Responsible for leading the Residential Business unit for BX Bunka Australia (a wholly owned subsidiary of BX Bunka Shutter - Japan)BX Bunka is the largest manufacturer / distributor / installer of garage doors in AustraliaKey responsibilities encompassing: - Multi Brand management (Steel Line / Dynamic Doors / Doorworks)- Manufacturing across 3 sites in Australia - Engineering / NPD- Operations / Logistics- Country wide branch operations and sales- Procurement

Business transformation specialist | Continuous Improvement Specialist | Operational Excellence Implementation | S&OP | Integrated Business Planning | KaizenI am the creator of the "Rule of 3" an effective business planning approach and methodology that will drive results for your team = Complexity made SimpleWith significant experience across multiple industries and sectors (ASX Top 10 companies) in Senior Management positions (Sales / Supply Chain), I deliver a structured coaching approach that assists your management team accelerate the implementation of strategic plans and behaviours with your Senior and Middle Management and most importantly your direct line leaders and customer facing field force. Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans FMCG | Industrial | Transport | Building Products | Construction Find more out at:-https://www.andrewjamesconsulting.info/E: andrewjames@andrewjamesconsulting.com#leadership#costout #CI #OE #sales#salesmanagement#warehousingGeneral Management / Sales / Supply ChainLean / Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence / LEAN / Forcast Management / Demand Planning / Inventory Control / Budget Formulation / Leadership / Strategy Development / Business Planning / Coaching / Development

Part of the Moco executive team reporting to the Managing Director I am responsible for the development and execution of:- • Manage the strategic planning process, tactical business planning and implementation• Coordinate overall strategic planning process• Ownership of budgeting process• Communicate departmental and business plans across the team• Communicates effectively and regularly across the team to ensure understanding of the vision,mission, values and progress against key operational milestones• Own development and execution of quarterly plans to deliver initiatives relating to core areasof responsibility

- Responsible for leading the Australian Logistic and operations for Winc- Comprising of 4 major T1 Distribution and 3 T2 DCs - National Distribution Centre of 50,000 2mtrs - 3 major State DC of 15 000 to 20 000 2mtrs - 3 T2 DCs 10 000 2mts - 20 cross dock facilities - Leadership of 600+ team members- Cost centre accountability of +$100M- Delivery fleet of +200 vans and trucks

Automation Design:-Undertaking design and supplier evaluation of automation and robotics for the Winc warehousing national footprint. As well as warehouse design and project start up for stand alone DC supporting a national sales campaign. Winc National DC is a 50 000 2mtr facility that supports both the national network of Winc DC and direct to customer.

Undertaking design and supplier evaluation of automation and robotics for the Winc warehousing national footprint. As well as warehouse design and project start up for stand alone DC supporting a national sales campaign. Winc National DC is a 50 000 2mtr facility that supports both the national network of Winc DC and direct to customer.

Part of the Cycling Queensland Board setting the strategic direction for Cycling based activities.Cycling Queensland (CQ) is the governing body for organised competitive cycling within Queensland, Australia. CQ has been in operation since 1893. CQ is an affiliate of Cycling Australia (CA) and the UCI (International Cycling Union) and currently has 29 affiliated clubs and over 4000 members throughout Queensland consisting of males and females as young as 5 to well into their 70’s & 80's.COMPETITIVE: Coordinates the competitive disciplines of road and track cycling at a club and state level and also manages the selection of Queensland Road and Track cycling teams for representation at National Championships.RECREATIONAL: Provides options for Recreational cyclists including great insurance coverage.DEVELOPMENT: Coordinates Coaching & Officials Courses, Junior Development Camps, School Clinics, plus Come ‘n’ Try Road and Track cycling days.INSURANCE:A CA licence covers riders for all activities including racing, organised training, including individual training, meetings, fundraising activities and travel to and from these activities. VISION: Cycling Queensland will be a role model in the sporting industry as a professional body committed to increasing the awareness of cycling, the development of the sport and the formation of strategic alliances. Cycling Queensland aims to support, recognise and represent all cyclists and promoting cycling events. AchievementsI was fortunate to be part of a Board of Directors that oversaw the development and growth of the sport in Queensland +9%A key achievement was working with the entire Queensland Club network to usher in a new era for cycling in the country with the transition to AusCycling, brining together all cycling disciplines in Australia (Track / Road / Mountain Bike / BMX)Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

