Ducon Building Solutions is a specialist in live and complex operational environments, where a 24/7 operation is required. We understand the importance of limiting the impact of our projects on ongoing operations and prioritise open and transparent communication with our clients to avoid any surprises. Our team is flexible and able to operate in live spaces where shutting down operations is not an option, making the seemingly impossible possible.

Boss Polymer is one of Australia's leading plastic and rubber extrusion manufacturers, specialising in extruding both custom-designed and generic products in a selection of engineering plastics and rubber. This encompasses LDPE, Crastin and rubbers such as silicone, Nitrile and EPDM.Boss offers a technical advice and troubleshooting service. We work together with our client through all stages of the project in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Together, we will identify your specific… Show more Boss Polymer is one of Australia's leading plastic and rubber extrusion manufacturers, specialising in extruding both custom-designed and generic products in a selection of engineering plastics and rubber. This encompasses LDPE, Crastin and rubbers such as silicone, Nitrile and EPDM.Boss offers a technical advice and troubleshooting service. We work together with our client through all stages of the project in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Together, we will identify your specific issues, breakthrough the boundaries and create effective and economic solutions.Our continual emphasis on research and development, and investment in new technologies has led to Boss Polymer becoming leaders in manufacturing and supplying plastic and rubber extrusion profiles across a variety of industries. Show less

Company profile: Subsidiary of Hozelock Ltd, a division of Exel Industries – a Euro900m French MNC. Hozelock is a market leader in watering equipment in Europe with over 80% market share.Responsibility for the full P&L of Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand & Singapore).Achievements: • Launch of Australian ecommerce site in August 21. Generated >300k sales in first year with no marketing investment. • Sales growth of non Bunnings business in Australia over the… Show more Company profile: Subsidiary of Hozelock Ltd, a division of Exel Industries – a Euro900m French MNC. Hozelock is a market leader in watering equipment in Europe with over 80% market share.Responsibility for the full P&L of Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand & Singapore).Achievements: • Launch of Australian ecommerce site in August 21. Generated >300k sales in first year with no marketing investment. • Sales growth of non Bunnings business in Australia over the last 2 years of over 70%. Growth in New Zealand and Singapore of 45% and 30% over the same period. Despite considerable supply chain issues caused by covid, raw material supply and, UK SAP implementation.• Reduced overheads by 50%.• Transition from internal warehouse to 3pl partner, reducing logistics overheads by 25%.• Introduced end to end forecasting and purchasing process that reduced stockouts by 30%.• Southern Hemisphere became profitable for the first time in 10 years. Show less

Key Achievements: ● Successful implementation & upgrades of JDE ERP system with nil business interruption.● Partnership with MD to achieve consistent and sustainable growth to $25m against corporate target of $20m. ● Transition of company from loss making in 1999 to profitable in 2002 and beyond, with corporate 15% ebit target being reached in 2012 and beyond.● Manage end to end Supply Chain to ensure over 98% DIFOT. ● Successful local integration of a number of company… Show more Key Achievements: ● Successful implementation & upgrades of JDE ERP system with nil business interruption.● Partnership with MD to achieve consistent and sustainable growth to $25m against corporate target of $20m. ● Transition of company from loss making in 1999 to profitable in 2002 and beyond, with corporate 15% ebit target being reached in 2012 and beyond.● Manage end to end Supply Chain to ensure over 98% DIFOT. ● Successful local integration of a number of company acquisitions and new distribution agreements.● Gained 3-5% cost efficiencies and service improvements via renegotiations of 3pl, freight forwarding and domestic freight contracts.● Management of Comprehensive Tax Review of all tax matters including Transfer Pricing and GST compliance undertaken by the ATO, resulting in no penalties or tax implications.Key Responsibilities: ● All financial, administration, customer service and HR functions.● Partnership with MD in the sales and profitability of the business.● Regular reporting and presentation to the board of financial and operational performance.● Development of long term strategic plans to ensure growth and business improvement.● All budgeting, forecasting, monthly and weekly reporting.● Establishment of formal procedures and implementation of Fiskars global policies.● Preparation of all statutory reporting requirements (including tax returns, FBT returns, annual statutory accounts, transfer pricing etc) in conjunction with external auditors/tax accountants.● All local IT requirements, including training and data integrity.● All operational issues such as warehouse and distribution functions, purchasing and forecasting functions and customer service. ● To consistently maintain working capital within set parameters. ● Regular review and recommendation of changes to product range assortment.● Responsibility for identifying and rectifying all risk and governance issues.● Managing, developing and mentoring 8 direct staff. Show less

