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Des Williams

Seaford,VIC

Summary

Results-oriented individual with a passion for safety, continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

Primary Connect (Woolworths) MSRDC
Dandenong South
07.2023 - Current
  • Working in all areas across the Distribution Centre
  • Production – Depal/Defoil, GTP, Salvage/Reclaim, Manual Pick – JDA and Inventory experience

Implementation SME

Primary Connect (Woolworths)
Yennora Support Office
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with a dedicated team to successfully implement a new WMS system across the supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Testing, training, and implementing all components of the Blue Yonder system to enhance and stabilise the warehousing system of Primary Connect.

Team Member/Relief Area Specialist

Primary Connect (Woolworths) MSRDC
Dandenong South
07.2019 - 09.2021

Stabilized dispatch operations, loading and cross-dock, Relief Area Specialist at Manual Pick with infeed and Inventory skill set

Sortation

Woolworths
Mulgrave
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Sortation of product to pallets in the Woolworths distribution centre
  • Non-conveyable picking through RF headset

Production Supervisor PM Shift

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries
Dandenong South
09.2013 - 06.2017
  • Supervising PM production
  • Controlling approximately 50 staff involved with the ordering, picking and dispatching of pharmacy and retail product
  • Ensuring efficient and accurate allocation of resources to obtain on time and correct delivery of orders
  • Previous duties include – Picking of Pharmacy, Retail, Full Case and Seasonal orders
  • Packing of E-Commerce orders, supervising and zone leading where required
  • Dispatch duties included pelleting of stock, documenting and computerized allocation of truck loading, actual loading of trucks with forklifts, documentation and manifesting of loads, and ad hoc bookings of stock over-flow loading.

PDO

Australia Post
Wantirna South
01.2005 - 12.2012
  • Commenced as a Parcel Delivery Officer (Contract) for 6 years before moving into logistics and distribution at a Distribution Centre for approximately 2 years
  • Duties included - coordinating distribution of parcels to various distribution centres and contract drivers, meeting scheduled deadlines, liaison and direction of other staff, loading and unloading of trucks with forklifts and other equipment and general cleaning and tidying of warehouse.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mt Lilydale College
Lilydale, VIC
11-1989

Skills

  • Computer literate in all MS Office and Google applications
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Familiarity with PDAs, computer ordering/stock control and dispatch
  • Detailed understanding of Dematic and Manhattan warehousing systems
  • High competency and knowledge of Blue Yonder/JDA and TMS warehouse systems
  • Understanding of SCADA
  • Team Leadership
  • Training/Teamwork Direction
  • Continual Operational and Safety Improvement
  • Workload Management
  • Employee Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Training and Development
  • Preventive Maintenance

References

  • Brett O’Brien, Implementation Transition Lead, Program Delivery Technology, Woolworths (Primary Connect X), 0400 489 904
  • Michael Grosse, Head of Program Delivery, Systems Technology and Systems Optimisation , Woolworths (Primary Connect X), 0417 680 535

Timeline

Team Member

Primary Connect (Woolworths) MSRDC
07.2023 - Current

Implementation SME

Primary Connect (Woolworths)
09.2021 - 06.2023

Team Member/Relief Area Specialist

Primary Connect (Woolworths) MSRDC
07.2019 - 09.2021

Sortation

Woolworths
07.2017 - 07.2019

Production Supervisor PM Shift

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries
09.2013 - 06.2017

PDO

Australia Post
01.2005 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Mt Lilydale College
Des Williams