Christopher Grame Email & Phone Number

Perth

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Australia

I have been instrumental in the successful creation of the Perth branch of CouriersPlease. The branch has subsequently grown from 10 drivers and 2 staff to 70 drivers and 30 warehouse staff, which has allowed me to be involved with both employee (Company) and contractor negotiations. This growth has resulted in needing to acquire a new site which I sourced and negotiated suitable lease terms for.The role includes:• Experienced in resolving contractual, technical and financial issues with all key stakeholders• Monitor employee/contractor productivity and optimize process to reduce cost and increase productivity• WHS Committee leader zero LTI’s since state inception• Recruitment, training and development of staff – currently 60 reporting staff members. (Employee & Sub-Contractors)• Responsible for designing and implementing KPI’s• Planning, development and overall management of projects, in collaboration with relevant business divisions.• ISO9001, ISO14001 competent• Full P&L accountability - Identify, manage and deliver cost optimisation initiatives under the Procurement & Logistics scope• Major account management• Champion change management• Ensure that all internal & external procurement activities (strategic and routine) are appropriately managed• Develop, maintain and actively deliver inventory optimisation initiatives to reduce waste, cost and improve cash flow• Identify risks and opportunities and report same to senior management providing opportunities for improvement across the business• Ensure stock take and cycle counting activities, account for any discrepancies and drive improvement initiatives

Sydney, Perth

During my tenure at StarTrack as an Operations Supervisor my major achievement was being asked to move to Perth from our main Sydney depot to work with the operations here. As a result, I was able to take the lowest performing section of the WA site and transforming it into the best performing not only from an on-time delivery point but also went from highest to lowest absenteeism.The role was to build relations with drivers to increase productivity, reduce absenteeism though relationships and maintain the highest consistent OTP in the state. Activities:• Lead a team of 30 staff• Liaise between senior management and the fleet • OD and Change management• Report daily results in accordance with KPI’s• Fleet rostering - approving overtimes inside budget• Customer service/generate leads via phone, email and face to face• Implement new policies and procedures • Performance management • Work load delegation • Adhering to budgets• Recruit / train new employees• Conduct daily toolbox meetings• Continuously improved on the targets set

Sydney, Australia

Role:• Manage a team of 15 Sales people• Report to the State Manager with daily/weekly/monthly progress• Obtain new customers while maintaining an existing portfolio• Train new Sales people• Implement new policies and procedures• Hold weekly team meetings• Telephone conference tool box talks daily• Evaluate and provide feedback to the staff

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Graduate Certificate In Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Advanced Diploma Of Management, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

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