Simon is currently the COO at Kinross Farm, Victoria’s leading egg producer.Simon recently completed a span of over 5 years as Chief Commercial Officer at Nando's Australia & New Zealand, a leading restaurant chain with over 1,500 outlets and a strong commitment to social responsibility. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Simon oversaw the strategic pillars of 'Changing Lives' and 'Multi-channel', which focussed on creating a positive impact for the people, the planet, and the business. He leverages his expertise in commercial management, supply chain, procurement, quality systems, and lean six sigma to optimize the performance and profitability of Nando's ANZ and its stakeholders. He also applies his coaching skills and certifications to empower and develop his team and other executives, using neuroscience and behavioural tools such as Extended DISC and i4.Simon has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, central services and operations across various industries, including hospitality, food packaging, medical devices, media, community sport, and healthcare.Simon is passionate about continuous improvement, personal & professional development, community and inclusivity, and strives to make a difference through his work.
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Chief Operations Officer (Interim)Kinross Farms Jun 2024 - PresentKinross Farm is a family owned and managed business that has been producing high quality eggs for over 50 years. As COO, Simon is responsible for all Egg Grading Production sites, Maintenance & Electrical trades, Capital Program Management and the Exec S&OP process. -
Program FacilitatorMind Challenge Nov 2023 - Jun 2024Sydney, New South Wales, AuMovember / AFL ‘Ahead of the Game’ program. -
Chief Commercial Officer (Cco)Nando'S Australia & New Zealand Nov 2018 - Nov 2023Abbotsford, Vic, Au -
Leadership Partner | Enterprise Supply Chain | ApacGartner Nov 2016 - Nov 2018Stamford, Ct, UsGartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), is the world's leading IT & Supply Chain research and advisory company and a member of the S&P 500. We equip business leaders with indispensable insights, advice and tools to achieve their mission-critical priorities and build the successful organizations of tomorrow. -
Founder - Executive Coaching & Business AdvisorySupply Change - Coaching & Consulting Oct 2012 - Nov 2016Melbourne, AuSupply Change is an Advisory & Professional Development organisation for the Supply Chain and Logistics industry.Our advisory services specialise in Strategy Development, S&OP, Org Structure Review, Cost Reduction, Benchmarking & Performance Management.Our Professional Development services provide group and 1:1 Mentoring & Coaching for both seasoned professionals and emerging leaders.Our approach is People Driven and Customer Centric, as we partner with you to deliver sustainable Supply Chain transformation.Major clients include: - Foxtel - Cargill Australia - The Red Cross Blood Service -
Director Operational PlanningFoxtel Feb 2015 - Aug 2016North Ryde, Sydney, AuDrove inventory reductions through the establishment of improved procurement and replenishment models.Designed & implemented the 1st ever S&OP process, incorporating Contact Centres (Sales & Service), installation technicians, procurement, supply chain, HR & finance.Provided coaching & advisory services to senior leaders.NB: engagement via Supply Change business. -
Group Operations ManagerOlympus Australia And New Zealand Aug 2010 - Oct 2013Melbourne, Vic, AuMember of the Olympus ANZ Senior Leadership Team.Line Management responsibility for Customer Service, Logistics, Direct Procurement, Warehousing & Distribution, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, SAP Master Data and Property & Facilities, across Australia & New Zealand.Outsourced the Olympus Warehouse & Distribution operation, incorporating tender process, warehouse operation design and EDI interface.Implemented Transport Planning & Booking interface with 3rd party vendor. Including EDI interface, route optimisation design, and automated track & trace.Established the Supply Chain structure across ANZ through the integration of Customer Service, Logistics, Procurement and W&D departments.Implemented Supply Chain metrics and cascaded to each department via operational dashboards and individual KPI's.Re-negotiated long term supply agreements with major shipping, cartage & freight forwarding providers achieving 25% total cost reduction across ANZ. -
Supply Chain Manager / Lean Six Sigma Black BeltOrica Sep 2007 - Aug 2010East Melbourne, Victoria, AuImplemented S&OP within the Orica Chemicals Trading business, reducing Inventory by 50%, doubling Inventory Turns, and improving IRA by 25%.Conducted Network Optimisation exercise that identified a 25% working capital opportunity, utilising Lean Six Sigma methodology.Initiated and lead a DIFOT Continuous Improvement Team resulting in an increase of 10% points.Awarded Orica Team of The Year for S&OP implementation, an associated business improvementsResponsible for Orica Chemicals Storage & Handling Contracts with 3PL providers.Negotiated Sea Freight contracts realising > $1m savings -
Supply Chain Manager - Customer Service & PlanningSealed Air Food Care - Cryovac And Diversey Brands Mar 2003 - Sep 2007Charlotte, Nc, UsMember of the Cryovac Rigids Site Leadership TeamImplemented S&OP for Cryovac Rigid Packaging, including the roll out of SAP APO. Reduced Inventory DOH by > 10% and improved DIFOT by 10% in less than 6 months post implementation.Introduced Customer On-line Ordering & Self Service Portal that increased revenues by 10% in 6 months.Consolidated 9 websites across Asia into 1 regional template. -
Global Lead - Service ManagementSealed Air Food Care - Cryovac And Diversey Brands Jan 2001 - Mar 2003Charlotte, Nc, UsManaged a Global SAP Project Team responsible for the implementation of the Service Management Module.Successfully implemented the Global template in France, Netherlands, Italy and bespoke solutions in Northern & Southern USA. -
Commercial AnalystSealed Air Food Care - Cryovac And Diversey Brands Feb 1993 - Jan 2001Charlotte, Nc, Us
Simon Vincent Education Details
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La Trobe UniversityEconomics -
George GroupLean Six Sigma -
The Coaching InstituteBusiness Coaching
Frequently Asked Questions about Simon Vincent
What company does Simon Vincent work for?
Simon Vincent works for Kinross Farms
What is Simon Vincent's role at the current company?
Simon Vincent's current role is COO | CCO | Executive Coach.
What schools did Simon Vincent attend?
Simon Vincent attended La Trobe University, George Group, The Coaching Institute.
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