Paul Jones

• Managed the Design build and relocation to new 2500sqm purpose built facility at strategic hub in Brisbane from regional center.
• Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies. delivering an overall 30% reduction in operating costs within the first 3 yrs.
• Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting growth from $4M to $25M.
• Managed a diverse team of professionals, in a challenging multinational reporting structure, to create and maintain a positive, vibrant and successful culture with extremely high employee satisfaction.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and Distributors/Sales partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty and engagement.
• Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage. This included full product forecasting of "core" & "new" global product launches to maintain 95% in stock rate.
• Manage all OPEX and Sales budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams on various projects/initiatives in line with Global objective while enhancing local organizational performance.
• Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities delivering best branc
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.

• • Full operational responsibility of 2500sqm local DC & TPL contractors with $10M wholesale turnover.
• • Inventory management of local & TPL stock holdings.
• • Development & management of operational budget & performance KPI’s.
• • Management of over 20 External Suppliers.
• • Resource planning & management of up to 12 team members (inventory, warehouse & customer service) to achieve best possible CODB.
• • Development & documentation of all operational procedures with a real focus on continuous improvement.
• • Source new facility for total company relocation to accommodate projected growth for next 5-10yrs.
• • Project manage full company relocation to new facility with complete office & Dc design and layout.
• • Implementation of freight management system.
• • Implementation of e-commerce order fulfillment & delivery solution.
• • Negotiate, appoint & implement new supply chain partner/solution for both bulk & sample delivery

• Full Operational responsibility of 2500sqm local DC & TPL contractors with $120M retail turnover.
• Management of operational budget coupled with monthly CODB & KPI reporting to Board.
• Management of over 30 external suppliers.
• Management and continuous development of WMS system in conjunction with provider.
• Resource planning & Management of up to 75 staff – inventory & warehouse.
• Development & documentation of all operational procedures to deliver “best practice” work processes.
• Management of multiple successful projects including:
o Redesign/relay existing DC to improve productivity & increase capacity.
o Development & implementation of improved national store network delivery schedule.
o Development of multi Brand, Multi channel GLOBAL supply chain model for BBRC jewelry brands.

• Full operational responsibility of 2500sqm local DC & TPL contractors with $40M wholesale turnover.
• Inventory management of local & TPL stock holdings.
• Development of company stock take procedures & policies.
• Development & management of operating budget & performance KPI’s.
• Management of over 30 external suppliers.
• Management and continuous development of WMS and relevant provider.
• Resource planning & Management of up to 30 team members (inventory, warehouse & customer service).
• Development & documentation of all operational procedures to deliver “best practice” work processes.
• Management of multiple successful special projects inc:
o Redesign/relay of existing DC to improve productivity and accommodate 70% increase in volume.
o Development of international fulfillment solution for NZ customers direct from local DC.
o Development of online sale mobility & ordering solution for field team.
o Implementation of business intelligence reporting package