Vikram Singh
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Leader with 10+ years of experience driving performance across retail operations, large-scale transport, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, and procurement. Currently leading state transport control centre operations, accountable for service delivery, cost optimization, outbound planning, risk governance, and stakeholder outcomes across high-volume networks. Recognized for building high-performing leadership teams, strengthening governance, and translating strategy into execution. Operate comfortably at the senior level, combining strong commercial acumen with operational depth, and adaptability across industries.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
State Transport Control Centre Manager
Bunnings Australia
2025 - Current
- Lead state-wide transport and logistics operations across a high-volume, multi-site network, with accountability for service delivery, cost performance, inbound planning, risk management, and stakeholder outcomes.
- Own end-to-end transport and inbound flow planning, aligning capacity, cost, and service priorities with operational and commercial objectives.
- Lead strategic business reviews with logistics partners and carriers, assessing performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and aligning on forward-looking transport strategies.
- Drive rate optimization initiatives, balancing service levels, volume commitments, and cost efficiency while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Manage carrier and partner performance against agreed service-level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and compliance requirements.
- Analyze transport, cost, and service data to inform decision-making, mitigate risk, and improve network efficiency.
- Partner with supply chain, procurement, and commercial teams to align freight strategy with sourcing, inventory, and demand plans.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, strengthening governance, accountability, and leadership capability.
Production Manager – Frames & Trusses Manufacturing
Bunnings Australia
2023 - 2025
- Held full operational and commercial accountability for a manufacturing and distribution facility servicing commercial demand.
- Managed P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Oversaw procurement alignment for raw materials, components, and capital equipment.
- Evaluated supplier proposals, and supported commercial negotiations.
- Led production planning, logistics coordination, dispatch, and customer fulfillment.
- Improved productivity, safety outcomes, service levels, and operational flow.
- Built and developed a multi-disciplinary workforce across production and logistics.
Operations & Retail Warehouse Leadership (Large-Format Sites)
Bunnings Australia
2021 - 2023
- Led end-to-end operations across large-format retail warehouses, combining people leadership, logistics coordination, safety governance, and commercial execution in high-volume environments.
- Directed daily operations of large-format retail warehouses, overseeing teams of 50–100+ employees across operations, logistics, customer fulfillment, and support functions.
- Owned workforce planning, rostering, performance management, and leadership development for large, multi-shift teams.
- Delivered safe, compliant, and efficient operations across warehousing, inventory flow, replenishment, and dispatch.
- Managed inventory availability, shrinkage control, and operational risk across high-volume sites.
- Drove productivity, service, and cost improvements through process optimization and team capability uplift.
- Partnered with supply chain, transport, and procurement teams to align store operations with network strategies.
- Acted as the senior on-site leader, accountable for operational performance, safety culture, and team engagement.
Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Bunnings Australia
2019 - 2021
- Supported supply chain operations across inventory, replenishment, inbound logistics, and supplier coordination.
- Improved stock availability, inventory integrity, and supplier performance.
- Partnered with commercial and procurement teams to manage supply risks and resolve performance issues.
- Led teams across daily operations, logistics coordination, and service delivery.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize stock availability and reduce shortages.
Assistant Store Manager / Supervisor
Bunnings & Officeworks
2017 - 2019
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and team performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and store protocols.
- Trained and mentored new team members on store policies and procedures.
Coordinator & Team Leader
Officeworks
2014 - 2016
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed for operations.
- Supported project planning by maintaining timelines and tracking deliverables.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
Education
Diploma of Leadership & Management - Organizational Leadership
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC01-2020
Bachelor of Information Systems - Business Analyst
Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC01-2012
Skills
- Operations and supply chain leadership
- Retail and warehouse management
- Transport network optimization
- Logistics planning strategy
- Workforce management (50–100 teams)
- Supplier governance and procurement
- Strategic partner management
- Contract and SLA optimization
- Cost control and budgeting
- Demand and capacity planning
- Risk management and compliance
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Leadership development and succession planning
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Key Career Achievements
- Delivered measurable improvements in transport cost efficiency and service reliability through structured partner reviews and rate optimisation initiatives
- Achieved 30% productivity improvement via workforce planning, leadership capability uplift and process optimisation
- Reduced stock shrinkage by 20% through strengthened inventory controls and supplier accountability
- Supported 15% sales growth through improved supply availability, logistics alignment and operational execution
- Improved customer satisfaction by 25% through service delivery, fulfilment and operational improvements
- Led procurement, evaluation and implementation of new machinery and capital equipment, increasing throughput and operational efficiency
- Successfully built, led and developed teams of 50–120+ employees across retail, logistics and manufacturing environments
Leadership Profile
- Calm, decisive leadership under pressure
- Leading through ambiguity and change
- Strong commercial judgment
- Data-driven, outcome-focused decision making
- Trusted partner to senior stakeholders
- Executive-level communication and presence
Timeline
State Transport Control Centre Manager
Bunnings Australia
2025 - Current
Production Manager – Frames & Trusses Manufacturing
Bunnings Australia
2023 - 2025
Operations & Retail Warehouse Leadership (Large-Format Sites)
Bunnings Australia
2021 - 2023
Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Bunnings Australia
2019 - 2021
Assistant Store Manager / Supervisor
Bunnings & Officeworks
2017 - 2019
Coordinator & Team Leader
Officeworks
2014 - 2016
Diploma of Leadership & Management - Organizational Leadership
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Information Systems - Business Analyst
Federation University Australia