Shawn Brocklehurst
Perth, Midland,WA
Summary
Dynamic Commercial Manager with a proven track record at KB Food Co, specializing in business process improvement and financial reporting. Excelled in leading teams to enhance production efficiency and financial performance, leveraging skills in research, data analysis, and collaborative project management. Achieved significant process optimizations and cost reductions, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and training capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Manager - National Processing
KB Seafood Co
Canning Vale, Western Australia
03.2024 - Current
- Managed a team of Production Analysts and Cost Accountant responsible for evaluating and improving processes and performance & cost analysis.
- Assessed budgetary performance on weekly and monthly basis to keep production department in line with standards, reduce expenses and address losses and discrepancies.
- Analyzed financial data and created detailed reports for senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
- Developed, monitored and analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and financial ratios, identifying operational process inefficiencies and recommending necessary improvements.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the department by utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology.
- Provided training and guidance on best practices related to process improvement initiatives.
- Presented findings from analyses with clear visuals that highlighted key insights to executive leadership teams.
- Implemented reporting solutions utilizing Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.
- Worked closely with accounting department to manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
Business Analyst (Production)
KB Food Co
Canning Vale, Western Australia
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Assessed budgetary performance on weekly and monthly basis to keep production department in line with standards, reduce expenses and address losses and discrepancies.
- Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.
- Developed, monitored and analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and financial ratios, identifying operational process inefficiencies and recommending necessary improvements.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Process month-end journals relating to production to reconcile accounts.
- Preparation of new business tenders.
- Review general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness
- Implemented reporting solutions utilizing Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.
- Performed financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities.
Assistant Accountant
KB Food Co
Canning Vale, Western Australia
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Coordinated installation of new ERP system (SAP) and collaborated with business consultants on design and implementation of new system in modules such as; Material Master, Production Planning, Financial Accounting and Controlling.
- Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
- Reduced process gaps by successfully training employees on best practices and protocols.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Implemented new efficiency processes to improve the speed of task completion. This includes implementation of software solutions to improve lead time for invoice approval, coding and posting to G/L.
- Development and daily analysis of operational key performance indicators.
- Maintenance of finance relevant hierarchies.
- Complete journals where required by operations/finance
- Completed monthly operational reviews to check budget compliance and identify areas in need of adjustment.
- Performed budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans.
Manufacturing Accounts Officer
KB Food Co
Canning Vale, Western Australia
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Control of documentation relating to purchases and receivables; ensuring processes of control are maintained and documentation complete and reconciled
- Working with the Operations Management to oversee and process any necessary system journals relating to the transfer of product through the Manufacturing process
- Investigation and reconciliation of inventory variances, working in conjunction with the Operations Management to fully eliminate variances.
- Support the regular review of BOM and Standard Cost information, to ensure the actual performance in line with expectations. Support Operations in the investigation of variances
- Collection, analysis and reporting of other operational data, including but not limited to material usage, waste and labour utilization
- Assist in the build of Bill of Materials information and Standard Costs, liaising with Processing and Product Development
- Assisting Operations and Finance Management in the development of best practice, which may include input into the design of processing planning systems (materials, resource and demand) and assistance in production planning.
- Ad hoc tasks as required time to time by Management
Warehouse Assistant
KB Food Co
Canning Vale, Western Australia
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated forklift and other equipment to move pallets around between warehouse locations and transport trucks.
- Packed and labeled pallets to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers in both metro and country regions
- Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
Education
Certificate IV in Business -
Polytechnic West
Thornlie, WA5 2013
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Australian Institute Of Management
Floreat, WA3 2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University
Bentley, WA11-2024
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- KPI Tracking
- Research and Data Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Operations Management
- Financial Reporting
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Expense and revenue analysis
- MS Office suite
- Business process improvement
- Project Management
- Training & Development
Accomplishments
KB Food Co High Achiever of the Year- Office 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Manager - National Processing
KB Seafood Co
03.2024 - Current
Business Analyst (Production)
KB Food Co
02.2021 - 03.2024
Assistant Accountant
KB Food Co
07.2019 - 02.2021
Manufacturing Accounts Officer
KB Food Co
01.2018 - 07.2019
Warehouse Assistant
KB Food Co
05.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate IV in Business -
Polytechnic West
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Australian Institute Of Management
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University
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