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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Visy is a global leader in packaging and resource management. Visy acquired Visy Glass from Owens Illinois, expanding Visy’s primary packaging division to now include glass container packaging. Visy Glass is the premier glass container manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand.Strategically Managed Raw Materials: • Oversaw the management of raw materials, including cullet, to support manufacturing processes, strategically optimizing costs and ensuring continuous, uninterrupted production.Streamlined Material Inventory: • Spearheaded material inventory management, introducing robust control measures that significantly reduced waste and bolstered overall operational efficiency.Collaborative Production Planning: • Worked closely with cross-functional production teams to proactively forecast material requirements and develop production plans, contributing to seamless manufacturing operations.Stringent Quality and Compliance: • Ensured meticulous compliance with stringent quality standards, environmental regulations, and safety guidelines, guaranteeing the safe and responsible handling of materials.Effective Supplier Relations: • Cultivated and managed supplier relationships, skilfully negotiating contracts and vigilantly monitoring material costs to spearhead cost-saving initiatives.Continuous Process Enhancement: • Innovatively implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity.Leadership and Team Oversight: • Provided adept leadership to a team of materials planners and coordinators, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment while offering essential training and mentorship.Data-Driven Insights: • Generated and analysed comprehensive reports and metrics to evaluate materials planning processes continually, driving data-driven improvements and optimizations.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Owens Illinois is a US company specializing in container glass products and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of glass containers.Strategic Cullet Sourcing: • Developed and executed region-wide cullet sourcing strategies, resulting in substantial cost savings and notable quality improvements.Project Leadership for Growth: • Spearheaded strategic projects aimed at driving volume growth, aligning every initiative with enterprise objectives and ensuring their successful execution.Expert Guidance Across Business Units: • Provided visionary direction and category expertise to all regional business units, fostering cohesion and optimized performance.Optimizing Supplier Relationships: • Carefully selected reliable supply sources and orchestrated improvements, consistently enhancing the overall value derived from key suppliers.Efficient Tender Management: • Took charge of tender and contract processes, ensuring optimal outcomes while meticulously adhering to compliance standards.End-to-End Deal Management: • Successfully obtained internal approvals for business cases and expertly managed deals throughout their entire lifecycle.Strategic Supplier Partnerships: • Cultivated and nurtured robust relationships with key suppliers, elevating these partnerships to a strategic level.Comprehensive Supplier Management: • Instituted a comprehensive supplier management process covering selection, evaluation, and performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Cross-Functional Cost Savings: • Led cross-functional teams in identifying and delivering regionally focused cost-saving opportunities, fostering collaboration and efficiency.Global Procurement Contribution: • Represented Asia Pacific on global procurement teams, actively contributing to and shaping global initiatives with valuable insights and expertise

Melbourne, Australia

Made (Aust.) Pty Ltd is a manufacturer and wholesaler of beverages and food products. Stable brands include Rokeby Farms, Cocobella, NutrientWater and Impressed. Key Responsibilities:Procurement and Supplier Management:• Strategically engaged stakeholders, collaborating with the NPD Team to source materials and services.• Developed sourcing strategies for activities exceeding AUD4,000,000 monthly.• Implemented and managed SQF-compliant Approved Supplier program, conducting risk assessments and maintaining material registers.• Conducted detailed analysis, evaluated offers, and resolved disputes.• Regularly assessed and reviewed supplier relationships and agreements.Supply Chain and Logistics:• Oversaw demand and supply planning for short to long-term horizons.• Managed stakeholder relationships across multiple departments, coordinating domestic and international freight providers for substantial imports and exports.• Managed a network of 11 warehouses, including stock takes and audits.Manufacturing and Operations:• Directed and expanded a dynamic production team, involving 3 lines, 2 shifts, and diverse product types.• Led plant expansion initiatives, equipment upgrades, and transitions between sites, ensuring uninterrupted production and supply.

Melbourne, Australia

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial and Accounting:• Assisted Financial Controller with month-end reporting by processing journal adjustments.• Managed and maintained the Fixed Asset Register.• Handled daily and monthly bank reconciliations.• Managed Superannuation contributions and correspondence.Accounts Payable:• Maintained creditor relationships, including processing credit applications, negotiating terms, and managing Business Partners.• Processed AP documents across various business units, including Purchase Orders, Goods Receipts, Invoices, and Credit Notes.• Efficiently managed batch payments and online banking portal uploads for overnight processing.• Performed general ledger analysis as required by Business Unit managers.Asset Management:• Managed a fleet of over 300 refrigerators (company-owned and leased) valued over $500K, including sourcing new options and negotiating contracts with suppliers.• Handled procurement of fridge point-of-sale items such as decals, display stands, and trade flyers.

Graduate Certificate, Chartered Accounting Foundations

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Immunology