Michael Watson Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This role acts as the strategic business partner for the supply chain function interfacing with the other functions of the IXOM business as well as regulatory bodies, suppliers and customers.Managing a team of mechanical & process engineers to implement technical changes and improvements.• Lead major projects including the integration of new business acquisitions within supply chain function.• Lead the Management of Change process on behalf of the supply chain function for new supply chains and key changes by adhering to Ixom’s critical SHE/QA controls, legislation and Australian Standards. Implement those supply chains from order-to-cash.• Monitor supplier performance for newly implemented supply chains.• Manage real time safety incidents within our supply chains or manufacturing sites, and later conduct detailed root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.• Accountable for pricing relating to the complex, bespoke multi-modal and multi-package international & domestic chemical supply chain solutions including toll manufacturing applications from order-to-cash.• Undertake site audits to determine loading/unloading capabilities and to ensure adherence to Ixom’s policies, Australian Standards and other regulations.• Manage and negotiate supplier contracts & support commercial on customer tender pricing/contracts.• Onboard new suppliers by conducting audits, high supplier risk assessments, invoicing process, distribution process, coordinating tender/contract performance requirements.• Accountable for all pricing, procurement, technical management & testing of the international and domestic Ixom-leased/owned bulk liquid chemical, acid & gas fleet of ISO tank containers (300+).• Develop & update robust critical control policies to ensure appropriate ISO tanks are selected for DG chemicals in terms of compatibility, engineering, Australian Standards, IMDG/ADG/IMO regulations, site loading/unloading capabilities.

East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Leading the export function for Australia.Overseeing safety and the end-to-end order process from order placement to final delivery including international logistics and management of the financial transaction for Ixom. Managing an operational team and adding value through process standardisation, forging relationships and providing expertise and support to the business divisions.Accountable for export compliance in terms of quarantine; hazardous and dangerous goods; scheduled drugs and poisons; chemical weapon and drug agents/precursors; and CITES.The team incorporates international cross-trade shipments and the management of the domestic and international import isotainer, drum and cylinder fleets.Main market segments include mining, gas and water treatment. Supporting and driving major manufacturing projects to reduce supply chain costs and increase efficiencies and safety.

East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Managing the international and domestic Ixom-leased and customer-owned bulk liquids chemical, acid & gas fleet of ISO tank containers (600+), drums and cylinders (1,000+) predominantly carrying dangerous goods Class 2.3, Class 3, Class 5, Class 6 & Class 8.Technical:- Identify appropriate ISO tanks to be used for a particular DG chemical, acid or gas in terms of ASME, Australian Standards, combatibility, IMDG/ADG regulations as well as specific gravity & safety data sheets.- Manage modifications to ISO tanks per the site loading and unloading requirements as well as ADG/IMDG regulations.- Manage ISO tank repairs and maintenance in accordance with annual budgets.Logistics:- Coordinate statutory testing of ISO tanks.- Ensure ISO tank availability for both domestic and international customers through constant monitoring of testing, repairs and tracking.- Coordinate import empty DG residue returns for chlorine and ammonia cylinders/drums and as well as ISO tanks across various chemicals, acids and gases. Arrange and make considerations for ABF & Quarantine requirements.- Forecast domestic and international requirements and ensure equipment and stock is available.Vendor management:- Negotiate ISO tank transport, leasing and repair contracts.- Develop operational KPIs and manage vendors accordingly.SH&E:- Undertake safety and compliance audits of suppliers and depots in accordance with SH&E requirements.- Strive for zero workplace injuries and fatalities through continuous improvements in safety and procedures.- Record and investigate safety incidents, and identify corrective actions.Process:- Identify inefficiencies and drive improvements in both the supply chain and SAP.- Lead projects in terms of leasing, modifications, documentation, shipping and customs. Stakeholders:- Work with key internal and external stakeholders to maximise value to customers.

Southbank, Melbourne

Lead the international logistics team.- Coordinating operational processes for new ISO tank agency (Bulkhaul Ltd).- Manage and update operational processes.- Interviewing and hiring of new staff.- Training of new staff.- Monitor staff performance.- Allocating clients to account managers.- Determining correct tariff classification.- Coordinating with IT to further customise our system and documents to meet our changing needs.- Contiunally researching and looking for new service providers to improve our customer service.- Negotiating rates with shipping lines, transport companies and overseas agents.- Developing new clients and maintaining ongoing relationships.- Advising staff on Australian customs laws and requirements.- Keeping up to date with changes to international free trade agreements and other documents affecting import clearance.- Learning more about the types of cargo our clients are moving especially in terms of bulk liquids and hazardous chemicals.

Southbank, Melbourne

Sole coordinator nationally for all export & import shipments for the company.- Air, road, sea and rail. FCL, LCL, FCX, RORO, ISO tanks and break bulk via every state in Australia.- Specialise in import and export of ISO tanks as the Australian agents for Bulkhaul Ltd.- Using Excel, Outlook, Cargowise & EDI to multi-task all steps for every job from door-to-door.- Maintain the highest customer service levels as the utmost priority.- Coordinating with agents all over the world including Australia, Italy, USA, China, UK, India & NZ.- Quoting import/export FCL, LCL, FCX and Break Bulk rates.- Coordinate empty reposition of tank containers both domestically and internationally.- Liaising with multiple shipping lines simultaneously for export/import rates & bookings.- Sourcing and booking the most efficient transport companies in all states of Australia.- Creating delivery orders, LCL manifests, cartage advices, certificates of origin and timeslot request documents.- Creating PRAs and EDNs for export shipments.- Liaising with Patricks, DP World, co-loader depots and warehouses.- Liaising with customers brokers for Australian Customs clearance.- Sending container releases for export shipments.- Completing dangerous goods applications and MO41s.- Creating forwarding instruction, foreign and AUD invoices, certificates of origin and bills of lading.- Organising credit terms.- Numerous daily reporting on finances, current and future shipments.- Face to face meetings with clients.- Lodgement of sea cargo.- Monitoring of emails outside of work hours.- Handing damaged tank claims.

Southbank, Melbourne

Oceanic Shipping are the agents for TS Lines Shipping Line.-Provide exceptional customer service.- Using EDI to enter and monitor export container bookings for TS Lines; taken via phone and email for destinations in Asia & Middle East.- Managing close relationships with export clients.- Daily reporting using Excel and EDI.- Liaising with empty depots and overseas agencies.- Working together with Operations, Documentation, Sales and Accounts teams.- Solving problems by co-ordinating with terminals regarding out-of-gauge, damaged, incorrectly PRA’d/delivered containers.

- Using multiple IT systems simultaneously.- Building print advertisements for customers.- Focussing on achieving high revenue with zero mistakes.- High pressure environment working to strict deadlines.- Creating rosters for employees.- Trained new staff.- Delegating work assignments to various members of the team.- Multiple customer commendation awards.- Completed team leader course.

Bachelor Of Business, Global Logistics & Supply Chain

Activities and Societies: Undertook a work placement at Oceanic in the penultimate year of my degree.Examines all aspects and issues.

Diploma Of Customs Broking

Diploma, Business Management

German Language