Manage the Technical Solutions Business Unit for Blackwoods. I was selected to form the Technical Specialist Business unit and develop a strategic business plan to reposition Blackwoods as the customers preferred Technical Solutions destination. I managed a senior national sales management team that developed structured selling strategies and executed with them with our technical sales teams. Responsible for the Technical Solutions Business Unit comprising of:-- Inventory Solutions / Shutdown project services A Shutdown is a complex and expensive project with on time delivery and safety performance critical. - Safety (PPE / Specialist applications and advise regarding all Safety components)- Gas Welding and Abrasives- Fasteners and Power Tools - Signage (Manufacturing and distribution) +140 Technical Specialist team members•Management of over 400 vending machines and customer stores across Australia•Deep understanding of Oil, Gas and Mining / Construction / Power Generation markets and customers •A key member of the Senior Management Team•Development and implementation of the sales team's strategic sales and execution plan (new market identification and business plan submission) •Lead the National Technical Managers ACHIEVEMENTS•Revenue achievement +$500M•Full P&L responsibility •Implemented the first revenue and profit business plan for the Business Unit•Created specific channel marketing initiatives across all digital and traditional platforms reaching both B2B and B2C•Created and implemented the company’s first joint customer business plans •Implemented new Learning and Development to upskill staff •Outperformed the total Blackwoods sales revenue by 4% this FYNegotiating with CEOs / COO / General Managers / Procurement Revenue responsibility of Circa $500MAssisted with the implementation of new ERP and CRM (Microsoft Dynamics)

Leading the Supply Chain and Operations for Blackwoods QueenslandImproved customer service from 78% DIFOT to 96% within 7 months via a transformational change project, focusing from the customers perspective. The DIFOT result has been maintained until present and is consistently one Blackwoods highest performing Regions. • Manage two 12 000 m2 DCs• Multi-site retail and operations management for all Qld Branches• Manage state inventory (200K + SKUs)• Lead 250 Staff members• Responsible for all Trade Counter Sales revenue• Customer Service levels • Property leasing• Instore merchandising strategy and execution• Retail execution excellence • Supply Chain managementInterim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

A key member of the Stanbroke executive team, responsible for total company revenue and leadership of the sales and marketing team as well as logistics to ensure customer satisfaction to over 35 countries around the world. Servicing Asia and the Americas largest FMCG retailers and the worlds best Foodservice organisations, via B2B and B2C strategic sales and marketing initiatives and dealing directly with each respective CEO / Managing Director / Category Directors and Managers. Stanbroke is a family-owned, vertically integrated beef and cattle company. We pride ourselves on breeding, finishing and marketing Australia's finest beef. We own and operate each element of the production process so we're able to guarantee consistent, high quality beef. We specialise in Wagyu, Angus, grain-fed, 100% grass-fed and certified organic beef. We operate 8 cattle stations in northern Queensland which combined encompass over 1.6 million hectares of prime grazing country. We also manage 46 properties in southern Queensland which are used to background cattle.- Responsible for - Total company revenue - Marketing (consumer lead) - Brand creations and extensions - Cold Chain Logistics to over 35 countries - Implemented new ERP and CRM (Microsoft Dynamics)Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

Chairman and part of the executive of Nundah Sharks Swimming Club, a volunteer base organisation providing professional standard swimming events.

Leading Tradelink's Supply Chain business unit that encompasses a team including Head of Warehousing, National Demand & Planning Manager, National Inventory Manager, Supply Chain Optimisation Manager and State Sales and Operation Managers and the interdependent relationship with Sales and Estimating / major projects. Responsibility for order fulfilment of +$700M revenue in 200+ Tradelink branches via 5 Distribution Centres across Australia.Logistics & Warehouse Management•Manage the third party logistics providers within cost and quality requirements.•Negotiate and maintain contractual agreements.•Manage all aspects of the supply of supplier products to Tradelink warehouses and branches.•Perform budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, tracking, reconciliation, systems support and integration.•Coordinate supply planning process with S&OP.•Provide systems and process improvement•Identify cost optimisation opportunities for each supplier.•Ensure timely delivery of shipment by optimising the supply chain.•Ensure the fleet if fully optimised, while also meeting our customer delivery promise.•Delivers Operational Excellence within their area of accountability•Implement and continuously improve key performance indicators including inventory, backorder, and service level and forecasting accuracy.• Develop functional requirements and implement S&OP planning systems.• Work with Category Managers to build a strategic plan for that category• Replan at appropriate levels and review with Category Manager to maximise opportunities.• Identify and react to key selling item and category trends.• Ensure delivery quantities/timing to reflect sales plan and branch ranging• Manage stock flow to calendar.• Coordinate supply planning process with Warehousing & Logistics• Deliver Operational Excellence• Contract negations with Managing Directors / CEO / COO and Senior ManagersInterim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

