Greater Melbourne Area
Proactive, self-motivated, energetic and results-driven Planning Professional with extensive experience in Material, Production, Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and Events Planning. Recognized for cultivating cross-functional collaboration, making informed data-driven strategic and tactical decisions, and maintaining excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels. Proven track record of driving productivity, achieving efficiency gains, and implementing process improvements. An innovative problem solver dedicated to creating a meaningful and lasting impact on organizations. Proficient in navigating computer-based systems and rapidly mastering new technologies for seamless workflow integration. Advanced skills in Microsoft software (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Access), enabling analysis of large and ambiguous sets of data and presenting material in a succinct and professional manner. Highly skilled in delivering dynamic and complex projects under tight deadlines, adept at navigating fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environments with competing priorities. Effectively collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure successful project deliverables for all stakeholders. Champions a People First and “One-Organisation” mindset fostering an inclusive culture, team development and commitment to customer satisfaction. Analytical, logical, and creative skills are supported by a double major degree in Pure & Applied Mathematics from La Trobe University.
Leading procurement, warehousing, inventory, and logistics operations for a proudly Australian manufacturer. Driving the Syspro ERP implementation, improving planning accuracy and operational efficiencies, strengthening supplier performance, and a building a high-performing, collaborative team.
Brought in as a specialist to stabilise critical inventory shortages at a start‑up introducing a new ERP system while struggling with daily supply challenges. Took full ownership to resolve severe shortage situations, slashing emergency air freight reliance from $200K/month to under $2K/month through root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and close collaboration with suppliers and freight forwarders. Championed ERP/WMS implementation under tight timelines, ensuring uninterrupted production despite critical supply constraints. Developed tender and bid assessment tools for freight forwarder selection, ensuring transparent and compliant evaluation. Led forecasting and scheduling activities, chairing cross-functional meetings to integrate inputs and drive MRP procurement actions. Guided team on PO cycles, optimised freight, and resolved critical invoice discrepancies. Developed advanced Excel replenishment tools to forecast long-lead items, ensuring availability while minimising obsolescence. Rapidly coordinated Receiving, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, Suppliers, and Freight Forwarders to resolve supplier quality issues and prevent production stoppages. Strengthened vendor relationships and provided operational insights to support offshore contract negotiations and renewals. Contributed to ISO accreditation with governance documentation and auditable supply chain processes.
• Managed portfolios for Collision Parts (annual revenue of $94M), overseeing performance management, external communications, and training initiatives. My responsibilities encompassed parts marketing, business case development, sales and incentive programs, pricing, writing articles, managing tenders, NDA’s and contracts, as well as relationship management. Despite having no prior experience in the collision industry, I quickly adapted by cultivating strong relationships with industry experts. My dedication and proactive attitude were instrumental in achieving outstanding results and driving success in this challenging environment. • Designed and implemented an automated dealer competitive pricing tool, increasing parts sales by 8% in the first year with the tool widely acknowledged as the best in industry. • Developed strategic partnerships with industry experts to create and deliver Ford-specific collision repair training. Conducted live national training forums using studio technology, broadcasting to participating dealers and their key collision customers to enhance Dealer/Collision Repairer relationships. Managed all aspects of this complex event independently on a tight budget, receiving positive feedback from dealers and participants. • Partnered with Ford’s legal team to review Terms & Conditions, ensure compliance with brand and advertising standards, and validate all public-facing content • Worked with procurement and legal stakeholders to scope, draft, and manage contracts and service agreements with third-party providers, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with company policy. • Engaged in skip-level meetings to understand grassroots issues, ensuring alignment with employee needs and organizational goals. • Utilised the Employee Resource Group platform, to initiate and develop training materials focused on individuals with disabilities, significantly raising awareness among employees and fostering a more inclusive workplace environment.
1: Business Development Analyst: Managing Capex projects: Assessing project viability, cost, ROI, risk assessments. Managed the complex infrastructure projects, learned the chemistry involved in petroleum products, and conducted Post Investment Reviews to ensure deliverables were met and learnings captured for future planning. Delivered complex grade changes in line with legislative requirements in tight deadlines ensuring all actions met the principals of no harm to people. Created Masterplanning tools for each Terminal and Depot. Received award for Oceania achieving best performance to the Capex plan. 2: National Fleet Contract Performance Manager: Designed and implemented a performance management system to capture and report against commercial KPI's. Stakeholder engagement reviews drew on the analytical results facilitating immediate vehicle utilisation improvements and behavioural changes resulting in savings of $5.6M/year, plus commendation from the Tow Haulier for assisting them improve their processes. 3: National Order Fulfillment Supply Chain Planner: Established cross functional collaboration to meet all stakeholder needs in planning supply chain activities, resulting in distribution savings of more than $2.5M/year for the initial top 15 sites, earning a "First Award" for cost management. Developed tools and quantitative analyses plus daily stakeholder engagements to manage complex tank conversions for implentation of E10, resulting in only 60% of anticipated stock outs and a "First Award" for execution. 4: Scheduling manager: Lead the order fulfillment activities for VIC, SA, WA, TAS, working effectively as partners with the Hired Carriers to optismise solutions. Restored trust and earned commendation from a major mining company following a breach of contract from an underperforming team by reassigning talent, initiating stakeholder meetings, design and implementation of sustainable process improvements. Team Employee Satisfaction increased 25%.
Handpicked to deliver major complex projects across various disciplines, with exceptional stakeholder management and a deep understanding of customer needs. Launch specialist with extensive experience in significant demand forecasting for both model runouts and the optimal mix of new models. Implemented ISO standards and all process documentation, devising and enhancing multiple processes and systems. My expertise includes systems development, production scheduling, and the implementation of in-line vehicle sequencing, along with dealer operations and incentives management. I take pride in my strong customer focus and team development, active listening skills, and application of Six Sigma principles to identify root causes and develop creative solutions. Roles include: -Systems Development: Became skilled in active listening and asking the right questions in order to provide appropriate services. -Production Master Scheduling: Launched new process with customer-focused culture, increasing the success rate of customer delivery dates from 5% to 80% (±1 day). -Import Sales Planning & Distribution: Positively influenced, motivated, and coached the team struggling under workload and process issues prior to my appointment. Quickly earned trust and loyalty by temporarily restructuring assignments and providing assistance to meet immediate deadlines. This taught them how to approach such circumstances for success. -Launch Specialist – Sales Planning & Distribution: Managed ambitious plans for 6 major model launches resulting in record sales and profit figures for the first month of a new model, highest levels of high-series vehicles produced at launch and lowest obsolesence. Commended by Vice Presidents of Manufacturing and Marketing for flawless execution. Commended for several significant forecast accuracies. -Sales Field Operations – managed dealer performance objectives and field operations -Dealer Planning Operations Manager – Focused on Dealer profitability