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Mildura, Victoria, Australia

Mildura, Victoria, Australia

Merbein, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Loyal, Driven & Enthusiastic professional who is passionate for safety, efficiency & reliability across Logistics, Supply Chain & Terminal Operations.

Altona North, Victoria, Australia

This role was accountable for the financial & safe operational requirements for Chemtrans Victoria Branch which provided local & nationwide transportation for dangerous goods, chemicals, explosives and other products by road, rail and sea. Key Responsibilities• Champion & Foster a strong safety & compliance culture• Delivery of > $25M Revenue Budget (Local Road, Rail & Wharf, Acid’s Interstate & Hi-Ex)• Monitoring Branch Financial performance, compare & identifying variations.• Supervision, Management & development of 7 direct reports • Lead & Manage Driver group consisting of 50+ Company & Sub-contractor drivers• Engagement, communication & collaboration with multiple chemical customers • Safe & Efficient delivery of Dangerous Goods & High Risk Dangerous Goods• Fleet Allocation & Utilisation (road, rail & sea) both locally & interstate.• Planning & Monitoring of all customer deliveries • Complete monthly customer reporting requirements & attend all meetings• Ensure the On-Time processing of customer consignments• Active collaboration with Business Development Team • Provide end to end delivery solutions for Chemical Customer Supply Chains• Inventory Management• Ensure Fleet Maintenance is delivered• Daily & Monthly NVHAS Compliance & Reporting (Mass, Maintenance & Fatigue)• Seasonal Planning & Forecasting – driver rostering, customer demands & staff leave• Lead & Deliver annual Business Audit Plans • Payroll Processing for all company drivers (Weekly)Key Achievements • Driver & People Engagement – increased monthly engagements for all operational teams • Sustained zero Lost Time Injury performance for 2016 to 2017 • Increased driver incident & near miss reporting• Increased monthly revenue $200k for interstate division • Road Delivery of Lubricants into vessels - seasonal demand value $200-400k• 50% Reduction in monthly overdue work orders

Melbourne, Australia

This role was accountable to lead and implement the transport strategy for Viva Energy (Formerly Shell). Deliver continuous improvement in the management of all transport contracts focusing on the key activities of HSSE, supply chain continuity, and supporting growth through cost management, customer service, and providing an effective supply chain platform for business development. DimensionsStaff 35 (9 direct reports)Modes of Transport: Road & RailHauliers: 10Trucks: 250Drivers: >450Key Responsibilities• Provide Safety Leadership & Vision for the safe & reliable operation of road transport contracts • Engagement & collaboration with multiple hauliers (10) • Drove improvement with HSSE performance • External Stakeholder Management VTA, NBTA, Vic Roads, NSW RMS, SLP, • Delivery of Transport Opex $>200 MPA which included saving of >$5 mln • Safe & Efficient delivery of 8 BLN litres of Dangerous Goods (Fuels, Chemical, Lubricants)• Management of Haulier Contracts, Performance Levels, Retendering & Negotiations• On Time processing of shipments (Haulier Payments & Customer Invoicing)• Supply Chain optimisation opportunities & solutions • Active collaboration with Sales Organisation to retain & win supply contracts nationally • Lead & Delivered continuous improvements & innovations within Supply Chain Key Achievements• Implementation of National Carrier change in 2014 across 5 states & 6 hauliers• Continued Improvement & Sustained HSSE Performance for 50% product mix reduction, 75% reduction in product spills & 25% reduction in lost time injuries.• Implementation of a detailed & accurate transport budget (top down & bottom up) to further improve cost management. • Significant Reduction in Transport Opex• Delivery of value improvement initiatives with estimated annual savings approximately $2mln• Identification & Contracting of niche service provider for supply of Aviation Transport services in NSW

Sydney, Australia

The NSW Operations Coordinator held accountability for the provision of bulk terminal and depot related distribution services to the Shell Downstream Oil businesses (Retail, Commercial and Global Businesses) throughout New South Wales. Dimensions:o 20 staff (6 direct reports)o Budget $10mo 2 pipeline fed terminals (bulk fuels storage and packed warehousing)o 3 million litres + throughput per annumKey Responsibilities • Preparation and execution of the Logistics operating plan and CAPEX plans• Safe & Efficient operation of all Terminal Assets• HSSE Management including Legislative Compliance & Group HSSE Standards• Safety Leadership & Vision• Co-ordination and supervision of 24 hour, 7 day coverage of facilities• Development and motivation of staff required to deliver the business results.• Coordination of the Major Hazards Facility licensing requirements. • Management of JV relationships with Mobil (NCL), BP (PTA), Vopak at Botany including contracts• Stakeholder Management • Supply Chain Planning • Asset Integrity & ManagementKey Achievements• Year on Year Delivery of operating budgets for Parramatta & Newcastle Terminals• Recognition from Shell for contribution of 1000 days Injury Free Newcastle & Parramatta Terminals • Delivery of Gantry & Terminal Improvements that enabled reduced loading times & utilization reducing demurrage• Building external relationship with Joint Venture partners, Mobil and BP and other operational activities including Terminal Users, Hauliers & Contractors.• Received global shares award for high performance in 2011, 2012 & 2013• Received “Special Recognition Award” for contribution in NSW supply envelope for leadership & work undertaken the successful implementation of Shell’s facilities management and fuel supply to Rio Tinto.

