10 years of experiences in supply chain and managing people, with strong experience in import/ export, supply chain planning and project management.
Strong established relationships with local and international supply chain networks (freight agents, transports and warehouses).
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics & Supply Chain Planning Lead
Interfood Group
01.2023 - Current
Lead a $600m valued supply chain in APAC region with P&L ownership of $220m.
Achieved 4% reduction in negotiated freight costs used in 2024 compared to 2023.
Implemented successfully an optimised warehouse allocation solution resulted in cost saving of over $700,000 year on year for a 5 year project.
Manage a team of 5 supply chain professionals responsible for imports and exports of goods to and from Australia and New Zealand.
Make strategic plans for the department with the management team while act as key contact for supply chain leadership for external projects.
Lead and support the review of supply chain capability to meet identified market opportunities and minimise risks.
Source and negotiate with shipping lines and freight agents on inland and ocean freights via spot bookings and freight tenders.
One of 5 global steering committee members of new ERP planning system implementation for supply chain planning.
Leading member of global data analytic team in APAC to conduct trainings and develop report systems for better data visibility and easier decision-making.
Created the regional S&OP playbook incorporating involving multiple departments (sales, marketing, finance and supply chain).
Perform all personnel management activities for staff, including performance evaluation, professional development through job assignments and training.
Supply Chain Planning Lead
Interfood Group
01.2021 - 12.2022
Developed supply chain solutions for multinational confectionery brands such as Coca-Cola, Mars, Cadbury, Unilever & Nestle.
Developed 3 new strategic dairy suppliers in ANZ, established S&OP process to align supply-demand and support executive decision makings.
Set up 4 new third party warehouses in APAC, negotiated and set up pricing structure and service level agreement (SLA).
Drove DIFOT to 98% in 2 consecutive years, improved from 89% in previous years.
Key account holder for strategic customers and suppliers to manage long term planning and arbitrage opportunities.
Managed employee training for new recruits in Supply Chain and cross-functional departments and offered continuous guidance on duties and best practices.
Led the team to adapt optimal planning processes to accommodate Covid and Post-Covid operations to minimise impacts from unstable vessel schedule, pallet shortage and industrial actions.
Master Supply Demand Planner - APAC
Interfood Group
07.2018 - 12.2020
Increased inventory accuracy to 100% from previous years' records of 85%.
Optimised inventory levels while maintaining sufficient stock and on-time delivery schedule.
Reduced needs for urgent, airfreight shipments and out of stock situations to Zero.
Managed and replenished inventory at over 25 warehouses in Australia, New Zealand and Asia (over 50,000 pallets) while keeping stock level lean & at minimal costs.
Liaised with Commercial team to manage product positions and understand market trends to make responsive planning actions and forecasting.
Optimised product allocations globally and led on price arbitrage to ensure lowest price supply is fully utilised during market fluctuations.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Interfood Group
03.2017 - 06.2018
Coordinated with transport agents and local warehouses to arrange truck deliveries in VIC & NSW areas - 20 orders/ week.
Booked vessels & prepared export documents for orders ex-ANZ (including LC and DP at sight documents) - 50 shipments/ week.
Identified slow moving inventory and made recommendations to Commercial team to minimise aging products.
Negotiated rates with local carriers resulted in 8% cost reduction for local deliveries.
Various positions in Logistics and Administrations
09.2013 - 02.2017
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
RMIT University
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Timeline
Logistics & Supply Chain Planning Lead
Interfood Group
01.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Planning Lead
Interfood Group
01.2021 - 12.2022
Master Supply Demand Planner - APAC
Interfood Group
07.2018 - 12.2020
Supply Chain Coordinator
Interfood Group
03.2017 - 06.2018
Various positions in Logistics and Administrations
National Compliance Manager at Endeavour Group (Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group)National Compliance Manager at Endeavour Group (Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group)