Kudzayi Bofu
Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Melbourne
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Operations Manager with extensive experience in supply chain management, purchasing, customer service, and warehouse operations. Proven track record of leading teams to achieve high standards in safety, quality, and efficiency. Strong entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for process optimization, team development, and principled-based management. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving operational excellence through data-driven decision-making.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Branch Manager
Glass Outlet
12.2023 - Current
- Lead and mentor a diverse operations team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Implement best practices in supply chain management, enhancing overall performance and efficiency.
- Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and finance teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
- Analyze performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Oversee risk management processes to identify and mitigate potential operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, safety, and ethical standards.
- Successfully negotiated supplier contracts, resulting in cost savings and improved supplier relationships.
Victorian State Manager
Hawk Logistics
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Orchestrating all facets of Victorian operations, from planning to execution.
- Ensuring strict adherence to OH&S standards, fostering a secure safe working environment.
- Successfully oversaw the rollout of the new TMS F2020 across Victoria.
- Spearheaded the introduction of a comprehensive employee onboarding process and KPI reporting systems for drivers and allocators.
- Managed relationships with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
- Coordinated staff development plans to build empowered, confident and knowledgeable team.
Logistics Manager
Polymaster Group
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed team of 8 Class 1 OSOM drivers and 15 manufacturing staff.
- Led recruitment and development initiatives, promoting three team leaders from within.
- Innovated industry leading mechanical unload method, reducing manual labor and improving driver safety.
- Used LEAN principles to optimize workshop floor layout and improved manufacturing productivity by 15%.
- Negotiated new transportation agreements with national carriers reducing shipping costs by 25%.
- Orchestrated manufacturing of entire product range from raw materials to finished product.
- Continuous Improvement champion - Engaged Toyota Lean Academy for all manufacturing staff.
DC Manager /Senior Logistics Analyst
Inenco (Mining and Rare Parts)
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Oversaw 20,000m2 warehouse facility with 50+ employees, ensuring timely and accurate execution of inbound and outbound activities in NDC
- Rapidly advanced to role of DC Manager after 3 months as Senior Logistics Analyst.
- Enhanced order picking productivity by 10% through improved product storage practices.
- Implemented New KPI reporting process for all warehouse floor staff.
- Led, Coached and developed and team of over 50 Warehouse staff across multiple shifts
Warehouse Operations Supervisor/Logistics Analyst
Toll
02.2010 - 01.2017
- Promoted multiple times within Toll, ultimately supervising large team and complex Unilever 24 Hour 3PL site.
- Implemented automated data integration from WMS to TMS, resulting in 15%-30% reduction in staff and reduction in processing time.
- Led major Continuous Improvement projects, delivering annual savings of $550k for Ford Manufacturing.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Logistics Management
Bachelor of Business (Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Applied)
Melbourne, VIC 01.2009 - 05.2013
Toll Graduate Program - Internship
AWARDS
TOLL HOLDINGS - Graduate Program 07.2011 - 07.2012
Skills
Resource Planning
Staff Development and Coaching
Policy and procedure adherence
Operations management
Budget Management
Warehouse Logistics
Data analysis
Logistics Management
Cost reduction
MS Office Suite
Continuous Improvement (5S, LEAN/Six Sigma)
FMCG Logistics Management
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Inventory Management
Communication
Data analytics
WMS, TMS ERP, CRM
Workforce Management
Timeline
Branch Manager
Glass Outlet
12.2023 - Current
Victorian State Manager
Hawk Logistics
09.2022 - 11.2023
Logistics Manager
Polymaster Group
12.2020 - 09.2022
DC Manager /Senior Logistics Analyst
Inenco (Mining and Rare Parts)
04.2017 - 12.2020
Toll Graduate Program - Internship
AWARDS
07.2011 - 07.2012
Warehouse Operations Supervisor/Logistics Analyst
Toll
02.2010 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Business - Logistics Management
Bachelor of Business (Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Applied)
01.2009 - 05.2013
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