Hands-on and forward-thinking Warehouse Manager with extensive experience in warehouse operations, team leadership, and strategic planning across 3PL, FMCG, and freight management. Proven success in both greenfield warehouse setup and site closures, including layout planning, racking, system implementation, and safety compliance. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel for planning, reporting, and labour optimisation. Basic knowledge of SAP and skilled in driving warehouse performance through data-backed decision-making and KPI-led team management. Known for delivering continuous improvement, safe environments, and strong customer service in high-volume, deadline-driven operations.
• Managed multiple sites across Western Sydney, overseeing planning, stock control, and execution of warehouse operations to meet KPIs and client expectations.
• Used PWS with collaboration with SAP to manage receipting and inventory control for a major client, ensuring alignment between physical stock and system records.
• Collaborated with Business Development and clients for onboarding, reviewing rate cards, and supporting profitability.
• Led financial planning including budgeting, reporting, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Successfully closed and exited one of the sites, overseeing full decommissioning including rack dismantling, asset removal, and final 'make-good' works, delivering on-time handover back to the landlord.
• Managed stock audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities to maintain high inventory accuracy.
Warehouse Setup & Layout Planning
Team Leadership & Staff Mentoring
Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
Material Flow Management
Labour Planning & Resource Optimisation
Customer Relationship Management
KPI Monitoring & Operational Reporting
Work, Health & Safety Compliance
Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction
Microsoft Excel Proficiency
Forklift Licence
Driver’s Licence – Class C
HLTPAT005 – Drugs of Abuse Testing
• Karn Howard – Former DC Manager, ACFS | Now DC Manager, Super Retail Group | 📧 karnhoward@gmail.com | 📞 0407 550 360
• Mike Colaguiri – Former Regional DC Manager, ACFS | Now VP Operations, Brightstar Corp APAC | 📧 mcolagiuri@hotmail.com | 📞 0409 009 222