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James Hawksworth

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Brand Engagement Manager with Super Retail Group, skilled in cross-functional collaboration and supply chain optimization. Achieved significant inventory transitions and enhanced reporting processes, driving key targets. Proven leader in budget forecasting and team development, fostering a culture of process improvement and accuracy in forecasting techniques.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Engagement Manager - Future Supply Network

Super Retail Group
MANGO HILL, QLD
07.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated foundational concept design for the National Distribution Centre Power BI tool, utilized across all brands to assist them in delivering project benefits.
  • Facilitated successful transition of rebel inventory from Marshal Court to new site, Truganina.
  • Developed & published weekly reporting to support the rebel brand hitting key targets to support a successful transition.
  • Leveraged existing network contacts to enable significant cross-brand stock movement, supporting reduction in slow-moving line and contributing to achievement of key targets.

Supply & Operations Planning Manager

Super Cheap Auto
Strathpine , QLD
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developed comprehensive forecasts for five warehouses in two countries, including a full financial year budget.
    Oversaw all aspects of budgeting, from weekly replenishment to new store stock builds.
    Facilitated warehouse-to-warehouse transfers to enhance supply chain efficiency.
    Performed regular re-forecasts on quarterly, monthly, and fortnightly bases to ensure accuracy.
  • Oversaw and enhanced development of team comprising three Supply and Operations coordinators, with three advancing to Demand Planning roles within company.
  • Engineered and optimized multiple tools to achieve heightened forecast accuracy

Education

Certificate in Product And Inventory Management -

APICS
International
04-2016

High School Diploma -

Hillbrook Anglican School
Enoggera, QLD
11-1997

Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Process improvement
  • Budget forecasting
  • Team leadership
  • Forecasting techniques

Accomplishments

  • Merchandise Planning Team Member of the Year 2022 and 2023
  • Led & Managed Team Through Covid Pandemic

Affiliations

  • Keen but new hiking enthusiast
  • four-wheel-drive adventurer
  • Past Scuba Diver Enthusiast

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Brand Engagement Manager - Future Supply Network

Super Retail Group
07.2024 - Current

Supply & Operations Planning Manager

Super Cheap Auto
01.2022 - 06.2024

Certificate in Product And Inventory Management -

APICS

High School Diploma -

Hillbrook Anglican School
James Hawksworth