Key Achievements: ● Development and implementation of a new Service Agent Agreement including setting productivity targets, covering over 1,000 agents nationally.● Introduction of formalised month end procedures, Branch and Division reporting requirements that generated a 25% improvement in reporting accuracy.● Formalisation of Division procedures on stocktake and purchasing in line with QA guidelines.● Efficiency gains in Business practices, resulting in reduced labour… Show more Key Achievements: ● Development and implementation of a new Service Agent Agreement including setting productivity targets, covering over 1,000 agents nationally.● Introduction of formalised month end procedures, Branch and Division reporting requirements that generated a 25% improvement in reporting accuracy.● Formalisation of Division procedures on stocktake and purchasing in line with QA guidelines.● Efficiency gains in Business practices, resulting in reduced labour requirements at branch level of approx. 30%.● Successful implementation of centralised Administration Unit to perform administrative duties for all branches resulting in savings > 200k pa.Key Responsibilities:● Monthly reporting and analysis, highlighting trends and opportunities.● Integration of Service Division processes and finalisation of acquisition details from Southcorp.● Integration of financial data from SAP and IBM systems into Email format.● Overall responsibility for all commercial aspects of CDH.● Lead finance and admin team through transformation to Email procedures and policies.● Centralised Accounts Payable function - 7 staff.● Results review and analysis, identify opportunities for growth and efficiencies.● Monthly reporting.● Analysis and improvement of business practices.● Centralised Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Sales Invoicing processes (18 staff reports).● Preparation of Statutory Accounts for submission to Group Office.● Implementation of Corporate and Group procedures. Show less

Company profile: Australia’s leading manufacturer of PVC and PE pipe with manufacturing sites and sales teams Australia-wide. Turnover approximately $350 million.Reporting to: General Manager – IrrigationKey Achievements: ● Streamlining of monthly reporting cycle from 4 to 2 days by restructuring the reporting process and adopting one day reporting principles.● Implementation of Strategic Dealer Network, resulting in sales growth >5% as well as locking in key wholesalers to… Show more Company profile: Australia’s leading manufacturer of PVC and PE pipe with manufacturing sites and sales teams Australia-wide. Turnover approximately $350 million.Reporting to: General Manager – IrrigationKey Achievements: ● Streamlining of monthly reporting cycle from 4 to 2 days by restructuring the reporting process and adopting one day reporting principles.● Implementation of Strategic Dealer Network, resulting in sales growth >5% as well as locking in key wholesalers to the brand.● Researched and wrote submission on drip manufacture project, which gained Board Approval and was adopted for Vinidex’s expansion into a new market sector, resulting in sales growth of $7m.● Rationalisation of sales overheads from 7% to 4% of sales.● Second in charge of the team that identified and led Vinidex Irrigation into new markets, increasing sales from $45 million in 1994 to $60 million in 1996.Key Responsibilities: ● Control financial and general operations of Irrigation group, turnover of approximately $60 million and staff of 120.● Forecasting / Budgeting / Business Planning.● Project Evaluations / Cost Analysis.● Working capital levels.● Cost monitoring and control.● Customer analysis.● Acting General Manager as required.● Monthly Reporting and results analysis.● Oversee all site related issues, including Accounts Payable and Information Systems Department (incorporating Varnet mainframe and PC support). Show less