Brad Clark

Dynamic and results-driven Assistant Branch Manager with a strong background in logistics, supply chain operations, and team leadership. Currently overseeing a team of 10 direct reports in a high-pressure service environment, excelling in both managerial and hands-on problem-solving to ensure exceptional customer service. Extensive experience in demand planning, stakeholder management, and driving cost efficiencies across multiple regions. Proven ability to lead complex projects, optimize operational workflows, and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Adept at delivering high-impact results in logistics, supply chain, and service management. Associate Member of CIPS, actively pursuing MCIPS certification.

• Rebuilt operations team due to severe underperformance, including actively re-hiring 10 staff and training them to full operational status. Rebuilt culture from ground up, and returned positive performance metrics within 3 months.
• Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives resulting in a total of NZD 1.98 million in savings over 12 months, including reducing international freight costs by 30% and local freight costs by 39%.
• Led the design and deployment of CRM systems across NZ and AU, resulting in a 14.5% reduction in service costs in NZ and a 12% reduction in AU.
• Managed the successful integration of 5 legacy ERP systems into SAP ERP, ensuring on-time delivery and green-light status during the global rollout.
• Regularly engaged with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders, including country managers, CFOs, national sales managers, technical service leads, and international suppliers, fostering strong collaboration and effective communication.
• Streamlined supply chain processes, resulting in improved delivery times, enhanced customer satisfaction, and a significant reduction in equipment downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling.