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Geelong, Vic, Au

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Accountable for developing and implementing policies, procedures, initiatives and projects to improve and streamline the administration of common law, third party recoveries and claim related litigation for all stakeholders. Manage and operationalise key service provider contracts and agreements

Procurement of prescribed equipment for injured workers, enabling WorkSafe to support rehabilitation and return to health/work outcomes. Contract administration for established health and disability equipment contracts Coordinating the customised equipment brokerage service, Responsible for undertaking or coordinating all health and disability equipment purchasing and related administration activities.

Melbourne, Australia

Drive all aspects of purchasing, logistics, procurement, and supply chain management, which entails executing material flow management systems, overseeing inventory, and balancing air freight to sea freight. Supervise purchasing team/warehouse team members, including monitoring their performance and providing guidance in global logistics strategies. Enforce policies and procedures pertaining to receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. Optimize the visibility of inbound shipments; identify and recommend optimal transportation modes and equipment; and contribute to carrier management processes. Engage in negotiations with carriers regarding supply chain efficiency. Analyse the financial impact of proposed logistics changes and consistently pursue methods to improve efficiency.Oversee warehouse cycle counting/stock takes and maintain accuracy within the warehouse management system. Recommend changes to the supplier base to achieve increased economical procurement of goods and services. Perform comprehensive vendor analysis and evaluation to address non-compliance. Execute material flow management to meet production requirements, which involves managing the purchasing team to minimise excessive stock to the company’s target of $18M.Key Achievements: Attained Trusted Trader status with the Australia Border Force as a pilot partner of their Australian Trusted Trader Program. Played a pivotal role in the organization’s impending savings of up to $420K. Successfully led the implementation of Warehouse Management SAP function throughout the Laverton facility. Selected by senior management to assume the additional position of Warehouse Manager at the Laverton facility.

Geelong

Coordinated all airfreight, LCL, FCL, dangerous goods and break-bulk shipments; managed import, export, domestic and multi continent logistics; and oversaw multiple freight forwarders, shipping lines, transport companies and packing depots.Managed extensive client accounts (up to 80 weekly) and coordinated domestic and global third-party shipments. Oversaw a spare parts supplier database comprised of 1200+ local and international suppliers.Provided leadership, guidance and training to personnel in logistics processes. Maintained rigid compliance with all applicable current customs and quarantine requirements globally. Drafted shipping documents, organised selected tenders, and acquired vendor quotations. Drove contract and order negotiation with key vendors to obtain best procurement and logistics arrangements. Designed a spreadsheet that transferred information from Microsoft AX Dynamics on all vendors.Key Achievements: Earned the Kempe the Victorian Regional Exporter of the Year Award 2011. Personally handled 250,000+ tonnes of freight globally on a project. Managed 1353+ shipping movements from global suppliers in Australia, China, Qatar, UAE, USA and Europe for a large scale project valued at over AUD$50M. Designed a customized Project and Spare Parts logistics program in Microsoft AX Dynamics, increasing work volume through automation and generating clarity in document layout. Chosen by management to fill in for the Procurement/Supply Manager at the company’s manufacturing site in China in his absence. Contributed to savings of $110K for the business in a one year period through reviewing airfreight forwarders and executing a successful tender process.

Port Melbourne

Senior Order Systems Analyst, 2004 - 2005Key Achievements: Managed a compliance plate program, generating 100,000+ compliance plates within a 12 month period. Produced detailed fortnightly reports for the Order Systems Manager.Senior Import/Export Coordinator, 2002 – 2004Key Achievements: Ensured timely product delivery to end users by collaborating with company transport suppliers. Maintained rigid compliance with all applicable Customs, Quarantine and IATA standards and requirements.

Inputting customers’ orders into the in house system,Co-ordinating manufacturing and packing depots Australasia wide Co-ordinating import and export shipping requirements with shipping lines and airlines, customs, quarantine, chambers of commerce and country embassiesLocal and overseas customer contact.Preparation of shipping documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.Organisation of all states in Australia to give timely and aligned forecasts for imported product,Monthly statements to all export accounts,Preparing various quotations for prospective business.Creation and Maintenance of the Customer RegisterDelegation of tasks to other members of Export sales team as required

Associate Diploma, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Certificate, Transport Of Dangerous Goods By Sea

High School