Melbourne, Australia

Managed and co-ordinated all Logistics' business systems and tools including improvement projects that aligned with business objectives & initiatives. Staff consisted of 7 Direct Reports in multiple locations covering both supply & distribution.Key Responsibilities• Managed and co-ordinated all business improvement projects while providing a strategic direction.• Implemented initiatives and projects that provided a positive step change in delivery performance. • Accountable for all the IT & Business systems for Shell’s Logistics Organisation• Implementation of the new OAS Supply Scheduling Tool • Manage supply chain envelopes and product strategic reviews focused on specific operating envelopes and maintaining an external focus on competitor positioning. • Provide Timely Data & Business Reporting for internal Lines of BusinessKey Achievements• Collaboration with Coles Express to implement a joint IVR system that will enable multiple & timely daily dips to improvement stock management at sites. Joint value saving of $198k per year.• Development & Implementation of Robust & Documented Business Continuity Plans• Received a Supply & Distribution “Vice Presidential Award” for work completed on transport and distribution operational excellence improvements • Provided assessment of supply chain optimization project for road & rail in NSW which lead to significant business savings in terminal, rail & transport operations via implementation of supply chain changes.• Identifying & Implementing changes to scheduling periods & timings for more effective delivery schedules & service level performance.

Melbourne, Australia

Management of local & national business improvement projects and initiatives for Shell Order to Delivery line of business and its partners (Supply chain, Retail, Commercial, Lubricants). Managed the relationship interfaces between distribution, internal and external business partners and stakeholders. Identified, defined and escalated process issues that affected the distribution team. Staff consisted of 6 Direct Reports in multiple national locations covering both supply & distribution.Responsibilities• Initiate and/or participate in business improvement projects and initiatives for Shell Order to Delivery line of business and its partners• To pursue and maintain technical alignment of order fulfilment processes with other OUs within the wider Order Fulfilment community. • Monitor the use of CROSS Scheduling Systems by the schedulers in order to identify and act on process or system improvement opportunities. • Provide timely and accurate provision of key performance measures to support Lines of Business • Identify and quantify potential improvements in the transport operation, and make appropriate recommendations to management. • Manage the business testing and implementation of new CROSS/ ERP or interface releases. • Support Business Continuity• Delivery data maintenance & diagnostics in CROSS/CPP and ERP to maintain schedule quality • Request system enhancements with full business justifications. • Ownership for DRP/ BCP Management for Order To Delivery• Develop System Plans & Test Plan Frequency• Provide assurance to business on recommendations and improvements• Ensure systems security/back-up/housekeeping policies are adhered

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of training to employees in the use of Shell Scheduling Systems, to ensure consistency in skill sets and the continued optimisation of the scheduling tool for more effective delivery schedules & service level performance.Key Responsibilities• Promote and encourage the embracement of and adherence to HSSE targets.• Responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of training to employees in the use of Shell Scheduling Systems, to ensure consistency in skill sets and the continued optimisation of the tool. • Engagement of internal stakeholders (CSC, Operations, Fleet, Marketing, HR and HSSE)• Develop, document and maintain all procedures for optimal utilisation of Scheduling Systems including scheduling tasks, data maintenance, contingency procedures • Support the Schedulers in the parallel running of current scheduling systems • Monitor the use of all Scheduling Systems by the Schedulers in order to identify and act on process or system improvement opportunities.• Accountable as a member of the Project team for the successful delivery of CROSS Scheduling System within AustraliaKey Achievements • Development & Delivery of Training Plans for 40+ employees• Standardising Business Processes including documenting procedures• Implementation of a Optimisation Tool to enhance vehicle payloads

