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Rümlang, Zürich, Ch

• Manage the Supply Chain & Procurement function for the Gliderol, Ezi-Roll and Best Door businesses • Drive a continuous improvement culture around health and safety • Manage demand planning and drive Sales & Operations Planning processes for new and existing products • Create the company’s supply chain strategy • Evaluate, create and report on KPIs • Support stock and cycle counts as well as annual Stocktake processes • Facilitate and drive safety stock program in alignment with agreed service levels and stock holding settings across all national sites • Facilitate and drive stock analysis program across all SKU’s • Strategically manage local and overseas sources of supply • Source cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes • Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for businesses growth • Ensure that health and safety risks are identified and controlled • Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals • Plan and organise the transport and distribution of the company’s products and raw materials with optimum efficiency and economy while meeting the needs of internal and external customers

Geebung, Queensland, Au

• Responsible for the strategy, continuous improvement, and daily operations of distribution, warehousing, logistics, demand planning, production planning, sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management. • Function as a liaison between sales and manufacturing to ensure customer requirements are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. • Provide direct leadership of the national distribution network. • Optimise warehouse operations for both domestic and export channels. • Lead the team in implementing best practices, driving continuous improvements, and measuring performance through agreed KPIs. • Oversee and manage the national customer service team. • Develop strategies to manage slow and obsolete stock (SLOB). • Collaborate with freight providers to establish the best processes and rates and review all freight terms and agreements. • Utilise the ERP system for supply chain and logistics functions. • Oversee the sales and operations planning process to mitigate supply chain delays for imported materials and manufactured products. • Manage national warehouse reporting to ensure compliance with statutory and company OHS requirements for all work practices.Key Achievements Included:• Reduced interstate transfer freight by 10% • Significantly improved DIFOT for stock transfers by 45% • Reduced Inventory holding by 30% • Reduced out of stock items by 10% • Significantly improved inventory accuracy by 40% • Significantly improved cycle count completion by 20% • Managed and coordinated full business stocktake. • Implemented Netsuite Warehouse Management System (WMS) • Implemented MachShip Transport Management System (TMS) • Implemented Formal Contract Management System with key suppliers. • Designed and implemented Supply Chain Strategic Plan • Reconfigured Demand Planning Software • Conducted various freight tenders - Domestic / International • Created and implemented Chain of Responsibility Policy & Training Pack

Auckland, Nz

• Manages all import, export and land based transport across Australia• Responsible for the freight budget across Australia• Responsible for procurement of all freight across Australia • Manages the Queensland Logistics team directly covering purchasing, inwards, despatch, warehousing and inventory including P&L and DIFOT responsibility.• Manages the Queensland Foams Conversion team overseeing the end to end process from production to distribution including P&L and DIFOT responsibility.• Responsible for an overall team of 65 people.• Support and guide all Inwards and Outwards functions to ensure service levels and KPIs for incoming and outgoing are met.• Manages transport systems in accordance with required distribution channels including import, export, metropolitan, regional, Interstate linehaul & couriers across Australia.• Negotiates freight rates and contractual terms with suppliers to achieve desired group outcomes • Developed freight strategies to support multi-channel fulfillment options based on customer requirements • Project manages key transport and production initiatives through development, implementation and embedment

Auckland, Nz

• Oversee all import, export, and land-based transport across Australia and New Zealand. • Manage all eCommerce transport requirements across Australia and New Zealand. • Direct transport systems of the Group according to required distribution channels, including import, export, metropolitan, regional, interstate linehaul, and couriers across Australia and New Zealand. • Develop service level agreements with customers and suppliers, ensuring the delivery of agreed objectives with a focus on achieving win-win outcomes. • Manage areas of indirect sourcing for the Group, including MHE equipment. • Supervise the Queensland warehouse, inwards, inventory, and dispatch teams. • Manage the Group freight matrix interface with the groups finance & systems to ensure understanding, interpretation, and alignment with associated fees and charges at any given point in time. • Develop freight strategies to support multi-channel fulfillment options based on customer requirements. • Project manage key transport and distribution initiatives through their development, implementation, and integration. • Managed a department budget of over 25 million dollars.Key Achievements Included:• Developed and facilitated strong relationships between internal departments and external suppliers. • Reduced business-to-consumer freight spend by 50%. • Created visibility of key metrics, including safety, service, efficiency, and quality. • Designed and implemented a formal contract management framework and process for all logistics suppliers. • Facilitated the creation of a Group Logistics Department vision, mission, and team charter. • Drove cross-consolidation of brands throughout the delivery process, reducing freight spend. • Led and managed the Victorian dispatch team to standardize functions across all Group manufacturing sites in Australia and New Zealand.

