Paul Moore
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I am an energetic, culture focused Manager with extensive experience across logistics ,warehousing, supply chain and complete business administration in multi site operations.
Most recently I have managed large FMCG sites in manufacturing, finished good transport, 3 PL and retail supply logistics and transport.
I have reached a point in my career where I want to use all my practical knowledge to make a positive a contribution to a long term employment opportunity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Kerry Logistics Cold Chain
02.2024 - Current
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
- Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
- Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and offering competitive compensation packages.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through diligent adherence to industry standards, guidelines, and company policies.
- Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions regarding staffing levels during peak seasons thereby maintaining smooth functioning of branch operations.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
Logistics Manager
FRUTEX Australia.
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Coordinate both Local and Interstate carriers and customer time slots.
- Improve DIFOT from 82% to a 98% current average.
- Create reports for the month end performance of, the Logistics, Warehouse, production areas and customer service.
- Create policies and procedures for the business unit to meet customer deadlines inclusive of Logistics, production, warehouse and customer service.
- Improve efficiencies to manage over 3000 incoming containers per annum.
- Facilitate monthly strategy meetings for the business unit, in order to achieve a cohesive and committed management team.
National Logistics and Warehouse Manager
Real Dairy Australia
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Manage National Freight Network including all rate negotiations and lane set up.
- Manage all 3Pl and RDA site warehouses within the group.
- Oversee internal supply chain in our biggest site to ensure production is operating at 100% of hours. This function takes coordinating all sites inventory.
- Inclusion in senior management team to support whole business outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Member of planning team for local and national volume agreements and planning.
- Oversee National Supply Chain to ensure all sites have their raw material needs met.
- Total responsibility for Site and National P&L costings and performance. Lead role in OH&S initiatives. Direct involvement in supply of inbound raw material from NZ , and US.
- Manage national DIFOT to achieve 98%.
- Implement national WMS systems.
Operations Manager
FoodLink Australia
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Oversee operation of receiving and dispatch for both customer deliveries and incoming deliveries.
- Rostering of 80 warehouse staff to cover 24 hours, 6 day operations.
- Recruitment of staff for all areas of the business, including Sales, Customer Service, Drivers (both independent contractor and company employed) and Warehouse staff.
- Maintain site WH&S protocols inclusive of Warehouse Plant, Equipment and entire fleet of vehicles used for daily dispatch.
- Manage and roster Drivers to cover 50+runs with daily deliveries over 6 days per week.
- Customer interface for problem solving and bespoke delivery requirements.
- Manage relationships with all stakeholders and supply chain, including the use of 3PL roster and dispatch.
- Maintain documentation to satisfy both regulatory bodies and customer audit requirements.
General Manager NSW
In2Food
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
- Oversee wholesale produce procurement for a diverse customer base.
- Direct face to Face key account management.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts with CFO.
- Human Resource Management across 300 staff.
- Directed logistics operations over 50 daily delivery routes.
- Formed strategic relationships with suppliers, customers and staff.
- Enabled a positive culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees.
- Managed weekly pricing of over 400 fresh produce lines.
- Oversee multi site integration into one primary location.
- Risk and project management demonstrated through merging of businesses units, opening of new sites and refurbishing of existing distribution centres.
