Oversee all operations and sales for Cairns Hardware Group

Oversee all operations and sales for Cairns Hardware Group

Responsible for Sunlover Reef Cruises business and the Oceans Hotel group of businesses.

Manage 28 retail stores between Innisfail and Marreba. Lead teams with full performance accountability down to EBIT level.

Manage full end to end supply chain functions for all contract manufacturing facilities, procurement, planning and S&OP functions. Included is exports and imports, distribution and warehousing for the business.

Manage a $70mil waste and Advanced resource recovery technology plant (Bedminster technology), including organics processing and soil conditioner manufacturing (immature compost). *Full P&L responsibility for all aspects of the business. *Management of distribution fleet consisting of prime movers, skidsteers, water carts.*Manufacturing facility asset management, engineering and maintenance management programs.* Yellow equipment incl loaders, excavators etc. * Reporting… Show more Manage a $70mil waste and Advanced resource recovery technology plant (Bedminster technology), including organics processing and soil conditioner manufacturing (immature compost). *Full P&L responsibility for all aspects of the business. *Management of distribution fleet consisting of prime movers, skidsteers, water carts.*Manufacturing facility asset management, engineering and maintenance management programs.* Yellow equipment incl loaders, excavators etc. * Reporting departments include EQ&S, Process Engineering, Operations, Administration, Maintenance and Sales. * Contract management and customer engagement, including daily interaction with Cairns Regional Council and Tablelands Regional Council.* Relationship and business development with existing and new customers*38 plant staff. Show less

Full responsibility for Logsitics and Warehousing in the Asia, Pacific, Africa, Middle East and Turkey region.

• Cluster Director for full Value Chain function within SADepartment reports: o Factoryo Engineeringo Procuremento QHSEo Planningo Logisticso Customer Services• Full P&L Management of all functional Depts. within Value Chain.• Annual manufacturing of 20000 tons• Management of 22000m2 Manufacturing facility in Jhb and 3 provincial offices• Management of Co-packing companies of aprox 5000 tons/annum• 6 Managerial reports• 105 Staff

Logistics/Distribution, Warehousing & Exports• 2 direct reports, 34 indirect reports• Interstate & cross border logistics management, including fleet and driver management• 3PL logistics supplier management, strategic partnership design, cost monitoring, global DOTIF alignment strategies and monthly routes monitoring• Management of a 7,500 m2 head office warehouse and distribution facility and responsible for 3 additional warehouses in the other states. Full WMS… Show more Logistics/Distribution, Warehousing & Exports• 2 direct reports, 34 indirect reports• Interstate & cross border logistics management, including fleet and driver management• 3PL logistics supplier management, strategic partnership design, cost monitoring, global DOTIF alignment strategies and monthly routes monitoring• Management of a 7,500 m2 head office warehouse and distribution facility and responsible for 3 additional warehouses in the other states. Full WMS experience• Diversey South Africa carries and distributes over 1,400 SKU’s. I managed both distribution into South Africa and exports into 13 other African countries• P&L design and accountability • Managed equipment repairs and reverse logistics• Management of export customer relationships, achievement of sales targets and other requirements• Responsible for all cross-boarder distribution through multi channelsCustomer Services• Total reports: 2 Managers, 18 call centre- and internal staff• National Key Accounts Relationship building and direct calls with retail chains, wholesales, distributors, franchises and the end user • Weekly visits to key accounts and focused on becoming an extension of the customers business • National function managing head office call centre and 3 branches within South Africa• Technical and application skilled call centre dealing with capturing on average 4,500 orders per month• Staff mentoring, training and succession planning• Redesigned order patterns, forged distributor agreements, implemented minimum order quantities, reduced outlying order patterns, designed an incentive program and nationalized the call centre.• Full budget designPlanning• 3 direct reports• Full planning for the group, forecasts, demand planning, factory scheduling and system management• S&OP team management, MRP and ERP experience• National stock allocations to 4 warehouses, scheduling of export market supply• Inventory management Show less

