Danny Gamwalla
Head of Procurement @ McPherson's Consumer Products
About
An organized and detail-oriented manager, able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion within a team environment. A skilled communicator and negotiator; able to maintain cultural sensitivity, establish rapport with members of diverse groups, and promote team cohesiveness.
Australia
Greater Sydney Area
Packaging & Containers
Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Budget Management, International Supplier Management, Supply Chain and Procurement Management, Quality Systems Management, Logistics and Freight Management, Import and Export Market Management, Sales and Marketing, Strategic Business Development, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Staff Management, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Product Development, Business Development, ERP
Experience

Head of Procurement
● Developed and executed enterprise-wide procurement strategies across all direct and indirect categories throughout ANZ, overseeing an annual spend of $100M and driving commercial value, compliance, and operational efficiency. ● Led and optimised the Hong Kong–based sourcing and logistics teams, delivering sustained improvements in cost, quality, and innovation across multiple product portfolios. ● Designed and implemented a full supply chain transformation program for the formulated category (vitamins and skincare), achieving 17% annualised cost savings while enhancing supplier performance and product quality. ● Delivered a large-scale tender process for all non‑formulated products manufactured across Asia, securing $2M in annual savings and strengthening commercial terms across diverse product types. ● Authored and modernised all procurement policies for the organisation and facilitated training for key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment, compliance, and adoption. ● Led the company’s modern slavery compliance framework, including the implementation of the iPro platform to streamline reporting, supplier due diligence, and risk mitigation. ● Established a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework, leveraging Power BI dashboards to track SIFOT, quality metrics, volume trends, and forecast accuracy. Introduced structured QBRs with strategic suppliers to drive continuous improvement. ● Created standardised long‑form and short‑form contract templates and executed multiple domestic and international agreements to reduce supply chain risk. Negotiated enhanced commercial terms including price mechanisms, business continuity provisions, extended payment terms, reduced lead times, and optimised MOQs. ● Led a comprehensive freight tender, delivering 7% annual savings by transitioning to a more suitable freight forwarder offering customised service and improved operational alignment.

Senior Commercial (Procurement) Manager - Packaging
Greater Sydney Area
Goodman Fielder is a leader in the FMCG industry with an array of number one brands on retail shelves including Helgas, Meadow Lea, Praise, Cornwells, Edmonds & Meadow Fresh. ♦ Created packaging strategy for multiple packaging categories throughout ANZ. ♦ Executed multiple VE projects achieving savings of 15% on average. ♦ Worked closely with multiple stakeholders from various functions including operations, logistics & technical to improve the packaging supply chain. Including moving to ex-works models to capitalise on advantageous internal freight rates. ♦ Executed multiple NPD projects leading teams of stakeholders from multiple business functions. ♦ Managed the largest finished goods supplier to the GF business across ANZ. ♦ Created and executed multiple tenders in key packaging categories to ensure the best value supply for GF. ♦ Included in the group sustainability panel focused on bringing the business closer to its environmental sustainability targets for 2022. ♦ Identified packaging supply chain risks and created contingencies to ensure supply to our factories. ♦ Developed GF supplier categorisation model as backbone for the SRM strategy being rolled out throughout the group.

Group Procurement Manager
Suntory Coffee
Sydney, Australia
Suntory Coffee is a new arm of Suntory Japan created out of the divestment of Cerebos, focused in the coffee sector and already a market leader in supply of coffee and related products. ♦ Transformed supply base to support the newly created business. ♦ Controlled $60,000,000 P&L for Suntory Coffee ANZ. ♦ Undertook negotiations with all key suppliers to build performance-driven supplier relationships. ♦ Identified opportunities to increase project value through creative sourcing. ♦ Initiated numerous projects to identify EBITDA improvements. ♦ Executed key strategic projects for business growth and development. ♦ Implemented numerous key contracts with multinational suppliers worth millions per year.

