Reporting to the COO and leading a team of 7 Freight and Transport specialists managing a $40M national and international freight budget, overseeing freight partners' relationships and executing projects worth over $3.5M.Achievements:➡️ Led the implementation of 30 recommendations under Project Mercury, including warehouse redesign, tech upgrades, and cross-docking, projected to save $1M annually. ➡️ Delivered $5M in savings by leading freight cost reduction projects, including a Supplier Freight portal, tender negotiations, and packing consolidation. ➡️ Established Daily Operations Reviews and Labour Planning tools across all DCs, driving daily target achievement and backlog management.Key Responsibilities:► Oversee NSW DC operations, leading a 60-member team managing logistics for 30,000+ SKUs.► Collaborate with the COO on strategic plans and advise on enterprise projects and operations.► Primary IT liaison for MS Dynamics 365 deployment, driving productivity improvements across 8 DCs.► Implement a Labour Planning tool to track productivity and display performance dashboards.► Developed Daily Operations Review routines to standardise planning and monitor performance.► Lead budget management, forecasting and establishing cost savings targets.► Chair management meetings to update stakeholders on project progress and fiscal performance.► Engage with IT, Finance, and Sales to drive strategic collaboration and operational improvements.► Review team requirements, allocating resources for shopfloor support and project scoping.► Maintain stakeholder buy-in through change management and internal communications.

Reported to the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing distribution operations across 7 major Distribution Centres in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA, leading 8 direct reports managing the logistics of up to 300,000 SKUs per month in parcels, boxes, and pallets delivered to customers.Achievements:➡️ Increased Customer DIFOT from 92% to 95% by optimising order processing, stock availability, and communication between teams. ➡️ Delivered $1.5M in Distribution P&L savings and $5M in Freight savings in FY24 through workforce optimisation and cost reduction, contributing to $30M EBIT. ➡️ Executed a COVID contingency plan within 24 hours, maintaining operations and minimising customer impact during the global supply chain crisis and ERP deployment.Key Responsibilities: ► Led distribution and transport strategy, focusing on capacity building, system upgrades and safety. ► Supported DC Managers in staff engagement, recruitment, and capacity building for 500 employees. ► Managed a $120M budget, overseeing $80M for operations and $40M for freight and logistics needs. ► Developed contingency plans and cross-docking models to address global supply chain disruptions. ► Oversaw MS Dynamics rollout across DCs during COVID, stabilising operations during deployment. ► Led continuous improvements using Lean methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce waste. ► Worked with the Head of Procurement on inventory and warehouse optimisation initiatives. ► Collaborated with leadership teams to address customer issues, drive business, and review performance. ► Ensured compliance with Chain of Responsibility regulations and sustainability goals. ► Optimised staffing by approving hires, reducing casuals, and promoting multiskilling initiatives.

Oversaw daily operations of the Greystanes DC in Sydney, managing a team of 80 employees in the efficient pick and pack of approx. 3,000 daily orders while handling workflow, order fulfilment, logistical challenges, and process optimisation to meet high-volume demands and maintain operational excellence.Achievements and Outcomes: ➡️ Executed national strategies to enhance safety, cost efficiency, engagement, and service. ➡️ Managed a $25M P&L, leading budgeting processes and achieving fiscal goals through cost control. ➡️ Implemented safety programs, reducing TRIFR from 35 to 0. ➡️ Led a pack automation project, cutting 18 FTEs by eliminating manual processes. ➡️ Developed KPIs to improve DIFOT, reduce Days to Despatch, and increase engagement by 10%. ➡️ Worked with Sales, Safety, Operations, Finance, and HR to maximise opportunities and efficiency. ➡️ Boosted employee engagement with a daily communication plan across DC operations. ➡️ Hosted weekly meetings to review DC performance and P&L with Finance and Team Leaders.

Reported directly to the CEO, providing strategic leadership and overseeing the overall management of a $40 million operating budget.Achievements: ➡️ Secured $29M to improve mill performance, uptime and reduce breakdowns. ➡️ Implemented a new maintenance program, reducing stoppages by 27%, increasing efficiency by 9%, and production by 15%. ➡️ Developed a crop-planting program with the Fiji Government, boosting crop yield by 22%. ➡️ Managed stakeholder relationships, minimising strikes and disruptions for two years. ➡️ Closed a redundant sugar mill, managing political, logistical, and staffing impacts efficiently. Key Responsibilities: ► Directed transport and harvest operations for three mills and managed fleet and rail infrastructure. ► Increased sugarcane production from 1.36M to 1.9M tonnes in two years, reducing TCTS from 13 to 9. ► Managed three mills, 1,500 employees, maintenance, and capital projects to reach production targets. ► Participated in Board meetings, and liaised with government and industry stakeholders. ► Managed FSC's public image, working with unions and media to maintain industry status. ► Liaised with 12,000 growers and coordinated with government and industry bodies. ► Communicated mill performance through media updates, stakeholder meetings, and Board briefings.