Adelaide, Australia

Primary resource to facilitate Hub training programs and report periodically on the effectiveness of training programs being implemented to the National Hub Team Leader, Hub Team Leader and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities• Be a primary resource to facilitate Hub training programs and report periodically on the effectiveness of training programs being implemented to the National Hub Team Leader, Hub Team Leader and business stakeholders.• Work collaboratively with team leaders to design and deliver training programs that develop the skills and competencies of existing Hub staff and newly recruited staff.• Provide training, coaching and performance feedback to staff in team leader roles.• Co-ordinate all Hub training programs to ensure a consistent approach and quality of delivery nationally.• Ensure compliance with Shell DIRECT procedures and policies and legislative requirements.• Provide Training Needs Analysis and Training Solutions• Review and maintenance of content and delivery methodology of all existing Hub training resources.• Monitor systems used by Hub staff to ensure their appropriateness and applicability to prevailing and ongoing business needs. • Seeking opportunities that will contribute to the enhancement of learning and development • Manage national Hub training records to ensure they are maintained for all Hub staff• Completion project work as requiredKey Achievements • Development & Implementation of National Scheduler Training Manual• Implementation & Usage of Minor Planet vehicle tracking system into Fleet Operations• Provided input and expertise to HSSE Road Transport projects• Team member for centralisation of customer service centre into Melbourne Head Office

Adelaide, Australia

Management and recruitment of Hub Teams in Adelaide and Canberra (20+ Team Members) consisting of Customer Service Team, Scheduling Team and Administration Team that provided scheduling for all the primary freight manual loads and carriers nationally.Key Responsibilities• Management and recruitment of Hub Teams in Adelaide and Canberra (20+ Team Members) consisting of Customer Service Team, Scheduling Team and Administration Team • Promote, encourage and monitor compliance with all aspects of HSSE for Scheduling & Road Transportation • Detailing with transport operation issues internal and external companies• Scheduling all the primary freight manual loads and carriers nationally• Control Budget for primary freight (non TMS vendors) and create KPI’s• KPI’s analysis and implementation• Promote and achieve individual and team performance targets• Monitoring, supporting, coaching and motivating staff. • Manage work allocation on a daily basis to ensure the KPI's are achieved.Key Achievements • Centralisation of Scheduling & Customer Service for NT/WA into Adelaide• Contributed to business forums on service level agreement, sales and operational planning.• Business subject matter expert on transport for the SAP Implementation for Shell Nationally.

Adelaide, Australia

Manage safe, efficient planning & dispatching of Bulk Fuels & Oils through fleet allocation, driver resource planning and routing requirements that provided quality customer service.Key Responsibilities• Coordination & Maintenance of Fleet • Organising Driver Rosters• Efficient planning & dispatching of Bulk Fuels & Oils• Inventory Management• Prompt & Efficient delivery service• Coordination & Planning of all HSSE Site Audits and assessments• Customer Service • Problem Solving & Trouble Shooting• Staff Communication• Communication with Sales Force• Handling Customer queries & complaints.Key Achievements • Centralisation of remote scheduling activities from regional South Australian locations into Adelaide Office• Active Participation in NHVAS audits• Improved Fleet Utilisation in remote locations through reduction in fleet & restructuring of route runs to include night shift.• Learning new systems & processes that I had no previous experience • Planning & Chairing Driver & Operations Toolbox Meetings

Broken Hill

Manager of a 24/7 Shell Service Station employing 12 staff with 5 million litres annual throughput. Role included recruitment, development & management of all staff, resource allocation, inventory management, stock losses & gains, site inductions, application of Company Policies and Procedures and compliance with HSSE standards & legislation. Accountable for daily cash reconciliation & banking.Key Achievements• Successful site changeover from previous owners without any cost or operational impacts• Reducing Man hours to run site to equivalent of 6 hrs per day• Recruitment of high performing & reliable staff

Broken Hill

Responsibilities of the role included daily coordination and designation work for tradesman, sales & service, order taking, quotations for customers on site & shop front, Pricing all of work, Stock reconciliation & re-ordering, Production of doors & windows, account queries & credit issues and customer queries and complaints.Key Achievements• 50% reduction in outstanding debtors balance >30 days• Allocation of Staff for designated areas of warehouse to ensure house keeping practises were sustainable• Establishment of Toolbox Meetings & Hazard reporting

Broken Hill

Started off in this company in a Small Business Traineeship role and was fortunate enough to be kept on post the completion. Responsibilities included sales & marketing, warehouse management & planning, Daily/Monthly Debtor & Creditors ledgers, account queries & credit issues, Negotiating Pricing & Account Applications, Daily Invoicing , Inventory Management – Purchasing & Ordering, Order Picking & Delivery Planning, Forklift Operations and Banking.Key Achievements• 1997 Small Business Trainee of the Year• Securing Supply contracts with Rothmans Tobacco• Negotiating & Winning additional new business (10 in total)• Recognition Award from Vili's Cakes for growth of their products in 1999