Andrew Costello

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National General Manager at PLUSpak Pty Ltd @ PLUSpak Pty Ltd
48 Koornang Rd, Scoresby,Victoria 3179,Australia
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Greater Melbourne Area, Australia, Australia
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Highly accomplished and tertiary qualified General Manager with extensive strategic and operational procurement and supply chain experience. Has shaped commercial strategies for a range of sectors covering FMCG, Information Technology, Construction, Energy & Resources, Automotive Manufacturing and Import/Export. Has managed various teams accountable for sizeable annual expenditure (ie, $325 -$700m). An experienced negotiator, proficient at cultivating a team culture of outcome-focused contributions. Possesses an astute ability to engineer value in challenging and transforming business environments. A proven track record building internal and external relationships that drive value and best-practice innovation.Key strengths include: team leadership, developing and implementing sustainable strategies, change management, value engineering, category management, outsourcing (including offshoring and low cost country sourcing), leading high level negotiations and developing team member skills.

Andrew Costello's Current Company Details
PLUSpak Pty Ltd

Pluspak Pty Ltd

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National General Manager at PLUSpak Pty Ltd
48 Koornang Rd, Scoresby,Victoria 3179,Australia
Website:
pluspak.com.au
Employees:
16
Andrew Costello Work Experience Details
  • Pluspak Pty Ltd
    National General Manager At Pluspak Pty Ltd
    Pluspak Pty Ltd Mar 2022 - Present
    Pluspak is one of Australia’s largest and most innovative disposable and retail packaging suppliers in the Australian marketplace, supplying over 250 SKUs to an extensive list of blue-chip customers in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Simplot Australia Pty Ltd
    Procurement Enablement Leader
    Simplot Australia Pty Ltd Mar 2018 - Mar 2022
    Mentone, Victoria, Au
    Simplot Australia is a diverse business that is driven by a passion for great food. Our portfolio includes more than 1,500 different food products that we offer the Australian retail and foodservice markets. These range from balanced meals, convenient frozen vegetables, tasty pasta sauces and nutritious seafood to fun snack foods. As a supporter of the Australian food industry we employee around 2,800 people and source more than 300,000 tonnes of Australian grown vegetables each year. We are passionate about “Bringing Earth's Resources to Life in a sustainable way so that Australians can always enjoy good food for generations to come. Simplot Australia aims to be the leader in creating delicious and inspiring and meal solutions.Achievements• Developed and delivered an ‘Enablement’ strategy based on People, Process and Technology as key driver in reshaping the broader Procurement strategy across $700m p.a spend• Fully revised all Procurement policies, end-to-end processes, various governance/sustainability projects and led the Modern Slavery Program and annual statement lodgement• Working Capital Project P2P stream lead - $11.9m cash released• Key role in local and global IT roadmap (ie, Ariba, Vendor mgt)• Member of the Global Procurement Leadership Team, DEI Committee, Sustainability Working Group, Supply Chain Capability Council and Policy Committee Representative
  • Bp
    Senior Procurement Consultant
    Bp Jan 2015 - Apr 2018
    London, England, Gb
    BP is a global fuel, gas and lubricants provider with 800 retail sites in Australia. My role reports to the Procurement Director, accountable for developing and executing a range of procurement and supply chain focused optimisation projects.Key Achievements to date• Setting up global importing and exporting with other BP divisions• Outsourcing $100m of facilities maintenance services• Designed and delivered a risk assessment of BP’s fleet maintenance activities which led to implementation of a new commercial and operating model and contracting 23 suppliers• Consolidated and negotiated various existing and new supplier contracts valued at $3.2m per annum across rolling stock, Isotainers, forklifts, replacement tyre supply chain, wharfage services and fees
  • Porter Davis Homes
    Group Procurement Manager
    Porter Davis Homes Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
    Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    Winner of 14 “HIA Most Professional Builder Awards”, Porter Davis deliver 1500 quality homes per annum. Reporting to the Director of Construction, accountable for leading a team of 10 FTE tasked with delivering the procurement strategy and reducing the ‘Cost of Goods Sold’ ($325m of addressable spend).Key Achievements • Developed the fundamental procurement strategy that delivered $5.6m of savings, rebates and contract added value in less than 12 months• Commercial lead on “World of Style” project which generated $1.6m of supplier support and maximised profitability for the release for 14 new house types• Transformed existing procurement team into a ‘Category Management’ structure and implemented electronic best practice tools which significantly improved service levels• Consolidated and transitioned 60% of commodity suppliers to standardised Porter Davis contracts
  • Coles Supermarkets Pty Ltd
    Senior Manager - Supplier Performance Management
    Coles Supermarkets Pty Ltd Oct 2012 - Nov 2013
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
    Responsible for growing strategic relationships and achieving savings targets with the Top 40 ‘Goods Not for Resale’ (GNFR) partners. Key ‘business consulting’ role for the management and resolution of contractual/operational disputes, supplier performance, product and service continuity and supplier ‘onboarding and offboarding’. Assist key stakeholders with advanced negotiation and ongoing performance techniques (ie, KPI / KRA design and application). Achievements: $9.8m of FY13 efficiency savings delivered from strategic partners. $1.9m of savings from minor tendering activities. Designed and delivered various ‘leverage projects’ to extract benefit from ‘uncontracted tail’ and $2.4m in cash management efficiency savings through my recommended concept being trialled and implemented nationally. Managed the ‘onboarding / offboarding’ process for various key deals such as outsourcing $26m of annual signage design, manufacture and installation (onsite team).
  • Coles Supermarkets Pty Ltd
    Procurement Operations Manager
    Coles Supermarkets Pty Ltd Mar 2010 - Oct 2012
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
    Responsible as team leader for the Procurement Commercial Services operating model including 8 FTE ($700m per annum under tender / all categories - $3.3bil). Accountable for the delivery of $40m annualised savings achieved through process integrity, efficiency outputs (90 initiatives p.a), operational transformation and positive customer results. Managed key relationships with internal Coles divisional stakeholders. Achievements: Exceeded annualised savings and performance targets in FY11/12 by 8% - totalling $64.8m. Key leadership role in Coles’ Procurement transformation producing sustainable, world class benchmark savings - including organisational design, recruitment program, end-to-end processes re-engineering and launching Business Process Outsourcing.
  • Coles Supermarkets Pty Ltd
    Category Manager – Store Expenses (Strategic Procurement)
    Coles Supermarkets Pty Ltd Feb 2009 - Feb 2010
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
    Responsible for commercial strategy development and implementation of the Store Expenses $450m annual budget (services and consumables). Accountable for delivering savings and managing commercial tenders on behalf of key operational stakeholders, including ad-hoc projects. Achievements: Key lead for a $50m (153 SKU major plastics tender – $12m annual savings. Achievements: Delivered $18.6m in tendered savings. Project lead for a $50m (153 SKU major plastics tender – $12m annual savings. Key representative assisting Boston Consulting Group exercise resulting in major commercial relationship overhaul of key categories and achievement of $35m annualised savings.
  • Midas International
    Group Supply Chain & Procurement Manager (Australian Operation)
    Midas International Apr 2008 - Feb 2009
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Us
    Responsible for negotiating key expenditure for the Midas group. Accountable for supplier relationship management and formalising improved contracting arrangements with Midas’ preferred suppliers. Achievements: Delivered 14.1% savings across whole of category and reduced “Cost of Goods Sold” at the store level from 34% to 29%. Obtained 457 Visa employer accreditation. Optimised inbound supply chain and supplier performance network. Implemented various ‘product of the month’ promotions with key suppliers.
  • Coles Myer
    Vendor Manager – Supply Chain (Strategic Procurement)
    Coles Myer Apr 2006 - Apr 2008