Full management of all support functions, including National Key Accounts, Internal Sales, Customer Services, Loss Control & Marketing• Direct reports: 10, dotted line: 21• Key Account Management: Portfolio comprised of top 50 national customers. Strategic position to approach and develop relationships with stakeholders and decision makers. Identify new revenue streams through diversifying, offering new products and solutions to the customers. Developing distribution plans, growing… Show more Full management of all support functions, including National Key Accounts, Internal Sales, Customer Services, Loss Control & Marketing• Direct reports: 10, dotted line: 21• Key Account Management: Portfolio comprised of top 50 national customers. Strategic position to approach and develop relationships with stakeholders and decision makers. Identify new revenue streams through diversifying, offering new products and solutions to the customers. Developing distribution plans, growing sales and strategic account maintenance. Key Accounts analyses of spend, trends and distribution needs. Monthly key accounts sales targets • New Sales: Had a monthly sales target to achieve. This target was a secondary target as my main focus was key account management• Customer Services: Internal sales and Customer Service department reported into me. This department handled national queries, bookings and data capture. Internal sales took on the responsibility of all accounts older than 18 months (1,500), and accounts of high value • Claims: Responsible for the national claims department. Detailed, investigated and authorised claims. Analysis of statistical data to help address shortfalls, trends and to highlight problem areas within the business to reduce bottom line losses• Website design: Managed a 12-month project to rebrand Triton Express. This included Triton’s new look and feel, communicating its new core vision, mission and values to the public. The new website included, full integration through EDI links to Triton’s in-house software programs for live, real time supplying of information to customers. Tailor made service offerings through integrated systems design on customer sites. Each site was evaluated, services and solutions offered and pitched to customers. Show less

Relocated to Johannesburg from DurbanDevelopment, presentation and implementation of a strategic marketing plan in line with company objectives and strategy• Management of promotional expenses• Partnering and management of above the line & below the line advertising agencies, media houses, event coordinators and maximising sponsorship opportunities• Re-designed and implemented new corporate website and DVD, company brochures and other corporate stationary• Market… Show more Relocated to Johannesburg from DurbanDevelopment, presentation and implementation of a strategic marketing plan in line with company objectives and strategy• Management of promotional expenses• Partnering and management of above the line & below the line advertising agencies, media houses, event coordinators and maximising sponsorship opportunities• Re-designed and implemented new corporate website and DVD, company brochures and other corporate stationary• Market research• Acting National Sales Manager Jun 07 - Aug 07, while suitable candidate was being recruited. Looked after 21 sales reps nationally and managed all sales functions, including approving all quotes, tenders and sales reports Show less

Durban basedFull sales function: Maintain a monthly client visit roster of 80 customers.New sales targetsNegotiated with Blue chip companies as a total logistics solutionWas involved with the distribution of the Provincial Ballot papers in 2005/6Maintained the biggest book in Triton during my time as a sales repWas involved in many facets from Rates committee to agents rates committee, all at national and board levelGathering of outstanding funds.Negotiated… Show more Durban basedFull sales function: Maintain a monthly client visit roster of 80 customers.New sales targetsNegotiated with Blue chip companies as a total logistics solutionWas involved with the distribution of the Provincial Ballot papers in 2005/6Maintained the biggest book in Triton during my time as a sales repWas involved in many facets from Rates committee to agents rates committee, all at national and board levelGathering of outstanding funds.Negotiated all rates increasesWas involved in IT design and development, with respect to customers needs.Impeccable knowledge of logistics, freight and distribution was developed over 4 years. Show less

Full sales function from Customer retention, monthly call cycles, monthly new sales targetsInvolved in FML and contract rental side. Official representative to KZN provincial Government. Was head of a contract that I negotiated in Ulundi for the supply of 120 vehicle for the Dept of Social Welfare. I also was involved in the provincial meetings and discussions at many of the Welfare offices in KZN.Negotiated basic FML contracts for passenger vehicles and trucks, in conjunction with… Show more Full sales function from Customer retention, monthly call cycles, monthly new sales targetsInvolved in FML and contract rental side. Official representative to KZN provincial Government. Was head of a contract that I negotiated in Ulundi for the supply of 120 vehicle for the Dept of Social Welfare. I also was involved in the provincial meetings and discussions at many of the Welfare offices in KZN.Negotiated basic FML contracts for passenger vehicles and trucks, in conjunction with the FML dept.Collection of outstanding payments and ensuring all cheques where collected on time. Show less