Stuart Luscombe Email & Phone Number

Epping, VIC, AU

Melbourne, VIC, AU

Retail Expansion and Transformation Specialists.SL Projects assist small and medium size businesses that don’t have Project Management resources navigate through day to day operational issues and transformation strategies for the future. Be it related to future needs or developing operational efficiencies in the now, we will provide practical advice and.

Currently seeking new opportunities within retail operations, retail design and renewal, transformation fit outs, renovations or relocation projects on a full time or contract basis.My expertise includes retail merchandise project design, management, development & implementation. I enjoy generating new ideas and devising feasible solutions to broadly.

• Accountabilities:
• Develop project documentation, project schedules, planners, database and budgets using spreadsheets and MS Project.
• Create and maintain pre and post project documentation such as schedules, staging plans, CAPEX spreadsheets, and scope documentation to ensure plans are kept up to date and invoicing is accurate.
• Lead a team of 8 Project Managers and Project coordinators focusing on collaboration and high-quality output.
• Monitor asset inventory levels within internal and external storage facilities to ensure adequate provision for current and upcoming projects.
• Collaborate with key suppliers and international brands to ensure orders for fixtures, fittings and other related assets are delivered in line with key project dates.

PROJECT PLANNINGDeliver new stores into the network using LEAN and Agile project and program management techniques. Negotiate lease agreements and liaise with local councils and food safety regulators. LEADERSHIPManaged 3 direct reports and over 100 indirect reports.PROJECT IMPLEMENTATIONDesign and influence the management of space in store with Space.

CULTURAL CHANGEInfluenced leaders across 4 states, breaking down cultural barriers, inspiring new paradigms and leading Moreton Hire to set out on a path that will enable vibrant business success. TRANSFORMATIONLed transformation of the warehouse and operational team structures that had been floundering under poor morale and neglected talent development.

• 12 month contract focusing on continuous improvement and changing broken organisational cultures within major events and activations.IMPACT SNAPSHOT
• Planned and executed exhibitions, corporate events, trade shows, conferences, carnivals, seasonal events, custom stands and retail pop ups.
• Developed mutually beneficial relationships with key event spaces in Melbourne and Sydney.
• Championed a shift in strategy to focus on core business, identified opportunity and overcame significant resistance to roll out new products and increase sales through on-site variations.ACCOUNTABILITY AND KEY TASKS.

Responsible for the day to day operation of the Melbourne DC. Ensuring the warehouse operated at the highest level of efficiency, whilst maintaining a customer-centric focus.Key responsibilities included:Oversee daily warehouse operations, while managing inventory movement.Managing workflow between manufacturing and the warehousesManage all.

Supported the renewal function in the role out of new stores on a contract (as required basis)Focused on peak trade period implementation and effective store operations.

Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, AU

MULTI SITE RETAIL OPERATIONSProvided leadership to 32 sites, ensuring corporate culture was maintained. FINANCIAL ACUMENDrove sales and profitability performance improvements at store level utilizing store data, metrics and store layout and performance drivers. Improved fuel sales across 2 regions by 12%, Convenience sales by 32% and QSR sales by 15% (Like.

Heatherton, Victoria, AU

-Delivered the store opening and renewal strategy for the Franchise Network. Established and maintained high volume project rollout pipelines and implementation schedules. -Developed exceptional network and product knowledge of the hardware and tool sector. Developed and implemented the Tool Centre concept into new and existing sites.-Contributed to.

Heatherton, Victoria, AU

Newly created role created to integrate the Home Timber and Hardware brand to the Mitre 10 group. IMPACT SNAPSHOTInfluenced leaders across 7 states, to deliver a transformation program impacting 100+ stores. Led transformation of the operational team structures and developed relationships between internal and external stakeholders that ultimately delivered.

Heatherton, Victoria, AU

- Member of the IHG Expo leadership committee, responsible for transport, logistics, design and implementation.- Project manage setup and operation of the 2016 - 2018 Trade Show Expos.- Management of internal & external stakeholders- Partnering with external supplier base in order to develop prototypes & trial equipment- Working in with broader project.

