Peter Gosling Email & Phone Number

Queensland, Australia

In this role, I manage operations, logistics and supply chain for large suppliers of fresh produce to Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and interstate wholesalers throughout Australia.Role includes:► Operational oversight► Management of Brisbane-based distribution centre to facilitate deliveries in a 24/7 facility► National transportation with sub-contracted suppliers ► Supplier contract negotiation and ongoing service management► Client buyer liaison► Quality control with achievement of company’s first certified compliance to Freshcare Quality Supply Chain (in accordance with requirements of ISO 17065)► Food safety► Team leadership with all recruitment, training, coaching and mentoring of staff, contractors, sub-contractors► Training facilitation - food safety and quality control► Supply chain management with leadership of supplier base accreditation to SEDEX - a continuous improvement of ethical performance within the supply chain► Design and implementation of a process that significantly reduced labour hire cost % and streamlined broad supplier practices

Brisbane

In this role, I supplied fruit and vegetables to a national network of clients including chain supermarkets, interstate wholesalers and other chain supermarket pre-packers. I built the company to become a highly successful business that formed relationships with major corporations and grew all accounts with consistently high-quality produce and service.Role included:► Sourcing fruit and vegetables to supply to national client base► New business development, customer relationship management and customer service► Logistics and supply chain► Warehousing and packaging – with management and oversight of large facility in Brisbane► Quality control with achievement and ongoing maintenance of ISO9002 certification► National freight coordination► Operations management► Risk management► Supplier liaison and negotiation (best possible buy price based on fluctuating market conditions)► Customer liaison and negotiation► Acted as a consulting buyer for various clients

North Queensland, Australia

In this role, I coordinated national logistics for the supply of fruit and vegetables to wholesale and retail outlets.Role included:► Supplier / grower liaison in North Queensland► Negotiation on pricing and terms► Supplier relationship management► New business development ► Customer service for large national retail account base

Bachelor Of Business (Commerce), Business Management / Finance

Graduate Certificate In Management