Smit Bhatt
27 Amalfi Drive,VIC
Summary
Business specialist with expertise in evaluating conditions and formulating optimization strategies to enhance performance. Demonstrated ability to foster consensus and implement initiatives that drive significant improvements. Proven track record in business warehousing management, revenue generation, and structural optimization. Key contributor to organizational agility in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Centre Team Manager
Bunnings Group Limited- Dandenong DC
Melbourne, Victoria
10.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and Business KPIs.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and plan future activities
- Established effective communication channels between departments to ensure information is shared accurately and efficiently.
- Investigated potential accidents and incidents that occurred within the warehouse environment, and created corrective action plans as necessary.
- Fostered a positive team environment through recognition and support initiatives.
- Monitored team performance, tracked progress towards goals, identified areas of improvement and provided feedback to employees.
- Analyzed business performance data to identify areas of strength and improve areas of weakness.
- Conducted root causes analysis to develop corrective action plans.
- Managed team budget and resources efficiently, reducing costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
Distribution Center Supervisor G4
Bunnings Group Limited- Dandenong DC
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Oversaw daily operations in fast-paced distribution center environment.
- Developed and implemented warehouse policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
- Analysed data trends related to shipping delays or stock outages, developed solutions to address root causes of these problems.
- Evaluated existing processes within the distribution centre; identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design or technology implementation.
- Monitored employee performance to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback accordingly.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Trained staff on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Analysed large datasets to identify trends and inform business decisions.
Board Runner/Picking TM
Bunnings Group Limited- Dandenong DC
Melbourne, VIC
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Leading a team of 15-20 TMs everyday, performing problem solving and coordinating through oracle WMS,Project Board and other tools.
- Trained new employees while creating and supervising efficient staff teams.
- Enforced picking goals for each area and zone.
- Worked with dispatchers and outbound production team to enhance service delivery for customers(stores).
- Addressed operational issues and determined changes to drive improvements.
- Evaluated employee performance to help with performance appraisals.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment, reporting incidents, and providing coaching moments.
- Delegating work (picking orders) while keeping dispatch requirements in mind.
- Working on special,DCD and other orders(such as festive,flood relief) in the required timeframe to meet stakeholder expectations.
- Constantly checking and improving the picking and packing process, while thoroughly developing reports for performance, evaluation of total picks, pallet counts and total days outstanding.
- Working on emails while providing ETAs, resolving mispicks, 3PL coordination, and department discrepancies.
- Manage the transition of 'hand-over, take-over' between shifts.
Business Consultant (Industry Project)
Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Performed full-scale data analysis (gather, clean, sort and analyze) to develop a plan to identify and map existing gaps in project management competencies and management
- Carried out quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Presented operational solutions/options to the sponsors to improve business processes which were considered by the MTM Infrastructure Team.
Data Coordinator
AusTraffic Pty. Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Worked on the project brief, resources, and client requirements.
- Assisted and volunteered to identify the most appropriate resources, efficient techniques and system maintenance for various projects.
- Coordinated with survey team on scheduling, work site activities and status of survey tasks.
- Verified accuracy of traffic data using MS Excel and relayed findings to Survey Manager, reducing overall company errors by 20%.
Education
Master of Project Management -
Monash University
Melbourne07.2020
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
LDRP Institute of Technology And Research
Gandhinagar07.2016
Skills
- Analysis
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Capacity planning
- Training & Development
- Area management
- Resource Allocation
- Revenue generation
- Contract development and management
- Working collaboratively
- Root cause analysis
- Public Speaking
- Project development and lifecycle
- Strategic development
- Software: Qualtrics, MS Office, PowerBi, Autocad, Solidworks,Creo 20, Primavera, Microsoft Project, Adobe Spark,,DataBuild, Oracle Warehouse management software
Achievements
- I have developed the Locator Maintenance Dashboard on Power BI, which is now live nationally,2026
- Given 'Exceeds Most expectations' in Bunnings performance review 2022 and 2024
- Awarded ‘Best Idea/Innovation’ (2016) for developing a unique stakeholder management strategy
- Received a scholarship for postgraduate study in Project Management from Monash University, Australia
Accomplishments
Lionel Award 1- Working with CI on UAT, wave planning, and for improving inventory accuracy through voice-picking feedback
Timeline
Distribution Centre Team Manager
Bunnings Group Limited- Dandenong DC
10.2024 - Current
Distribution Center Supervisor G4
Bunnings Group Limited- Dandenong DC
09.2021 - 10.2024
Board Runner/Picking TM
Bunnings Group Limited- Dandenong DC
11.2020 - 10.2021
Business Consultant (Industry Project)
Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd
02.2020 - 06.2020
Data Coordinator
AusTraffic Pty. Ltd
09.2018 - 04.2020
Master of Project Management -
Monash University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
LDRP Institute of Technology And Research