About
I am a retail supply chain executive with extensive expertise in international supply of private label programs.
I have unique capability with China supply solutions.
Over the last two decades I have established effective networks, valuable expertise and critical infrastructure in China. My expertise and resources allows me to establish operations in China to quickly deliver supply-led competitive advantage.
My capability at origin is complemented by expertise in all stages in adding value within a retail value chain including: category management, demand planning, merchandise planning, ocean shipping, warehousing, transport, store receiving and inventory management.
Typical supply improvement outcomes achieved: cost reduction / EBIT% improvement, speed to market / sales improvement & inventory optimisation / ROI improvement.
Expertise:
♦️Establishing China Operations
♦️China Sourcing
♦️China Supply Management
♦️China Warehousing
♦️Direct to store supply solutions
♦️CSF Buyer Consolidation at origin
♦️Purchase order mgt at origin
♦️Sea freight shipping management ♦️Quality assurance systems at origin
♦️Modern slavery controls in China
♦️Private label supply solutions
♦️Warehousing and Distribution
♦️Retail inventory optimisation
Outside of work I am an volunteer outdoor adventure leader providing challenging and adventurous opportunities for young people so they may grow and develop their full physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potentials as individuals and responsible citizens.
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Benefits of Order Management at Origin - China Supply Improvement
Benefits of Order Management at Origin - China Supply Improvement
By Ross Matthews
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Metcash, the parent of supermarket brands IGA and Foodland, is expected to seek to raise about $300 million on Monday to fund the purchase of…
Metcash, the parent of supermarket brands IGA and Foodland, is expected to seek to raise about $300 million on Monday to fund the purchase of…
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Vale Marjorie Cheng. Marjorie, wife of Ken Cheng (founder of South Melbourne Market Dim Sims), passed away earlier this month at the age of 95. The…
Vale Marjorie Cheng. Marjorie, wife of Ken Cheng (founder of South Melbourne Market Dim Sims), passed away earlier this month at the age of 95. The…
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Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
The Scout Association of Australia (Scouts Australia)
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Wilderness First Aid incorporating Search and Rescue
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Venturer Scout Leader
Scouts Queensland
- Present 3 years 3 months
Education
Venturer Scout Leader at Oyster Point Scout Group, Redcliffe, Australia.
Wood Badged leader qualified and/or trained in a wide range of adventurous activities including Bushwalking, Bushcraft, Survival, Pioneering, Camping, Cycling, Canoeing, Kayaking, SUP, Water Rescue, 4WD, First Aid and Wilderness Search & Rescue.
Venturer Scouts is a do-it-yourself mix of fun, adventure and personal challenge that brings together like-minded young people (male and female) aged 14 to 17 from…Venturer Scout Leader at Oyster Point Scout Group, Redcliffe, Australia.
Wood Badged leader qualified and/or trained in a wide range of adventurous activities including Bushwalking, Bushcraft, Survival, Pioneering, Camping, Cycling, Canoeing, Kayaking, SUP, Water Rescue, 4WD, First Aid and Wilderness Search & Rescue.
Venturer Scouts is a do-it-yourself mix of fun, adventure and personal challenge that brings together like-minded young people (male and female) aged 14 to 17 from all walks of life. www.scouts.com.au scoutsqld.com.au -
Supply Manager, Australian Jamboree 2025
Scouts Queensland
- Present 1 year 2 months
Education
Managing supply to feed, house and entertain 10000+ participants in Scouts Australian Jamboree in January 2025
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese
Elementary proficiency
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