements: - Instilled a Continuous Improvement culture within the Supply Chain Team, including the establishment of a Process Improvement Team Completed a full review of the end-to-end Supply Chain resulting in - Key process amendments - Contractual review and audit of sub contractor (contract manufacturing) arrangements, implementing manufacturing standards and delivery KPIs - Freight (both national and international) review and tender, resulting in cost reduction and rationalisation of 16 national freight and courier companies to two. - Centralisation of South Australian, Victorian, Queensland and Western Australian Distribution Centres, improving efficiencies and costs while maintaining Customer Service Levels (CSL) - Achieved and maintain 95% on time delivery nationally - Reduced the Cost Per Pick from $3.55, to be consistently below one Dollar



FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia

• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

  - Member of the Executive Management team - Leadership of Procurement, Sales Support, Service, Inventory Control, Distribution and Warehousing - Multi-site warehousing Key Achievements: - Completed a full review of the Supply Chain and end-to-end Order Fulfilment process using Kaizen methodologies resulting in - Key process amendments - Centralisation of three individual departments into a Centralised Order Fulfilment Team - Achieved 95% on time manufacture, deliver, installation and training



Navman Wireless USA

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager Operations

  • Aug 2005 - Mar 2008

  - Member of the Executive Management Team - Leadership of Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Sales Support, Service and procurement teams Key Achievements: · Reclassification of customs duty, resulting in a $700,000 refund, $2m per annum savings · Developed and introduced National S&OP process, reducing stock holdings by 35% · Evaluation of 3PL for transportation, distribution, servicing and support. · Successful implementation of Syteline 7 (ERP/MRP) and subsequent process re-engineering · Introduced EOL and product introduction strategies for operations, service and warehousing · Developed formal procedures, processes and KPI’s for Warehouse and Service Centre · Established National Service Centre, reducing service turnaround times by 50% · Introduction of OHS system including manuals, committees and processes · Leadership and management of a team (25) of employees (at both junior and senior levels) . Instilling a culture of continuous improvement, and lifting morale through employee involvement, appraisal programs and mentoring and promoting within the business - DC Manager mentored, externally trained and promoted to the planning team - Storeman mentored and promoted to DC Manager - Inventory Controller mentored and promoted to manage the newly established National Service Centre



MineSite Technologies

• Supply Chain Manager

  • 2004 - 2005



Braemac

• Purchasing Manager

  • 1991 - 2001