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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

A team with a fresh and dynamic approach working ‘hand-in-glove’ with the COO and all aspects of their portfolio.Passionate about solving problems and approaching operations in a different way – strategy in action, workforce training, asset management, digital twin, IOT, warehousing, network reconfiguration, operations turnaround and many more…A team of 35 delivering projects of all sizes in companies that range in size from large public organisations to small family-owned… Show more A team with a fresh and dynamic approach working ‘hand-in-glove’ with the COO and all aspects of their portfolio.Passionate about solving problems and approaching operations in a different way – strategy in action, workforce training, asset management, digital twin, IOT, warehousing, network reconfiguration, operations turnaround and many more…A team of 35 delivering projects of all sizes in companies that range in size from large public organisations to small family-owned businesses. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for all aspects of end-to-end operations, including full P&L responsibility and driving daily/weekly Sales, Operations and Finance rhythm and leading a broader team of 1,400.Extended period of leading the division for 2 years.Developed and executed strategy to win back customers underpinned by a transformation in Safety, Quality, Service Delivery and Reliability performance, including developing a digital roadmap.Restructured 25 diverse single plant… Show more Responsible for all aspects of end-to-end operations, including full P&L responsibility and driving daily/weekly Sales, Operations and Finance rhythm and leading a broader team of 1,400.Extended period of leading the division for 2 years.Developed and executed strategy to win back customers underpinned by a transformation in Safety, Quality, Service Delivery and Reliability performance, including developing a digital roadmap.Restructured 25 diverse single plant operations into a single Sales, Operations and Finance team, importantly leading the cultural change to a collaborative, customer-centric outlook and operating approach.Developed and implemented manufacturing footprint restructuring through a combination of site closures, new outsourced manufacturing and investment in new flexible, operating platforms to step-change position in multiple market segments. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Part of the Group Executive, led end-to-end supply chain for delivery of leading branded products in the building industry - Caroma, Dorf, Gainsborough, Stylus, Clarke, Austral and others.Responsibilities include for manufacturing, safety, R&D, sourcing, procurement, vendor management (China, SE Asia and Europe), risk management, property, planning and national/international logistics.Broader team of 450.Reformed the off-shore supply base in Asia to reduce risk and move… Show more Part of the Group Executive, led end-to-end supply chain for delivery of leading branded products in the building industry - Caroma, Dorf, Gainsborough, Stylus, Clarke, Austral and others.Responsibilities include for manufacturing, safety, R&D, sourcing, procurement, vendor management (China, SE Asia and Europe), risk management, property, planning and national/international logistics.Broader team of 450.Reformed the off-shore supply base in Asia to reduce risk and move to a lower cost-base, seamlessly outsourced a major manufacturing site to Asia, delivered major cost reductions (ahead of publicly promised targets), implemented LEAN in domestic manufacturing, restructured the international and domestic logistics network and implemented Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as a Business Management model. Show less

North Ryde

George Weston Foods (GWF) comprises a number divisions - Tip Top Bakeries, Don Smallgoods, Mauri ANZ and Jasol Cleaning Chemicals.Designed and implemented supply chain reorganisation and go-to-market strategy that delivered 20% cost reduction and a step-change in service delivery.

Sydney, Australia

Led end-to-end Supply Chain for Rail operations - New train build, Maintenance, Strategic Procurement, Warehouse and Logistics Operations and S&OP. Responsibilities also included 3 re-manufacturing centres for component overhaul and P&L responsibility for 3rd party Spares Business.Broader team of 600.Developed and led transformation that delivered step-change in safety, significant improvement in service levels and a large cost reductions. Also worked closely with customers… Show more Led end-to-end Supply Chain for Rail operations - New train build, Maintenance, Strategic Procurement, Warehouse and Logistics Operations and S&OP. Responsibilities also included 3 re-manufacturing centres for component overhaul and P&L responsibility for 3rd party Spares Business.Broader team of 600.Developed and led transformation that delivered step-change in safety, significant improvement in service levels and a large cost reductions. Also worked closely with customers to drive better outcomes that ultimately led to major growth in the Spares Business. Show less

Part of Baking Australia Executive team, I led the Australian supply chain for both Direct-to-Store Delivery (DSD) and Distribution Centre (DC) delivery, including procurement, contract negotiation, planning, purchasing, warehouse and distribution.Broader team of 400 and over 1,000 independent route and merchandising contractors.Completely restructured the distribution network to deliver year-on-year cost savings whilst maintaining excellent service levels (DIFOT greater that… Show more Part of Baking Australia Executive team, I led the Australian supply chain for both Direct-to-Store Delivery (DSD) and Distribution Centre (DC) delivery, including procurement, contract negotiation, planning, purchasing, warehouse and distribution.Broader team of 400 and over 1,000 independent route and merchandising contractors.Completely restructured the distribution network to deliver year-on-year cost savings whilst maintaining excellent service levels (DIFOT greater that 98.5%). Implemented Sales and Operations Planing (S&OP). Show less

National responsibility for supply chain operations, including planning, raw material replenishment and distribution (linehaul and route).Approximately 400 employees in team.Step-changed warehouse and lin-haul productivity to deliver major improvements in safety and cost reduction.

Responsibility for all inbound logistics and management of key strategic suppliers. Developed and implemented a new inbound logistics strategy.Developed a new supply chain for key category, including supplier contract negotiation (local and international).

Full operational & EBIT responsibility for small and medium business sector.Delivered major improvement in customer service level and major reductions in fixed costs.

Specialist technology group focusing on development of technology solutions for Logistics clients.

Led consulting area for manufacturing, retail and distribution focusing on mid-market organisations.Designed and implemented supply chains in manufacturing and logistics organisations that delivered major cost reductions and inventory reductions.