Senior Procurement Category Manager ANZ - Packaging & Operational Indirects
Seven Hills, Australia
Cerebos PTY LTD is a successful and innovative FMCG company focusing on the sauce, spice and coffee sectors in Australia and New Zealand. ♦ Re-positioned packaging supply chain to underpin innovation in packaging. ♦ Executed numerous tenders for operational indirects (eg. freight, energy, MHE). ♦ Played a key role in operational improvements to reduce internal operational costs. ♦ Controlled $30,000,000 P&L for the packaging category and $45,000,000 P&L for indirects across ANZ. ♦ Improved cashflow by reducing warehouse costs through multifaceted optimisation projects. ♦ Identified opportunities to increase project margins through innovative packaging and sourcing. ♦ Navigated market offerings to accommodate marketing requirements on new products. ♦ Ensure the optimal performance of key packaging lines in multiple worksites. ♦ Negotiated with a global supplier network from Europe to Asia. ♦ Set KPI supplier metrics and translated requirements to supplier base to ensure supplier accountability, moving the once transactional relationship to a partnership with key suppliers. ♦ Improved business processes such as forecasting, demand planning, production planning through interaction with operations team and suppliers. ♦ Executed key strategic projects for business growth and development. ♦ Implemented numerous key contracts with multinational suppliers worth millions per year. ♦ Initiated numerous projects to identified EBITDA improvements. ♦ Delivered on strategies to counter market price increases. ♦ Implemented opportunities to streamline and improve the supply model. ♦ Restructured supplier base to be more aligned with executive level goals and new product strategies. ♦ Travelled internationally and domestically to develop relationships with suppliers. ♦ Achieved 20% savings in spend to key supplier through improved processes and negotiation. ♦ Improved internal information flow to reduce administration time spent on supplier maintenance.

International Purchasing Manager
Cospak Pty Ltd
1 Culverston Road Minto, NSW 2566 Australia
Cospak is a manufacturer, importer and distributor of rigid and flexible packaging products to the wine, beverage, food and pharmaceutical industries. The Cospak Group employs more than 250 staff ♦ Re-positioned supply chain and procurement to underpin growth for Cospak ♦ Played a key role in making Cospak Pty Ltd more profitable and more competitive ♦ Ensure the optimal performance of all elements of Cospak’s Supply Chain ♦ Reduced warehouse costs and enhanced cashflow ♦ Continuously monitored P&Ls to ensure fiscal objectives were met ♦ Identified opportunities for improving EBITDA and increase project margins ♦ Led new products to market which ensured Cospak remained competitive ♦ Executed key strategic projects for business growth and development ♦ Governed a global supplier network from Europe to Asia ♦ Set KPI supplier metrics and translated requirements to supplier base ♦ Improve inventory turnover through improved forecasting, demand planning, production planning ♦ Governed all purchasing spend and inventory ♦ Implemented opportunities to streamline and improve the supply model ♦ Identified EBITDA improvements ♦ Delivered on strategies to counter increased market competition ♦ Re-built supplier base to be more aligned with high level goals and new product strategies. ♦ Travelled internationally to develop relationships with suppliers ♦ Achieved 20% growth of key supplier in Taiwan through new product development ♦ Added additional sales through new product launches ♦ Build a performance-driven team of 6 staff (Procurement and Product Development)

Quality Assurance Manager
Cospak Pty Ltd
1 culverston Road Minto, 2566 Australia
♦ Ensured full manufacturing and supply compliance against ISO 9001 standards ♦ Managed a team of 4 staff (quality department) ♦ Develop/evolved company quality procedures, standards and specifications ♦ Negotiated quality requirements with external suppliers and customers to win new business ♦ Developed methods to reduce waste and increase efficiency in the manufacturing process ♦ Developed and executed training programs for all production staff ♦ Developed monitoring methods to gather data on relevant quality related areas to benchmark against KPI’s ♦ Ensuring quality standards are benchmarked against the competition to give our company a leading edge against the competition

New Product Development Officer
Cospak Pty Ltd
1 Culverston Road Minto, 2566 Australia
♦ Development of product/marketing plans to meet customer requirements. ♦ Identification of key products throughout Europe and Asia to suit customer needs. ♦ Negotiations on product aspects and sales terms with international manufacturers. ♦ Ensuring capabilities of new suppliers are within company requirement before proceeding with supply. ♦ Development of new product designs to meet customer’s requirement. ♦ Feasibility studies on new products and product categories. ♦ Development of prototypes and models. ♦ Commission new product tooling and capital expense.

Sales and Marketing
Cospak Pty Ltd
1 Culverston Road Minto, NSW 2566 Australia
♦ Develop marketing plans to maximise sales, including product mix and competitive advantage analysis. ♦ Evaluate new market sectors, including feasibility studies. ♦ Face to face sales meetings resulting ♦ Coordinate website renewal. ♦ Promotional material development. ♦ Trade show coordination. ♦ International brand development.

Home Entertainment Assistant
Narellan Town Centre, New South Wales
♦ Earned consistent compliments for exemplary service delivery and daily sales results. ♦ Recognized for ability to quickly establish rapport with customers, up-sell products and build a loyal clientele. ♦ Setup product marketing displays for product promotions based on analysis of consumption and sales, resulting in superior sales results. ♦ Exceptional results under pressure at peak seasons (eg. Christmas rush). ♦ Great team work within small and large teams with varying personalities. ♦ Proficient in store ERP system. ♦ Agile in new product knowledge and systems/layouts of store.
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