Geoff Dewar

Dynamic operations and supply chain leader with extensive experience in managing scalable processes, ERP system integration, and driving sustainable business practices. Excel in leading high-performing teams, optimizing logistics, and implementing strategies that enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Known for delivering measurable results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, bringing a strong alignment with purpose-driven organizations like yours, where sustainability, creativity, and operational excellence converge. Experienced with identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity. Utilizes data-driven analysis and lean methodologies to optimize workflows and reduce operational waste. Track record of fostering collaboration and leading cross-functional teams to achieve continuous improvement goals.

• Supply Chain Leadership: Proven ability to optimize end-to-end supply chain processes, ensuring inventory alignment, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• ERP System Management: Skilled in implementing and integrating ERP systems (SAP, Pronto, JD Edwards) to streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and enable scalability.
• Sustainability and Continuous Improvement: Expertise in embedding environmentally sustainable practices, reducing waste, and driving Lean manufacturing principles.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Strong experience in negotiating and managing supplier relationships to align with quality, compliance, and sustainability goals.
• Team Leadership and Development: Passion for mentoring teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and empowering people to achieve growth and excellence.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Dedicated to ensuring outstanding service, customer satisfaction, and DIFOT excellence.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Federation University, 2015
• Accredited Mental Health First Aider, Mental Health First Aid Australia, 2023
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Conflict Resolution, Australian Institute of Management, 2011
• Tradesman’s Certificate, Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Council, 1992

• Sustainability advocate and supporter of community recycling initiatives.
• Active interest in mentoring and coaching team development.
• Passionate about family, sport, and community engagement.

• ERP System Optimization: Led the implementation of advanced ERP systems (Pronto and SAP) to enhance supply chain planning, improve data accuracy, and enable business scalability.
• Operational Efficiency: Reduced non-BOM consumable waste and improved resource utilization through automated inventory controls and process optimization.
• Strategic Transformation: Successfully transformed underperforming operations into profitable, efficient businesses delivering over $1M EBITA and achieving cultural stability.
• Sustainable Leadership: Championed sustainability initiatives that reduced waste, streamlined logistics, and aligned operations with environmental goals.
• Multi-Site Management: Managed operations across 11 sites, achieving $500K in annual cost savings through process standardization and optimization.