Gavin Brown
Burns Beach,Australia
Summary
Strategic professional in procurement, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in negotiation, supply chain management, and cost reduction strategies. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and relationship building to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
PUMPNSEAL Australia
Wangara, Australia
02.2016 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: PUMPNSEAL Australia is an Australian owned and operated company established in 2000
- A specialist supplier of process pumps, pumping systems and sealing solutions, PUMPNSEAL service a number of industries including Oil & Gas, Mining, Civil, Industrial, Municipal and Commercial operations
- Management of Customer Service Team, Purchasing and Logistics:
- Lead the Customer Service, Purchasing and Logistics departments
- Oversee the Purchasing function of the business
- Ensure Logistics operate efficiency
- Set team process and goals for CST, Purchasing and Logistics
- Manage and direct CRM System
- Manage and direct all Business Automation tools
- Worked to develop and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies
- Relationship Management with Suppliers
- Liaise and connect with key people who are responsible for our account
- Lead communication with all suppliers/service providers
- Negotiate agreements and protocols, including Service Level Agreements
- Uphold company position with respect to the criticality and risk evaluation of our key suppliers
- Internal Processes and Systems:
- Develop and implement policy and processes to drive innovation efficiencies and business objectives
- Ensure all internal process and systems work with other divisions and areas of the company
- Manage Communications and IT Portfolios:
- Manage and liaise with external service providers
- Negotiate and control contracts and agreements with service providers
- Control costs within portfolios
- Planned and developed written policies and procedures for computer operations
- WH&S and Quality Systems Management:
- Direct and hold accountable the WH&S internal team
- Implement and monitor systems to deliver continuous improvement in quality
- Design, Implement an Integrated Business Management Plan (IBMP)
- Process Mapping all Organisation Process and Systems
- Compliance with WH&S policies and procedures
- Identify and report any workplace hazards
- Interpret, Train, and Manage Compliance with all Organisation policies
- Has the overall responsibility to ensure the Integrated Business Management System is effectively implemented, continually improved and conformant to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018
- To review, improve and train colleagues in relevant company processes to ensure HSEQ risks and hazards are effectively controlled
- Operational Asset Management:
- Facilities maintained, compliant and well organised
- Company vehicles managed and maintained effectively
- Ensure adequate security and coverage over assets under management
- Managed and coordinated the regulatory affairs and asset management
Procurement & Logistics Manager
PUMPNSEAL Australia
Wangara, Australia
02.2011 - 02.2016
- Management of Purchasing and Logistics:
- Lead the Customer Service, Purchasing and Logistics departments
- Oversee the Purchasing function of the business
- Ensure Logistics operate efficiency
- Set team process and goals for CST, Purchasing and Logistics
- Manage and direct CRM System
- Manage and direct all Business Automation tools
- Worked to develop and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies
- Relationship Management with Suppliers
- Liaise and connect with key people who are responsible for our account
- Lead communication with all suppliers/service providers
- Negotiate agreements and protocols, including Service Level Agreements
- Uphold company position with respect to the criticality and risk evaluation of our key suppliers
- Manage Communications and IT Portfolios:
- Manage and liaise with external service providers
- Negotiate and control contracts and agreements with service providers
- Control costs within portfolios
Business Unit Manager
Purple Pig
Welshpool, Australia
05.2009 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Purple Pig is the largest privately owned, hose, fittings and rubber company in Australia, employing over 90 experienced staff in 13 different locations directly servicing industry Australia wide
- Stocking over 14,000 quality product line items which are either, manufactured in-house, imported directly or are sourced through long-term supply agreements from other reputable manufacturers
- Ensures the profitable operation of activities for the Business Unit
- Ensure factors such as quality of service, inventory levels, and market pricing are controlled to provide the basis for an adequate return for all stakeholders
- Prepares and submits Business Unit's budget and forecasting to Financial Accountant
- Review actual results against budgets and plans and ensure action is taken to maximise gains and to minimise losses
- Lead and manage the Business Unit team to provide accurate and complete customer-focused outcomes
- Continually review team structure for optimal utilisation of personnel and facilities
- Responsible for coaching and ongoing performance management of the team
- Evaluate team and individual performance and facilitate required training and development strategies
- Creates encourages multi-skilling initiatives
- Responsible for the recruitment and selection process, performance review and development of Business Unit personnel
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) with personnel
- Ensure adequate knowledge of processes and procedures by personnel
- Maintain and encourage communication and information flow by conducting regular team meetings and assuming an open-door policy
- Purple Pig is the largest privately owned, hose, fittings and rubber company in Australia, employing over 90 experienced staff in 13 different locations directly servicing industry Australia wide
- Stocking over 14,000 quality product line items which are either, manufactured in-house, imported directly or are sourced through long-term supply agreements from other reputable manufacturers
Branch Unit Manager
Harvey Hose Supplies / Purple Pig
Welshpool, Australia
01.2003 - 01.2009
Business Unit Manager
Protector Alsafe
Welshpool, Australia
01.2002 - 01.2003
Purchasing Manager
Alsafe Safety
Osborne Park, Australia
01.2000 - 01.2002
Education
Diploma of Leadership & Management -
Learning Management Australia
Perth05.2021
Cert. IV of Desktop Publishing -
Technical & Further Education
Wembley01.1999
Cert. IV of Information Technology - Networking, Programming, and Software Packages
Technical & Further Education
Carine01.1993
Skills
- Business Process Improvement
- Procurement Management
- Inventory Management
- Business Management
- People Management
- Change Management
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Team Development
- Commercial Decision Making
- Adaptability
- Negotiation Skills
- Data Analysis
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Excel
- Database Management
- ERP
- Microsoft Office
- Crystal Reports
- CRM Software
- Microsoft Visio
- Sequel Query Language (SQL)
- Exact Globe Next
- Exact Synergy Enterprise
- Infor
Websites
Accomplishments
Relocation of PUMPNSEAL Australia Wangara, 08/01/16, 10/01/16, Project Manager relocation PUMPNSEAL Australia in 2016.
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Golf
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Aust. Rules Football
References
- Gavin Taylor, Managing Director, PUMPNSEAL Australia, gtaylor@pumpnseal.com, +61 419 938 095
- Anthony Paul, Director, PUMPNSEAL Australia, apaul@pumpnseal.com, +61 417 188 230
- Alison Taylor, Business Consultant, Australian Centre for Business Growth | University of South Australia, alison@ataylor.com.au, +61 407 445 992
- Scott Smith, ISO Certification Consultant, S & J Consulting, scott@sjauditingandconsulting.com.au, +61 409 933 447
- Jacques Louw, Director, Priority Networking, jacues.louw@pnet.com.au, +61 400 436 255
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Perth
- Title: Operations Manager
- Date of Birth: 10/25/75
- Nationality: Australian
Timeline
Operations Manager
PUMPNSEAL Australia
02.2016 - 08.2024
Procurement & Logistics Manager
PUMPNSEAL Australia
02.2011 - 02.2016
Business Unit Manager
Purple Pig
05.2009 - 02.2011
Branch Unit Manager
Harvey Hose Supplies / Purple Pig
01.2003 - 01.2009
Business Unit Manager
Protector Alsafe
01.2002 - 01.2003
Purchasing Manager
Alsafe Safety
01.2000 - 01.2002
Diploma of Leadership & Management -
Learning Management Australia
Cert. IV of Desktop Publishing -
Technical & Further Education
Cert. IV of Information Technology - Networking, Programming, and Software Packages
Technical & Further Education