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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Leading Tradelink's national store operations with full network P&L responsibility. Responsible for network operations (220 sites, 1000 team members), EH&S, facilities management, national service delivery(Fleet management of 500+ delivery vehicles), online order fulfilment (B2B & B2C) & store format & network development projects. Other achievements, - Lead successful new company wide ERP implementation project.- 300% reduction in network TRIFR rate. - (2022) Tradelink… Show more Leading Tradelink's national store operations with full network P&L responsibility. Responsible for network operations (220 sites, 1000 team members), EH&S, facilities management, national service delivery(Fleet management of 500+ delivery vehicles), online order fulfilment (B2B & B2C) & store format & network development projects. Other achievements, - Lead successful new company wide ERP implementation project.- 300% reduction in network TRIFR rate. - (2022) Tradelink was awarded Best Leadership Development Program - Australian National HR Awards- Succesful outsourcing of FM function for 220 store network. - Implemented telematics into entire national delivery fleet. Show less

Perth, Australia

Lead a newly formed regional team across WA, SA and NT for the Tradelink & Northerns network. Full branch network P&L responsibility with management accountability for a zone team of 200 employees in a network of 50 trade and showroom locations. Responsibility for branch operations, showroom sales, network plumber sales team leadership, local project delivery and EHS leadership. Other achievements, - Updated & converted all network branches to a single brand identity… Show more Lead a newly formed regional team across WA, SA and NT for the Tradelink & Northerns network. Full branch network P&L responsibility with management accountability for a zone team of 200 employees in a network of 50 trade and showroom locations. Responsibility for branch operations, showroom sales, network plumber sales team leadership, local project delivery and EHS leadership. Other achievements, - Updated & converted all network branches to a single brand identity (Tradelink).- Rationalised local warehousing operations to improve zone profitability. - Lead implementation of West Zone EBA. - Significantly improved team zone engagement scores and participation. Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Provided Operations Leadership for Masters Home Improvement network across Victoria and WA and also Regional Merchandise Leadership across WA & SA.

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for Merchandise Strategy, Supplier Negotiation,Ranging, Replenishment & Sourcing,TimberBuilding Supplies, Doors & WindowsHardware & FixingsPlumbing & ElectricalGarden, Garden Tools & OutdoorIrrigation & WateringTools & Power Tools - Identified several global brands & new ranges for distribution & launch in Australia. - Supported appropriate product ranging & sourcing of Lowes private label products.

Sydney, Australia

Developed ranging strategy, category plans and established trading agreements with key suppliers during the format development of Masters. I established an Environmental Sourcing Policy and introduced market leading product solutions in this area.

Perth, Australia

CPS is a member controlled buying coopertaive focussed on the hardware and building materials market. My role was to manage operations while the business de-merged from a larger established buying-group. I lead the development of supplier management practices and established a supply contract framework to support the needs of all members. Leading a negotiating team, I re-established previous relationships with >500 suppliers and completed individual trading agreements with each supplier… Show more CPS is a member controlled buying coopertaive focussed on the hardware and building materials market. My role was to manage operations while the business de-merged from a larger established buying-group. I lead the development of supplier management practices and established a supply contract framework to support the needs of all members. Leading a negotiating team, I re-established previous relationships with >500 suppliers and completed individual trading agreements with each supplier within a 8 month time frame. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Piping, Roofing & Irrigation categories.

Perth, Australia

Branding, marketing, ranging, sourcing & store format.

Western Region

Lead the West Zone merchandise & category teams for the hardware & building teams. - Lead the Buying Teams for Building Materials , Timber, Plumbing, Doors, Hardware & Fixings (6 Buyers)- Category strategy, range decisions & planning, promotional programs, Local ranging and new store execution.- Annual negotiation of key supplier agreements.

Western Region

Responsible for Bunnings Trade activity across the West Zone network (WA, SA & NT)

Western Region

Responsible for category strategy, product range selection, promotional plans & execution, supplier negotiation, trading agreements for the following product categories throughout this period. (Paint, Flooring, BBQ's & Outdoor)

Western Region

Branding, marketing, advertising & local promotions.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Language And Literature, General