Heatherton, Victoria, AU

• Supervised the store operations of 19 trade/ hardware stores. Rolled out the Sapphire program including design, development, and implementation of the Safety centre in Mona Vale, NSW.
• Provided support, coaching and direction to franchisees, in order to achieve business objectives.
• Implemented, built engagement, and drove local marketing and advertising strategies in alignment with brand strategies to provide solutions in aid of promoting retailer business and analysed business trends to identify.
• Developed and utilised benchmarking tools/KPIs to analyse and improve store performance. Resulted in upskilling store managers to increase customer experience and sales metrics.
• Led transformation of the operational team structures and developed relationships between internal and external stakeholders that ultimately delivered a 17% increase in NET sales and 25% increase in customer visitation.
• Planned, executed, and drove the Sapphire continuous improvement program which focused on implementing learnings from each new store into the next project.

Heatherton, Victoria, AU

- Partnering with external supplier base in order to develop prototypes & trial equipment- Working in with broader project team to ensure alignment with the critical milestone dates- Align teams to corporate strategy and leverage learnings and best practice strategies across multiple sites. - Driving continuous improvement program between multiple internal.

AU

• Accountabilities:
• Project Management and setup of new stores.
• Development and implementation of new concepts. Coordinated with key stakeholders to effectively manage and implement all strategic operational initiatives within operations and supply chain including floor plan.
• Rolled out new concepts in 22 stores including pet treats, veterinary, grooming, reptile and aquarium and customer value statement on time on budget and above quality standard. These categories averaged an uplift in.
• Improved operational efficiencies by focusing on delivery on time and on budget. Consistently delivered timelines and expectations utilising highly developed negotiation skills.
• Produced and presented due diligence reports and project brief to a variety of audiences and facilitated discussions with a range of stakeholders within the organisation and externally.  Coordinated with key.

AU

RESPONSIBILITIESI was responsible for overseeing day to day operation of the South Morang/ Epping stores, hiring, training, mentoring and evaluating management, owners and team members using achieve and develop plans, developing and maintaining a World Class customer service culture, leading a large scale metropolitan team, handling employee relations and.

AU

I was a part of the founding board for the PETstock foundation (now called PETstock Assist). I organised and helped manage 2 x Charity Gala balls, numerous auctions and retail activities incompassing fundraising initiatives. Throughout my time on this board we raised over 3 million dollars and made some long time sponsorship arrangements with Assistance.

Melbourne, VIC, AU

• I was promoted to store manager at 3 different locations after beginning my employment as a casual grocery filler in 1998. Job Role
• Direct all business & operational functions, track sales to budget, direct OHS & food safety guidelines as well as monitor employee performance.
• Assist area manager with activities including interviewing management candidates, filling in for other store managers & overseeing store openings statewide.
• I opened 7 new Bilo stores as the State Grocery Coordinator and worked alongside the project team to fit out and fill these departments.
• Stock presentation, Stock control & inventory ordering, supervision of as many as 250 employees. Meet specific KPI’s & sales targets to achieve budget, set budgets & meeting deadlines, ensure efficient & effective day.
• Change Management - Coles took over the Bilo chain in Victoria. Needed to appease concerns with staff to modify their mindset of a ‘takeover’ to positively spinning the benefits both them & the business. This was the.

Melbourne, VIC, AU

• Previous store is > 1300 days lost time Injury free. Coles Craigieburn has not had a lost time injury since its inception & Coles Kilmore is >300 days LTI free.
• I recently received feedback from Coles CEO John Durkan that the Craigieburn Superstore had put in place and maintained the best standards that he had seen over a period of time in his time at Coles
• Managed full stock fit out of Craigieburn Superstore to deadline and budget.

Melbourne, VIC, AU

• IMPACT SNAPSHOTDeveloped reputation as a coach and developer of top talent with many team members promoted to higher leadership. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESLead team of 160+ employees & Manage daily operation of the.
• Inventory management & visual merchandising
• Manage budgets & profit/loss management
• Prepare in store promotions & marketing activities, meeting deadlines
• In my champion role I am responsible for training other store managers to achieve best practice results for their availability metrics including rostering, fill schedules, easy ordering processes and promotional tie.

Associate’S Degree, Business

Diploma, Project Management

Associate’S Degree, Mini Mba

Diploma, Event Management

Certificate Refresh, Information Technology Project Management

Six Sigma, Lean - Black Belt

Diploma, Retail Management

Certificate, Retailing And Retail Operations 2, 3, 4

Associate’S Degree, Visual Merchandising

Certificate Iv, Change Management

Certificates, Progressive Learning

Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean - Six Sigma Black Belt

High School, Business Commerce Major