Craig Hooper 23 Nigel Street, Redbank Plains Qld 43010439 428 592 /chooper08@yahoo.com.au

Introduction

I am a high performance, customer-driven professional offering over 18 years of successful experience in all aspects of warehouse / logistics and procurement management. Competent in assessing and implementing overall operations to achieve corporate objectives. Determined, decisive and pragmatic with strong leadership and problem solving skills. Superior communication style, reliability and integrity will contribute to any role where people interaction and supply chain management is a daily imperative.

Professional Experience

May 2012 – Present Isuzu Australia Limited Warehouse Manager

The Isuzu parts division supports the owners of Isuzu Trucks and the Australian Transport Industry through providing market leading products and services in innovative and time efficient ways. The Brisbane Distribution Centre is responsible for the despatch of spare parts for Isuzu trucks, utilities and non-commercial vehicles to dealers and distributers nationally and also to the Pacific Nations and New Zealand. Our customer base is as varied as national and local fleets, individual owner drivers, independent workshops and mining, through to fishing trawlers operating off the coast of Australia using Isuzu Engines.

Responsibilities Management and leadership over workforce of 15 staff Continuous improvement facilitation Supplier and contracts management Management of Indirect Spend Inventory Availability SIFOT, DIFOT WMS Zero Harm Weekly and Monthly Reports, including financial, KPIs and operating capacity Forecasts & Budgeting Warehouse management system proficiencies: IDS Warehouse operating system. MRP

Achievements Set up operations for Greenfield warehouse 100% safety record & adherence to legislated safety requirements Operating within budget restrictions Implemented various cost saving measures

Jan 2011 – May 2012 Lincoln Sentry Group Procurement Manager

Lincoln Sentry Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian Securities Exchange listed company Alesco Corporation Limited. Alesco supplies innovative branded products to trade and industrial customers serving the building products markets in Australia and New Zealand. The Lincoln Sentry division operates out of 25 trade branches across Australia and is one of Australia’s leading suppliers and distributors of hardware and components to the kitchen cabinet and furniture making industries, the window, door and glazing industries, and the niche industrial tape and insulation markets.

Responsibilities Contracts and contracts data base, Payment terms Supplier Rationalisation

Manage Indirect Spend Inventory Availability SIFOT, DIFOT, Overdue Purchase Orders Sales Margin Vs GMO, Sales growth, COGS Vs Value Credits, Faulty / Damaged Goods WMS Zero Harm Staff engagement Weekly and Monthly Reports Costs Reduction Forecasts & Budgeting Warehouse management system proficiencies: JD Edwards, SAP, Demand Solutions,

MRP

Achievements Saved $70,000 pa on packaging by consolidating into one supplier at lower rate Saved $20,000 pa by negotiating with suppliers for direct deliveries to branches vs to

Brisbane Saved $24,000 pa by claiming tariff reduction based on imports

Apr 2010 – Jan 2011 Wrest Point Hotel Casino Logistics & Stores Manager

Wrest Point Hotel Casino, Tasmania, is owned by the Federal Group and is a diverse, multi award winning privately owned company which was founded in 1885 in Victoria. It is the world’s second oldest hotel group. Federal Group expansion over the years has established them as a leading business in the tourism, hospitality, gaming and entertainment industry.

Responsibilities Daily operation of 6 outlets Coordinate, prepare and operate 6-monthly stock takes of warehouse stock, Including

Cycle Counting Manage facility and premises maintenance and repairs Administration – collate client orders, authorize accounts payable, coordinate plant

maintenance Risk management including staff training in relation to WMS Overall performance and day to day running of the warehouse Continual improvement of existing systems to ensure cost efficiency Assist in budget forecasting and work within budget restraints Procurement of warehouse stock Warehouse locations Fleet Maintenance Warehouse management system proficiency: Oracle

Achievements Saved $78,000 pa on contract labour by relinquishing unnecessary resources Saved $120,000 pa by relocating right stock to right location Identified stocktake discrepancies resulting in finding stock valued at $68,000

May 2006 – Apr 2010 Schindler Lifts Australia Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Schindler Lifts Australia is one of the largest suppliers of new escalators and elevators in Australia today. Schindler designs, installs, services and modernises transport systems for almost every building type. Their products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout Australia, including premium commercial office buildings, major airports, national shopping centre chains, exclusive residential apartments and specialty buildings.Responsibilities

Procurement of warehouse stock from Head Office and external suppliers and ensuring sufficient stock levels at all times. Stock consists of lift components, stationery, and furniture

Coordinate, prepare and operate 6-monthly stock takes of warehouse stock, Including Cycle Counting.

Manage facility and premises maintenance and repairs Administration – collate client orders, authorize accounts payable, coordinate plant

maintenance Risk management including staff training in relation to WMS Overall performance and day to day running of the warehouse Continual improvement of existing systems to ensure cost efficiency Assist in budget forecasting and work within budget restraints Warehouse management system proficiencies: SAP, MRP

Achievements Schindler Team Spirit Award 2006, Employee of the Month in April 07 & May 08 Saved $5,000 pa as a result of switching waste services supplier Saved $15,000 pa by relocating right stock to right location Identified stocktake discrepancies resulting in finding stock valued at $192,000

Aug 2005 – Jan 2006 International Marketing & Logistics Operations Manager

International Marketing & Logistics is a manufacturer and supplier of fertilizers and industrial explosives.

Responsibilities Weekly roster for 9 staff (day & afternoon shifts) Training – general & daily tasks, workplace health & safety, inductions for new starters Administration – collate client orders, authorize & reconcile accounts payable,

coordination of plant maintenance, risk management Fill and dispatch client orders Work within budget restraints Overall performance and day to day running of the whole plant

Achievements Facilitated team restructure which resulted in day & evening shift staff cooperating

together

Training & Education

2014 – Dangerous Goods Training course

2012 - Chubb Fire Safety

2012 - Fire Warden Manager training

2011 - WMS Supervisor’s Course

2010 - Let’s Talk Communication course

2008 - Senior First Aid (including refresher training)

2007 - Electrical Test & Tag, Queensland Master Builders Assoc, Brisbane

2006 - Business Administration in Warehousing, Southern Cross University - Lismore, NSW

2001 - National College of Fitness - Spring Hill, QLDLifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Trainer, Nutrition Consultant

1977 Parklands High School - Burnie, TASHigher School Certificate

Personal Achievements

JP (Qual) & C.DEC. since 2008 AFL Umpires Association member AFL Qld Umpires Association member Level 2 Umpires Coach Umpire of the Year 1998 Umpire of the Year 2004

Technical & Personal Skills

Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook Attention to detail Organisation Time Management Risk Management Leadership Communication Negotiation skills In depth analysis Investigation and problem solving Policy and procedural development Personal development through learning

Interests

Sailing, water sports, reading, movies, AFL

References

Reference contacts available upon request