General Manager
Bidfood Australia PTY LTD
06.2005 - 09.2019
- Manage 4 large distribution centres in both Adelaide and Sydney. 2005-2009 in Adelaide and 2009 until present in Sydney
- Manage teams as large as 180 staff across warehouse, distribution, sales, finance and purchasing
- Responsible for all staff through a direct report management team of 8
- Manage monthly/quarterly/half year and full year Profit and Loss. This included weekly KPI (s) against targets agreed by negotiation with the board
- Sales / revenue / margin / labour / expenses and EBIT forecasting
- Employ staff across all positions within the business
- Responsible for identifying and nurturing staff for retention and career progression
- Total responsibility for daily HR decisions within the business
- Integrate closing business units into existing sites
- Open new sites from initial planning to full operational status. Manage the sites to full and continuous profitable operation
- Manage large key accounts within each Distribution Centre, with a focus on building and maintaining positive relationships, with all key stakeholders
- Understanding current food trends and styles to ensure product ranging to satisfy increasing market share
- Negotiate and finalize product deals including promotions with many manufacturers within the food industry
- Management of product inventories across all sensitive food product categories from $4.5M to $10M AU
Account Manager SA & NT
H.J Heinz Company Australia Ltd
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Manage all major and independent distributor accounts in both SA and NT including Bidfood (formally Bidvest), Campbell's, PFD, Countrywide, NAFDA and all major end user accounts in both states
- Develop and implement business plans for both distributor and end user customers
- Implement National and State based promotional programs
- Manage individual budgetary spend for promotional programs
- Gain new line listings in both distributor and major end user accounts
- Work with distributor staff to gain listings in major end users
- Achieve targets in line with national groups and individual state accounts
- Manage product complaints and gain mutually acceptable outcomes for both the company, and customer.
- Report to Field Manager and National Distribution Manager
Area Manager S.A & N.T
Food Service Associates
01.2000 - 08.2002
- Implement full product demonstrations for the Food Service trade using all products by FSA's brokerage
- Manage third party distribution network through major Food Service distributors
- Build trusting relationships with end user customers
- Brokerage's included Unilever, Sara Lee, Golden Circle and Arnotts
Education
Diploma Of Management - Business Management
Bidvest Academy
Sydney2011
Key Capabilities
- Critical logistics warehouse distribution and supply chain experience.
- Financial management experience (EBITDA, P&L, CAPEX, OPEX)
- All aspects of budget setting and KPI's to track performance against budget set.
- Exceptional leadership skills.
- Business improvement and change management experience within a warehouse and distribution business unit.
- Exemplary negotiation skills (third party contractors, suppliers and others).
- Ability to analyze data and relevant information to make pertinent business improvements.
- Understanding and Implementing Food Safety Standards to satisfy HACCP and NSW Food Authority Standards.
- Food Production and Processing.
- Recruitment and training of staff across all key departments.
- S2 warehouse management system implementation.
Accomplishments
- 2014 Bidvest Australasian Achiever Of The Year
- 2010 Bidvest Australasian Achiever Of The Year
- 2006 Bidvest Australasian Achiever Of The Year
This award was presented to the most outstanding employee from a region encompassing approximately 5000 employees.
Career Summary
2024 - Current Branch Manager Kerry Logistics Cold Chain.
2023 - 2024 -Logistics Manager FRUTEX Australia.
2022- 2023- National Logistics / Warehouse Manager Real Dairy Australia
2020 - 2022 - Foodlink Australia; Operations Manager
2019 - 2020 - In2Food; General Manager
2005 - 2019 - Bidfood Australia; General Manager
2002 - 2005 - H.J. Heinz Co. Australia; Account Manager S.A. & N.T.
References
References available on request
licenses
CPCWHS1001
( White Card)
HRW
forklift / high risk work
Expiry 2025
Timeline
Branch Manager
Kerry Logistics Cold Chain
02.2024 - Current
Logistics Manager
FRUTEX Australia.
05.2023 - 02.2024
National Logistics and Warehouse Manager
Real Dairy Australia
08.2022 - 05.2023
Operations Manager
FoodLink Australia
11.2020 - 08.2022
General Manager NSW
In2Food
10.2019 - 10.2020
General Manager
Bidfood Australia PTY LTD
06.2005 - 09.2019
Account Manager SA & NT
H.J Heinz Company Australia Ltd
09.2002 - 06.2005
Area Manager S.A & N.T
Food Service Associates
01.2000 - 08.2002
Diploma Of Management - Business Management
Bidvest Academy
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