Stephen Bennison Email & Phone Number

Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman, New Zealand

• Managed a team of five employees, accountable for cartage, shipping, value, quality and woodflow
• Led the negotiation of all contracted cartage rates
• Responsible for Timberlands Supply Chain planning and implementation processes
• Developed and implemented capacity planning, sales and business operational plans, master production schedules and daily woodflow processes
• Delivered high levels of customer service, whilst fostering excellent professional relationships with all decision makers and stakeholders
• Ensured that plans aligned with the strategic direction of the business

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

• Responsible for governance, managing the financial performance of the business, oversight of management, financial monitoring, systems improvement and contractual management
• Absolute focus on ownership and accountability, to deliver the budgeted financial performance of Phoenix Publishing
• Led, motivated and trained staff, oversaw business operational activities and compliance as well as supporting team members to achieve their targets
• Developed and drove a high-performance business growth and service focused culture across all aspects of the business
• Delivered high levels of customer service, whilst fostering excellent professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Financial management, growing revenue, controlling costs and executing sound financial judgement

Rotorua

• Managed a significant Australasian, multimillion-dollar Timberland Fund, with full accountability for the financial performance (of the fund)
• Responsible for governance, managing business performance, oversight of management, systems improvement and contractual management
• Monitored financial and productivity performance, meeting or exceeding expectations
• Developed and implemented operational plans and strategies to gain the desired outcomes
• Drove and managed a culture of productivity, efficiency and of continuous improvement across all areas of the business
• Engaged with key stakeholders, building strong ongoing working relationships, gaining significant volumes of new and repeat business