Michael Keegan
Gordon,NSW
Summary
Experienced Strategic Supply Chain/Logistics specialist, motivated and resourceful.
20 years of experience analysing supply chain requirements and developing tailored solutions, managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service, and transportation logistics.
Strong background in diverse industries, including mining, FMCG, oil and gas, and infrastructure. Skilled in global procurement, logistics, stakeholder management, process standardization, and system development.
Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue.
Reliable and dedicated leader seeking to leverage strong supply chain background with a progressive organisation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
DrillCorp Sahara
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Engaged to review and advise business with strategic plan, stock control, forward planning, and training of Supply team with updated processes and procedures
- Implementation of a new ERP system (Pronto) across the supply chain, logistics and procurement to cost-effectively transform and change project with stock control, minimising stock outages, enabling maintenance greater rig availability increasing production output
- Conducted reviews of existing suppliers performance and evaluated potential new suppliers
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment
- Developed processes for forecasting demand, creating purchase orders, tracking shipments, and managing returns
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment between supply chain objectives and corporate goals
- Monitored inventory levels and identified opportunities for cost savings through improved inventory management.
Commercial Manager
Treja Global Supply
Perth, Western Australia
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed and co-ordinated the company's procurement cost reduction KPI functions
- Developed procurement policies, proceedures, and vendor management processes
- Ensuring effective internal and external communication to stakeholders
- Collaborated with vendors to secure competitive pricing on goods or services purchased
- Drafted proposals outlining pricing structures, payment terms and delivery timelines
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and proceedures
- Conducted research into new market opportunities and potential clients
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, laws and contractual obligations.
Supply and Logistics Manager
BlueSky Healthcare Solutions
Adelaide, South Australia
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Engaged to review and advise business with strategic plan, stock control, and forward planning
- Champion HSEQ on-site monitoring performance with the internal maintenance and management of teams to ensure all occupational health and safety was met on-site in a safe manner
- Ensured compliance with company policies, proceedures, safety regulations and applicable laws
- Managed day-to-day operations related to receiving, storing, packing, shipping merchandise.
Logistics/Inventory Manager
African Mining Services
Burkina Faso
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Delivery and management of a large-scale, challenging, effective transformation and change project to introduce and implement a new Pronto ERP system across the supply chain, logistics, and procurement
- Managed the disposal of surplus or obsolete stock items in a timely manner within budgetary limits
- Co-ordinated with internal departments regarding returns, exchanges, credits due to damaged goods or wrong shipments
- Developed, implemented and maintained inventory control systems to ensure accurate record keeping
- Utilised warehouse management systems software for tracking products from receipt through shipment.
Project/Logistics Manager, De-Mobilisation
African Mining Services
Mali
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Project managed the de-mobilisation of mining contractor (AMS) from Resolute Mining's Syama Open Cut Mine in Mali, consisting of 250t/150t class hydraulic excavators, 100-150t capacity off-highway dump trucks, production/exploration drills, and mobile support plant and equipment for conversion to an underground mining operation
- Led the co-ordination and uplift transport through Mali, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Senegal on time and in a safe manner
- Managed the disposal of surplus and/or obsolete stock items in a timely manner within budgetary limits
- Developed, implemented and maintained inventory control systems to ensure accurate record keeping
- Ensured compliance with government regulations related to freight forwarding activities
- Organised distribution networks including trucking fleets, warehouses, and third-party vendors
- Assigned tasks and projects to team members based on their experience level and skillset
- Developed and managed logistics strategies to improve the efficiency of operations.
Project/Logistics Manager - Mobilisation
African Mining Services
Senegal
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Successfully managed the mobilisation of both the mine and mobile mining fleet of 150t class hydraulic excavators, 100t capacity off-highway dump trucks, production/exploration drills and mobile support plant and equipment for the start-up of the Toro Gold/Resolute Gold - Mako Mine Project
- Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies that align with company objectives
- Investigated claims of damaged cargo or lost shipments in order to determine cause and remedy
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders from customers, suppliers and distributors
- Assigned tasks and projects to team members based on their experience level and skillset
- Drafted policies regarding storage, distribution, and transportation of products
- Ensured compliance with company policies, proceedures, safety regulations and applicable laws
- Developed and managed logistic strategies to improve the efficiency of operations
- Negotiated contracts with carriers for optimal pricing on transportation services
- Ensured compliance with government regulations related to freight forwarding activities.
