Key Achievements:Delivered outstanding performance against a number of high value KPI’s; attained 98% retail product availabilityExceeded 14 inventory turns annually and less than 0.2% Excess and Obsolescence Represented the Group as a member of the Australian Telstra Leadership Team; contributed to the growth and development of the wider business - operationally and strategicallyProductively managed the senior executive relationship with the customer’s device, sales, retail operations, finance supply chain teams to exceed service delivery and customer expectationsTrusted as the Brightstar expert on Supply Chain delivery; internally and externallyPersonally responsible for the maintenance and execution of the Supply Chain Planning strategic service roadmapResponsibilities:Directing the Supply Chain team, optimising services, orchestrating and facilitating sourcing, forecasting, reporting and purchasing requirements to deliver device portfolio performance and profitability for the company’s key customer. Managing supply chain projects from inception to completion, devising and producing policies, developing a team of 26. Overseeing the allocation and delivery of a $2.5m budget, monitoring services including supply chain planning and delivery, inventory optimisation, retail operations, master data, purchasing, ISO accreditation, and governance.Reviewing supplier relationships, resolving problems, examining the S&OP processes, consensus forecast, demand supply balancing and purchasing to evaluate and recommend innovative practices to improve processes and efficiency. Monitoring inventory levels to achieve Operator targets leading to the optimisation of the physical supply chain. Taking ownership for the CPFR process, working alongside upstream suppliers to improve delivery performance and uncover efficiencies to improve the Operator Supply Chain. Governing online e-commerce, reporting portals and the tools used in service delivery and performance tracking.

Key Achievements:Successfully spearheaded the delivery of the Devices Ranging service; enabled the customer to make informed analytical decisions on Device Selections consistent with overall business strategyEffectively controlled the New Product Introduction service, led to efficiency for the customer to offer quality devices delivered first to market Made a significant contribution to product lifecycle decisions; introduced practices and strategies in the customer’s organisation which improved profitability and market shareExpertly developed and evolved the product lifecycle management tools and processes; increased portfolio profitability Optimised the physical supply chain; improved service levels while simultaneously maximising the return on investment of working capital, and reducing obsolescenceAchieved budgeted cost centre; delivered EBITDA for the Brightstar New Zealand BusinessResponsibilities:Managed the Device Management and Supply Chain teams, controlled the strategic and operational sourcing functions, created and integrated a seamless supply chain management process, facilitated the transition of projects. Effected an efficient supply chain with overall accountability for market intelligence, device strategy and ranging, new products, e-learning, product lifecycle management, integrated business planning and supply chain executionMentored and encouraged key personnel to achieve set standards, developed robust relationships with the customer’s device, sales and finance supply chain teams to ensure service delivery exceeded expectations. Key strategic and operational contributor to enhancing the profitability of the business, acquired and delivered strategic and tactical market Intelligence to offer recommendations and make business decisions. Skilfully devised and delivered diagnostic reports, measured and analysed performance against high value KPI’s.

Key Achievements:Led a number of new product initiatives from inception to launchExecuted efficient demand forecasts and product plans, collaborated with suppliers to manage effective raw material deliveries, planned and introduced warehousing and inventory controls to maximise efficiencyProfitably managed an annual budget exceeding $73 million

Key Achievements:Delivered a number of projects and initiatives for the Vodafone Romanian Supply Chain, Sales and Finance TeamsPinpointed and implemented pricing and efficiency improvementsDesigned the Sales Operations Planning and procurement plan to achieve sales forecast, ensured alignment with local working capital and product availability targetsManaged the outsourcing of 3PL operations and servicesDesigned and led the implementation of Trade Pricing for Dealer Channel

Key Achievements:Negotiated and agreed expectations and business planning process with manufacturers and suppliers to meet financial goals, EBITDA, and connection targetsDefined the sales allocation process, aligned inventory distribution with sales orders, forecasts and business strategiesProvided effective performance management and the on-going redesign of KPIs in accordance with corporate targets

Key AchievementsReduced costs and inventory, performed profitability analysis to enable productive future planning and sales reportingWorked as a pivotal member of a team to continually improve processes, and drive the mill to increase production by 12.5% (136 m3 to 153m3), while maintaining a recovery level above 67% Implemented and maintained ISO 9001 quality systems, and quality control of raw materials and converted products