Responsibility for order fulfilment of +$700M revenue in 200+ Tradelink branches across Australia. Direct responsibility of a National team of Demand Planners, Inventory analysts and Stock Delivery managers and the interdependent relationship with Sales and Estimating / major projects Low Cost Country product sourcing and Freight forwarding •Partner with Category Managers to support Product Lifecycle Management efforts.•Implement and continuously improve key performance indicators including inventory, backorder, and service level and forecasting accuracy.•Develop functional requirements and implement S&OP planning systems.•Work with Category Managers to build a strategic plan for that category incorporating an understanding of customer needs and wants.•Replan at appropriate levels and review with Category Manager to maximise opportunities.•Identify and react to key selling item and category trends.•Ensure delivery quantities/timing to reflect sales plan and branch ranging.•Manage stock flow to calendar.•Develop and replan Replenishment Forecasts and communicate to supplier.•Coordinate supply planning process with Warehousing & Logistics.•Delivers Operational Excellence within their area of accountability• Contract negations with Managing Directors / CEO / COO and Senior Managers Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

Professional ResponsibilitiesCost centre management $50M+• Major transport 3PL contractor management • Multi-million dollar cost centre management• Leadership of 200 direct and indirect team members• Core business plan development and implementation• Strategic project development and management • Management / leadership and coaching of staff• Major contract negotiation $25M +• Mentoring• Capex formulation• Property leasing negotiation• DIFOTAI achievement • Supply Chain Logistics • Conduit between Sales and operations (supply chain)• Working with Merchandisers in FMCG / wholesale / Foodservice/ Retail regarding their logistics requirements • Franchise network management• Contract negations with Managing Directors / CEO / COO and Senior Managers Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

Professional Responsibilities• Strategic negotiation• Strategic project management • Set Account Manager priorities and monthly plans with National / State Managers, Trade Marketing and Strategy Teams.• Drive execution standardisation across Australia• Coordinate the National Account team to achieve agree priorities• Develop the framework for account teams for planning process and management routines• Develop account reporting• Coordinate the development & implementation of Account Management training and development programs• Core Business Plan creation and implementation• Contract negations with Managing Directors / CEO / COO and Senior Managers Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

Professional Responsibilities• Revenue management in excess of $250M• EBIT achievement• Strategic management planning / territory analysis• Setting and formulation of business sales objectives, strategies and tactics• Sales and Profit budget achievement (P&L responsibility)• Major contract negotiation • Company presentations and launches• Capital equipment forecasts & return on capital employed• Financial NPV / IRR hurdle rate achievement • Major sponsorship negotiation• Management of expense budgets • Staff leadership, coaching and development• Trade marketing• Dealing directly with franchise CEO / Managing Director/ COO and executive, senior managers. Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

- Manage sales force team to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction targets achieved- Responsibility for market execution in Route / HORECA / Grocery / Convenience & Petroleum channels- Increase product penetration - ensure customer product mix delivering customer profitability - Create individual performance plans for team members- Negations with Managing Directors / CEO / COO and Senior Managers

- Lead the Business Unit - National distribution of surge and Lightning equipment - Specification market and developer strategic focus- Construction industry / building industry / Building products focus- focus on architects / engineering consultants Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

- Major tender / project negotiation and field technical coaching- Large greenfield tender proposals- System automation- Industrial electrical product specification- CRM- Customer loyalty programs- Consulting engineer relationship development- Sales strategy execution- Market identification- Working with CEO / Managing Directors / Senior Mangers Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

Electrical Fitter Mechanics (EFMs) are responsible for developing and maintaining electricity infrastructure. EFMs construct, repair and maintain overhead, underground and substation power supply equipment. Also referred to as a power system operator or substation switching operator.Personal requirements of an electrical fitter mechanic include:◾Technical aptitude◾Enjoy mathematical activities◾Aptitude for mechanics and electronics ◾Enjoy problem solving◾Analytical thinking◾Able to do precise and detailed work◾Good communication skills◾Good interpersonal skillsElectrical Fitter Mechanics may complete the following tasks:◾Read electrical and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine job requirements◾Install electrical and electronic control systems and insulated cables◾Connect electronical equipment to power supplies◾Maintaining and building substations◾Emergency repair work◾Investigating power supply problems◾Connecting customers◾Wiring substationsAn EFM holds the same qualification as a household electrician. Becoming a qualified electrical fitter mechanic usually starts with an apprenticeship in Electrotechnology Electrician or Engineering-Electrical/Electronic Trade with a Certificate at level III. Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans

Interim Executive | Executive Coach | Business Plans