Optimized nationwide freight routing and scheduling, reducing delivery times, while maintaining cost efficiency.
Implemented advanced logistics software solutions to enhance real-time shipment tracking and inventory management across all distribution centers.
Directed cross-regional teams to improve compliance with transportation regulations, and record keeping.
Directed staff onboarding, training and development while promoting and fostering a positive team and workplace environment.
Direct roll out of HACCP training for all staff nationally.
Directed nationwide logistics operations to optimize freight routing and carrier partnerships, achieving a reduction in delivery times and a decrease in operational costs while maintaining on-time shipment performance (DIFOT).
Directed nationwide freight operations, optimizing route efficiency and carrier partnerships to reduce delivery times and cut logistics costs.
Directed nationwide negotiations with contractors, reducing transport costs.
Conducted daily operations meetings with both AM & PM shifts to discuss issues and implement processes to improve operations nationally.
Directed linehaul planning.
Directed contractor onboarding & compliance in both AFM & BFM regulations.
Managed critical accounts, meeting and maintaining relationships with clients nationally.
Conducting weekly national PUD meetings.
Conducting weekly OH&S meetings.
Plan and implement roll out of training courses such as first aid, fire safety, fatigue management and COR for all staff nationally.
Weekly P&L reporting to the General Manager.
Fleet Manager
Vellex
Wetherill Park
02.2018 - 02.2021
Planning and implementing maintenance schedules for company vehicles.
Optimized fleet operations at Vellex by reducing vehicle downtime and cutting operational costs.
Planning & implementing processes to reduce vehicle down time and ensure KPI's are maintained for Bunnings delivery windows.
Meeting Bunnings transport managers to negotiate delivery windows that would allow increased fleet and transport efficiency.
Managing contractor onboarding and compliance.
Managing PUD cost.
Managing an allocations team of 8 staff.
Managing transport & storage of dangerous goods in line with government regulations.
P&L Reporting to state manager.
Plan & roll out annual in house training and refresher courses for staff and contractors.
Plan & conduct random drug and alcohol testing.
Liaise with customer service team to resolve issues.
Conduct weekly cost reporting meetings with senior management and accounts team.
Operations Manager
Unitrans
Kings Park
01.2012 - 02.2018
Manage team of 30 staff responsible for booking in Freedom Furniture home deliveries nationally.
Manage local fleet of 25 home delivery trucks.
Key escalation point for complaints from customers.
Manage allocation team of 4 people.
Key point of contact for Freedom store managers to resolve issues and plan complicated home deliveries.
Manage fleet of contractors to ensure they are compliant with NHVR regulations.
Mentor and assist allocations team to solve problems and plan complicated home deliveries.
Health & Safety and Facilities Manager at GXO Logistics (previously Clipper Logistics)Health & Safety and Facilities Manager at GXO Logistics (previously Clipper Logistics)