    Responsible for strategic planning and category management of Coles supply chain and indirect procurement requirements (CIPSA processes / Agentrics Etool). Accountable for major contract spend reduction within Coles supply chain group and various other indirect stakeholders, such as International Shipping ($126m pa) and Injury Services outsourcing ($60m). Achievements: Negotiated and delivered total annualised savings of $30.69m (averaging 16.9%) over 2 years through a broad mix of supply chain and indirect projects. Key lead in Coles obtaining CIPSA accreditation. Project management and delivery of up to 6 tenders at any one time.
  • General Motors
    Supply Chain Planning And Optimisation Manager (Strategic)
    General Motors Jun 2004 - Apr 2006
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Accountable for strategic planning and procurement for Holden inbound material (local/OS) and related material handling to consumption (assembly line). Responsible for strategic supply chain design and footprint optimisation responsibilities underpinning Holden’s logistics strategy for the next 5 - 10 years. Develop outsourcing business cases and supplier performance management of outsourced warehousing and distribution activities (Logistic Optimisation Centre). Regional lead for Value Chain Optimisation – optimizing supply chain integration and supplier footprint. Logistics program lead for vehicle export programs to Asia. Achievements: Implemented Holden’s $70m materials consolidation sequencing DC project. Designed the supply chain model, sourced the 3PM partner and implemented Holden’s OE export component program for General Motors China and Korea (Single Knock Down – Korea / Complete Knock Down - China).
  • General Motors
    Logistics Purchasing Manager (Commercial)
    General Motors Mar 2002 - May 2004
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Accountable for $235m logistics expenditure and management of 37 FTE encompassing Purchasing Logistics, Vehicle Distribution, Packaging and 4PL. Accountable for local and regional purchasing strategies, international shipping contracts, port strategy, inbound component material logistics strategy and execution; material handling supplier management, warehousing and packaging. Global lead for APAC – logistics purchasing global conferencing. Achievements: Delivered $19m (8%) cost reduction for $60m vehicle distribution and $35m aftermarket operations. Implemented various regional and global business consolidation initiatives to rationalise costs. Holden/APAC lead in $175 million global sea freight tender process in Detroit. Delivered (in full on time) the $240 million HFV6 capital equipment importation.
  • General Motors
    Customs Manager - Group Taxation (Finance)
    General Motors Jan 2000 - Feb 2002
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Accountable for Holden’s $450m customs duty and government assistance budget. Team leader of 14 FTE tasked with legislative compliance and minimising duty on $1.8 billion value p.a. – including $210m ACIS credits and export duty drawbacks. Major transformation program leader for ‘Button Plan’ to ACIS and GST. Chairperson, Federated Chamber of Automotive Industries ‘Customs Committee’. Key GM Asia Pacific subject matter expert and frontline consultative contact for import/export/government assistance. SME in the operation of overseas shipments, customs clearance and related logistics processes. Achievements: Delivered $71m customs and government assistance initiatives over 2 years. Achieved 10 day return on investment for $1m import automation project which became a globally adopted, tailored import/export software program and processes.

Andrew Costello Skills

Procurement Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Negotiation Supply Management Contract Negotiation Management Logistics Purchasing Project Management Strategy Supplier Negotiation Change Management Sourcing Operations Management Outsourcing Leadership Global Sourcing Fmcg Business Process Improvement Distribution Center Operations Continuous Improvement Warehousing Program Management Process Improvement Supply Chain Optimization Spend Analysis Strategic Planning Supplier Development Manufacturing Contract Management E Procurement Procure To Pay Supplier Management Materials Management Mrp Demand Planning Warehouse Operations Logistics Management

Andrew Costello Education Details

  • Victoria University
    Victoria University
    Economics - International Trade
  • Balwyn High School
    Balwyn High School

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Andrew Costello attended Victoria University, Balwyn High School.

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