Group General Manager
Supply Direct Limited
01.2010 - 10.2015
- Directed and co-ordinated the companies comprehensive supply chain, procurement, and logistics strategies, aligning them with established procurement and materials management procedures to enhance process efficiency, boost staff morale, and advance employee productivity
- Implemented process improvements increasing groups global turnover from $35m to $150m
- Successfully implemented logistic processes, allowing clients to decrease their stock holdings by more than 30%
- Analysed financial performance, identified areas for improvement and monitored progress against goals
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and proceedures
- Built and maintained loyal long-term customer relationships through effective account management
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organisation from fines and lawsuits
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers
- Participated in trade shows, conferences, and other events as a representative of the organization
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets
- Monitored market trends to identify new opportunities for business expansion
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational performance of the organisation
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring best pricing was achieved
- Reviewed reports from managers to identify opportunities for cost savings or increased revenues
- Conducted performance reviews of team members, providing feedback on their strengths and weaknesses
- Facilitated regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress towards goals and objectives
- Created budgets for each department, monitored expenses versus budget throughout the year.
Asset Manager/Maintenance Planner
Ausdrill Group Companies
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed the tender process and supervised the fleet upgrade for 150 x MAN 41.480 8x8 prime movers (AU$42M)
- Negotiated contracts and terms of agreement with external vendors and partners
- Identified areas for cost savings by analysing spending patterns related to assets
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to assets.
Education
Diploma - Project Management - BSB51415
Techskill Training Academy
Perth, WA02-2020
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Melbourne University
Victoria, Australia01-1994
Diploma - Work Health & Safety - RIIWHS204D
Techskill Training Academy
Perth, WA06-2020
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Expense Control
- Logistics Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Negotiating
- Relationship Building
- Transportation Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchasing oversight
- Supply chain distribution
- Risk Management
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Logistics Planning
- Performance Tracking
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Warehouse Management
- Staff Management
Certification
- Effective Negotiation Skills Certificate, 12/2000, Australian Institute Management (AIM), Western Australia
- Effective People Skills Certificate, 12/2000, Australian Institute Management (AIM), Western Australia
- Authorised Drug Screening Officer, 02/2011, Carepoint Industrial Health
- Work Safely at Heights - RIIWHS204D, 08/2020, Australian Institute Management (AIM), Western Australia
- Work in accordance with an issued permit - MSMPER200, 08/2020, Australian Institute Management (AIM), Western Australia
- Enter Confined Spaces - MSMPER205, 09/2020, Australian Institute Management (AIM), Western Australia
- Gas Test Atmospheres - MSMWHS217, 09/2020, Australian Institute Management (AIM), Western Australia
Technologyskills
- Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- ERP Business Management Software - Pronto, Pulse and SAP, Coupa, Mansys and uTrac
Affiliations
Young Australian of the Year - Career Achievement Award, 1999
Residency Status
Australian Citizen
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hobbies and Interests
Am an active individual, enjoy a healthy lifestyle, beach, running, cycling, hiking, golf, board paddling, scuba diving, boating, camping and volunteering in free time.
References
References available upon request.
Software
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Pronto, Pulse and SAP, Coupa, Mansys and uTrac
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
DrillCorp Sahara
09.2023 - 03.2024
Commercial Manager
Treja Global Supply
06.2022 - 05.2023
Supply and Logistics Manager
BlueSky Healthcare Solutions
07.2021 - 06.2022
Logistics/Inventory Manager
African Mining Services
02.2019 - 11.2019
Project/Logistics Manager, De-Mobilisation
African Mining Services
02.2018 - 02.2019
Project/Logistics Manager - Mobilisation
African Mining Services
02.2016 - 02.2018
Group General Manager
Supply Direct Limited
01.2010 - 10.2015
Asset Manager/Maintenance Planner
Ausdrill Group Companies
01.2006 - 01.2010
Diploma - Project Management - BSB51415
Techskill Training Academy
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Melbourne University
Diploma - Work Health & Safety - RIIWHS204D
Techskill Training Academy
Work Availability
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