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Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Workwear Group is Australia's largest workwear provider. The group has 2 distinct divisions. The Direct to customer Uniforms business and a Wholesale model with iconic brands Hard Yakka and King Gee. The Direct uniforms business provides bespoke designed uniform solutions. Key responsibilities of the role:• The position has strategic and operational accountability for the merchandise, supply chain/logistics, merchandise planning, product sourcing and marketing functions. o Merchandise strategy execution from design and product technical through to category/ range optimisationo Logistics strategy with a significant restructure of the logistics network globallyo Global sourcing strategy has undergone considerable transformation to new supply options driving improved margins and improved speed to marketo Planning and inventory optimisation with a reset of the working capital levels in the business o Marketing strategy reset with a focus on establishing a clear Brand strategy for the groups Industrial brands• My team was approximately 250 team members across the Melbourne based support office and DC network.

Melbourne, Australia

Rodd and Gunn is a men’s fashion brand operating retail stores across Australia and New Zealand. In addition the business operates a wholesale division in the US market and is launching retail standalone also. Key responsibilities of the role:• The position has end to end accountability for the Finance, Information Technology, Supply Chain and e-commerce functions, namely:o Delivery of accurate and timely financial reports to support the board and CEO with guidance and pro-active insight into the financial operations of the business.o Oversee the integrity of the company’s IT systems and develop a strategic roadmap of all systems including the digital platforms.o Manage the smooth and cost efficient operation of logistics in all markets.o Lead the e-commerce digital function from both an operational day to day perspective and the development of a longer term strategic plan.

The Coles group operates 4 retail brands at over 900 sites Australia wide. The brands include Liquorland, First Choice, Vintage Cellars and the Spirits Hotel group.The key responsibilities of the role:• All financial activities of the group: -company accounts -budgets, forecasting, management reporting -commercial business partnering -risk and audit functions• In addition there was a Program Management Office (PMO) responsible for system and process improvements across the 4 brands that reported into this position• Cash flow and balance sheet analysis driving down working capital and funds employed• Commercial business partner with senior leadership team on setting strategic direction for the Liquor group of companies• Providing business insights on performance and opportunities for improved performance• Presentations to the Coles Board on company performance and future direction

Myer is Australia’s largest department store chain operating 70 stores Australia wide with a turnover of $3.3 billion.I was appointed General Manager of Myer's supply chain in 2010 where I was responsible for the delivery of the supply chain business strategy and the execution of the end-to-end domestic and international supply chain operations. Myer operates 4 distribution centres in Australia and 4 international hubs in Asia. The Myer supply chain has undergone a complete overhaul as it was separated out of the Coles group environment in late 2006.Key responsibilities of the role:• The supply chain team comprised 15 support centre team members and 240 merchandise planning team members.• In addition there were approximately 100 team members across the domestic supply chain network.• Management of 4 Myer Australian distribution centres -Safety is the number 1 priority -Supply chain vendor management and partnering -KPI and cost management -Industrial relations strategy and execution• International supply chain -Responsible for the product flow of direct sourced product through 4 Asian hubs -Shipping carrier negotiations with pricing, speed and scheduling -KPI management with a focus on speed to marketIn October 2012, I was promoted to the role of General Manager Supply Chain and Merchandise Planning• Merchandise planning key responsibilities -Budgeting, forecasting and planning for merchandise categories -Sales, gross profit margin and open to buy management -Inventory analysis – clearance strategy

In this role I was primarily responsible for the commercial finance operations of the Myer business. I gained some valuable market experience during the IPO of the business as outlined below.Key responsibilities of the role:• Management and board reporting• Presentation to executive on company performance• Budgeting and forecasting for the group – Profit and Loss, Balance sheet and Cash Flow• Analysis of sales, inventory and gross profit trends • Capital investment evaluations • Cost of doing business and inventory focus in consultation with Merchandise, Procurement, Stores and Support office functions.• Myer Due Diligence team through the sale of the business from Coles to the Texas Pacific Group.• Myer IPO • Prospectus preparation / financial sign-off of forecasts and historical data.• Experience in analyst and investor briefings with CFO and CEO• Participated in the domestic road show

Melbourne, Australia

June 2006 – November 2006October 2007 – February 2008In June 2006 post the acquisition of Myer by the Texas Pacific Group a private equity firm I was provided the opportunity to act in the CFO role for a period of 6 months, and then for a another term from October 2007 to February 2008.Key focus of the role during this period was working closely with the CEO and Executive chairman on resetting the financial expectations of the business through a number of reengineering initiatives.Key responsibilities of the role:• Responsible for company accounts including taxation, treasury, banking covenants, risk and audit functions.• Cash flow management• Budgets, forecasting and management reporting• Presentations to the Board on company performance• Re-engineering project workgroups post the acquisition. • CODB to a sustainable level• Balance sheet analysis driving down funds employed• Myer representative and management sign-off for the Due Diligence Committee on Myer Convertible notes issueI gained some valuable market experience during the IPO of the business.• Prospectus preparation / financial sign-off of forecasts and historical data.• Experience in analyst and investor briefings with CFO and CEO• Participated in the domestic road show

Various commercial accounting roles at the both the Tasmanian Manufacturing sites and the Melbourne Head Office. Experience with manufacturing accounting, standard costing's, COGS and site efficiency measures.

Bachelor Of Business, Accounting And Marketing

High School Certificate