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Chris McClean

Brisbane,Queensland

Summary

Experienced and dynamic supply chain professional with a proven track record of adding value to internal and external stakeholders. Skilled in optimizing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs, resulting in increased profitability. Strong ability to analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement, leading to successful project implementations. Committed to driving continuous improvement and delivering results that exceed expectations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Queensland Sales Manager

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
11.2022 - Current
  • Vendor pre-qualification and performance management for efficiency gains.
  • Procurement of linehaul, 3PL Warehousing, and International Air and Ocean Freight.
  • Procurement of cleaning services for the Brisbane site.
  • Responsible for QHSE audit compliance.
  • RFQ and tender response for all new and existing Queensland business.
  • Manage the claim process for damaged or lost cargo throughout the Supply Chain.

Queensland Commercial Manager

Bolloré Logistics
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Implemented the growth strategy for the Queensland Branch, through new business, and cost saving efficiencies.
  • Contract management for an existing client base.
  • Gross profit achieved up to $500K AUD in 2022 for new and existing business.
  • Developed the National group sales strategy for the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement.
  • Development of financial plans, including budgeting and forecasting for the short and long term.
  • Setting branch pricing, to ensure market competitiveness and gross profit was maximised.
  • Developed the renewable energy logistics vertical market in Queensland.

Key Account Manager

DB Schenker
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Grow and retain major accounts worth $15MIL AUD per annum.
  • Delivered $2MIL AUD revenue growth in 2020.
  • Weekly updating of all customer activities and opportunities within Oracle Sales Cloud.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through innovation and improved ways of working. Identified one initiative per quarter per customer.
  • Produce monthly and quarterly customer performance reviews to identify cost savings for their business.
  • Account development plans (i.e. SWOT analysis) are generated to map the strategic direction of each customer over the next three years.
  • Identify six hazards per annum via an internal health and safety application.
  • Reduce company working capital, ensuring accurate invoicing processes are in place.

Airfreight Supervisor

DB Schenker
11.2014 - 07.2019
  • Negotiated rate agreements with airlines for the benefit of DB Schenker and our customers.
  • Responsible for the management and movement of export and import air freight in a profitable and competitive manner, to meet the forecasted budget set.
  • Identified cost saving strategies for the benefit of the customer.
  • Manage and report on the performance targets within the department. Target achieved of 98%.
  • Continuously engage in high level communication with local and overseas stakeholders to ensure that customer requirements are met.
  • Acting Airfreight Manager placement.

Queensland Operations Supervisor

B&H Worldwide
02.2013 - 11.2014
  • Managed the Queensland freight forwarding and logistics division for QANTAS and Jetstar, based on-site at QANTAS Airways in Brisbane.
  • Improved KPI performance from 35% in February 2013 to 96% in August 2014.
  • Member of B&H Operations Excellence team, striving for continuous strategic and operational improvements.
  • Temporary placement as VIC/QLD Operations Manager.
  • Presented monthly KPI performance review meetings to QANTAS Engineering supply chain management.
  • Member of QANTAS supply chain and B&H WHS committees.

Airfreight Import / Export Co-ordinator

DB Schenker
03.2010 - 08.2010
  • End to end supply chain management provided– from booking through to final customer invoicing.
  • Responsible for after-hours AOG (aircraft on ground) shipments.
  • Procurement of best in market airfreight pricing.
  • Monitored processes to ensure that RACA aviation security requirements are met.

Transport Supervisor

Wincanton
07.2007 - 05.2009
  • On site management of the distribution, workplace health and safety (WHS) and legal compliance of oil contracts in a high-volume fuel terminal at Dublin Port.
  • Managed 25 Heavy Goods Vehicle drivers.
  • Negotiated the annual renewal of petroleum contracts, worth 2MIL EUR.
  • Produced monthly KPI reports for the contract’s manager and accountant.
  • Conducted site safety audits to ensure company WHS procedures were always followed.
  • Monthly meeting with the Branch Manager to review performance and safety. A zero-harm result of 100% was achieved.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Aviation Management

Griffith University
Brisbane
12.2018

IATA Dangerous Goods Acceptance Course - undefined

Airsafe
06.2018

Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Transport and Logistics

Dublin Institute of Technology
11.2007

Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Vendor Management
  • New business development
  • Strategic Procurement
  • International Freight Forwarding
  • MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Leadership
  • P&L ownership
  • Solutions driven

Timeline

Queensland Sales Manager

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
11.2022 - Current

Queensland Commercial Manager

Bolloré Logistics
03.2021 - 11.2022

Key Account Manager

DB Schenker
07.2019 - 03.2021

Airfreight Supervisor

DB Schenker
11.2014 - 07.2019

Queensland Operations Supervisor

B&H Worldwide
02.2013 - 11.2014

Airfreight Import / Export Co-ordinator

DB Schenker
03.2010 - 08.2010

Transport Supervisor

Wincanton
07.2007 - 05.2009

Graduate Certificate - Aviation Management

Griffith University

IATA Dangerous Goods Acceptance Course - undefined

Airsafe

Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Transport and Logistics

Dublin Institute of Technology

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