Stavanger, Rogaland, No

• Managed the daily operational requirements of inbound and outbound logistic services to customers across Australia and New Zealand. • Initiated and maintained effective and professional relationships with current and potential suppliers, negotiating the best possible purchasing conditions, including payment terms. • Developed and maintained measures to manage raw material and finished product inventories, as well as business risks associated with facilities and materials under management. • Ensured the development and implementation of logistics and inventory systems and tools based on insight into the drivers of efficient purchasing and inventory management. • Organized, managed, developed, and staffed the department in alignment with business unit objectives. • Proposed the department budget and actively managed expenditure, taking corrective actions where necessary. • Managed the pick and delivery schedule for all 6 state-based distribution centres liaising with key stakeholders • Managed the operations and systems from all company-owned warehouses (4). • Managed a department budget of over 20 million dollars. Key Achievements Included:• Developed and fostered strong relationships between internal departments and external suppliers. • Created and implemented an Induction and Chain of Responsibility training pack for all logistics team members and contractors. • Established visibility of key metrics, encompassing safety, service, efficiency, and quality. • Designed and implemented a formal contract management framework and process for all logistics suppliers. • Developed key models to plan and strategize outbound labour, internal transport, and storage requirements. • Facilitated the creation of a Logistics Department Vision, Mission, and team charter. • Successfully reduced forecast outbound labour spend by 10% between November 2016 and February 2017.

Strathpine , Qld, Au

• Accountable for overseeing a $30Mn+ annual freight budget across Australia and New Zealand. • Supervise transport systems and requirements of the Group in accordance with necessary distribution channels. • Ensure safety and efficiency of deliveries at all stores and manage daily distribution requirements as per schedule. • Supervise and execute complete haulage requirements of major events like Bathurst 1000, e.g. internal inventory transfer • Maintain and enhance relationships with transportation partners, negotiate freight rates, and supervise tenders to sustain cost efficiencies and performance. • Oversee the logistics of all new / refurbished stores across the Group. • Actively manage the planning, forecasting, and reporting of the transport budget, aligning closely with key stakeholders in the Supply Chain department. • Design and maintain weekly Freight Reports highlighting current financials, pallet builds and service performance. • Managed the pick and delivery schedule for all six state-based distribution centres, maintaining communication with key stakeholders to ensure optimization of transport and labour requirements. • Conduct performance management focusing on improvement strategies for finances, assets and customer relationship. Key Achievements Included:• Led projects for SAP Shipments, SAP DIFOT, and Target Operating Model Implementation. • Served as the Treasurer and Secretary for SCLAA Qld from 2015 to 2016. • Designed and implemented the Supply Chain Incident Management System across all Super Retail Group Australian and New Zealand stores in 2015.

Strathpine , Qld, Au

• Accountable for managing a $30Mn+ annual freight budget across Australia and New Zealand. • Oversee all online and offline freight requirements from 8 distribution centres across Australia (7) and New Zealand (1), catering to clients such as Supercheap Auto, BCF, Rays Outdoors, Gold Cross Cycles, Rebel, Amart, Workout World, and FCO. • Supervise and execute complete haulage requirements for major events like the Bathurst 1000, including internal inventory transfers. • Ensure the safety and efficiency of deliveries at all stores and manage daily distribution requirements according to schedule. • Maintain and enhance relationships with transportation partners, negotiate freight rates, and supervise tenders to sustain cost efficiencies and performance. • Oversee the logistics of all new / refurbished stores across the Group. • Develop and maintain the entire Group's transportation budget and financials, including reports, invoices, etc. • Managed the pick and delivery schedule for all six state-based distribution centres, maintaining communication with key stakeholders to ensure optimization of transport and labour requirements. • Design and maintain weekly Freight Reports highlighting current financials, pallet builds, and service performance. • Conduct performance management, focusing on improvement strategies for finances, assets, and customer relationships. Key Achievements Included:• Member of QTLC (Queensland Transport & Logistics Council) from 2014 to 2016. • Presented in the Online Retail Logistics Conference in Sydney as an industry presenter in 2014. • Served as a General Committee Member of SCLAA Qld from 2014 to 2015. • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the National Primary Freight Project in 2014. • Led the Store and Customer Module of the New Sydney DC project in 2013. • Served as the Project Transition Lead for the National Secondary Freight Tender from 2012 to 2013.

Zurich, Ch

• Accountable for managing $5.5Mn+ annual recycling operations across Queensland and the Northern Territories. • Supervised the maintenance of recycling equipment throughout Queensland with a budget of $425K. • Oversaw operations at Gold Coast and Coopers Plains depots with Kriaris Transport, as well as operations at Petrie Mill Weighbridge, including the loading and unloading of 200K tonnes PA of wastepaper products. • Managed all financial aspects by leading a team of 9, including reporting on capital expenditures, purchasing within Queensland, profit and loss analysis, and developing business strategies and annual financial targets. • Negotiated and coordinated all transport contracts with business partners and supervised all imports and exports. • Conducted performance management by establishing, monitoring, and evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs) in quality, productivity, utilisation, costs, and other key result areas, especially for contractors, and initiated corrective measures where necessary. • Updated and maintained manuals for contractor operations and safety, as well as equipment operations like compactors and balers. • Developed and implemented plans for effective operational processes (plant, equipment, technology) and high employee engagement (alignment, credibility, performance, and capability of staff). • Ensured compliance and led improvements in safety standards, procedures, protocols, environmental regulations, and employment laws and policies for contractors, raw material handlers, and agents.Key Achievements Included:• Served as the Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the SSM Module of the QAD Amcor Recycling National IT Upgrade in 2011. • Designed and implemented a recycling intranet and multiple databases at Amcor to enhance efficiency • Was a member of the Waste Contractors and Recyclers Association of Queensland (WCRAQ) Special Interest Group for High Density Areas in 2010.

Mascot, Nsw, Au

On on relief basis:• Oversaw the Transport, Cabin Cleaning, Equipment Makeup, and Wash-up Departments (P&L), which collectively comprised 250 staff members. • Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment with the Master Production schedule and to facilitate the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Mascot, Nsw, Au

• Supervised the Transport Department (P&L) with 73 staff, overseeing a budget of $4Mn, and the Fleet Repairs & Maintenance budget of $900K. • Managed a fleet of 43 trucks and vans, including implementing a Preventative Maintenance Program and overseeing unscheduled maintenance activities to maximize fleet availability. • Responsible for allocating drivers and vehicles to ensure on-time deliveries through the design and management of efficient rosters. • Oversaw complete performance management, including that of ramp staff, delivery personnel, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance, HACCP standards, timekeeping, security, and absenteeism. • Ensured compliance with Corporate and Divisional Service Standards, as well as safety regulations, among all staff. • Maintained the Master Production schedule and labour resources to control department costs. • Conducted all necessary incident investigations. Key Achievements Included:• Actively participated in the Qantas A380 project and served as Project Leader in three business improvement projects from 2005 to 2008. • Designed and installed the Transport Intranet at Qantas Flight Catering Centres in Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne.

Mascot, Nsw, Au

• Ensured rigorous adherence to AQIS, Customs, and HACCP regulations, Corporate Occupational Health and Safety policies, Corporate Customer Service Standards, and safety protocols for drivers and staff in the dock area. • Enhanced fleet availability and efficiency through a Preventive Maintenance Program and coordinated allocation of drivers (groups of 20), vehicles (43), and cabin cleaning crews. • Managed departmental costs within forecast by optimising staff labour, overseeing daily profit and loss, ensuring compliance with on-time delivery standards, assigning driver duties during downtime, and monitoring daily performance metrics such as customer service, OHS, hygiene, discipline, timekeeping, security, and absenteeism. • Developed and implemented an electronic flight allocation system for International Drivers. Key Achievements Included:• Co-designed a Ramp Safety training package that was implemented for all Catering Ramp Staff while serving as Dockmaster at Qantas.

Mascot, Nsw, Au

Canberra, Au

• Driving trucks for 7BASB Medical Corp

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