Tony Clark
Operations Manager @ Lolliland
About
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Senior supply chain and operations leader with 20+ years’ experience running multi‑site logistics, warehousing, production and distribution operations across FMCG, 3PL, wholesale and manufacturing environments. Proven track record improving DIFOT, inventory accuracy, cost‑to‑serve, labour efficiency and safety performance across national networks. Experienced in P&L ownership, 3PL governance, freight strategy, S&OP/IBP, automation, and operational transformation. Recognised for building high‑performance teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering strong commercial outcomes in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments. CORE COMPETENCIES Multi‑Site Operations LeadershipNational Distribution & Network Optimisation3PL Vendor Management & Contract GovernanceFreight Strategy & Carrier NegotiationInventory Optimisation & Demand PlanningP&L Ownership & Cost‑to‑Serve ImprovementSafety Leadership & ComplianceContinuous Improvement (Lean, RCA, VSM)S&OP / IBPAutomation & WMS/ERP Systems (SAP, Manhattan, Netstock, MS Business Central) EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Business (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) — RMITAPICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)NZCE Aeronautical EngineeringEffective People Management — McKenzie Carrick
Australia
Sydney
Logistics & Supply Chain
Workplace Safety, Automation, E-Commerce, Performance Management, Demand Planning, People Management, Warehouse Management, Customer Service, Warehousing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Team Building, Team Management, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Coaching Staff
Experience

Operations Manager
Reporting to the COO. Managing production, warehousing, transport and supply chain operations for Australia’s leading bulk confectionery supplier. Responsible for purchasing, inbound & outbound logistics, demand planning and site safety leadership. Key Achievements • Implemented daily labour planning tool improving resource utilisation. • Introduced production uptime dashboard and warehouse pick rate reporting. • Rolled out monthly safety toolbox program and strengthened contractor management. • Implemented new systems, Netstock (Forecasting & Inventory Management) and VisitUs (Visitor & Contractor Management) Systems: MS Business Central, Netstock

Supply Chain & Operations Manager (ANZ)
Australia
Reported to the GM. Headed National Logistics operations across 5 Australian DCs and 1 in NZ. Processing over 18,000 order lines, 100,000 cartons shipped weekly, and 250 inbound containers per month. Member of the Executive Leadership Team. Key Achievements • Improved supplier fill rate 87% → 96%. • Lifted DIFOT 94% → 98%. • Reduced interstate stock transfers by 23%. • Cut wharf to warehouse freight cost by 8%. • Reduced warehouse labour cost by 10%. Systems: MYOB Exonet, Netstock, SmartFreight

Site Manager (3PL)
Erskine Park
• Responsible for all site operations and P&L at the Erskine Park site. • Site operates 7 days a week with approx. 90 employees. • 4 major high profile, high activity clients serviced along with 7 smaller clients. • Partially automated site with Cohesio / Geek+ robotics. • Heavy focus on e-commerce orders with 3000 to 8000 orders processed daily. • 6 direct reports, total team of approx. 90. Major Achievements Successfully implemented covid-19 preventative measures resulting in no confirmed cases onsite and met 50% increased demand for ecom orders. Hired new site management team. Increased inventory accuracy by approx. 10% on 3 major accounts.

Operations Manager
Arndell Park, New South Wales, Australia
• Responsible for all warehouse operational activities at the Northern DC located in Arndell Park NSW. • Site operated 24/5 with 3 x 8hr shifts and approx. 90 employees. • Site storage capacity of 52000 FG pallets onsite plus average overflow of 4000 offsite. • Partially automated site with 11 LGVs (E80), automated layer picker (Dematic) along with voice picking and traditional high reach pallet movements. • Approx 4000 pallet movements each day including approx. 80 trucks loaded/ unloaded. • 6 direct reports, total team of approx. 90. Major Achievements Successfully negotiated a new 3 year EBA within budget and without any stopwork action. Increased container processing onsite from 8 per day to 12. Increased site productivity by 10%. Increased inventory accuracy from 85% to 95%. Implemented random Drug & Alcohol testing.

Demand Manager
South Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
• Reported to the Supply Chain Manager with dotted line to Plant Manager. • Responsible for planning and scheduling all manufacturing operations. • Issued daily production schedule for 23 production lines. • Factory runs 24hrs, six days producing approx 110M pieces monthly. • Responsible for purchasing all required raw materials and packaging to support production plan. • Reviewed sales forecast monthly. • Lead the monthly S&OP review and issued rolling 7 month production plan. • Member of the site Management team. Major Achievements Improved MRP planned order accuracy by 50% Improved DIFOT from 96% to 98%. Reduced production line downtime by 12%. Reduced WIP by 25%.

Warehouse & Distribution Manager
South Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
Responsibilities • Responsible for all warehouse and distribution activities including transport. • Approx 5000 FG pallets onsite and 1500 offsite. • Responsible for department budget of approx $3M pa • Also responsible for all raw material and packaging storage & movements (approx 1200 rolls of paper and 500 pallets of cartons) and the purchasing of all factory consumables and machine parts (approx $1M pa) • 8 direct reports • Member of the site Management team • OH&S committee member • Area Fire warden Major Achievements Documented all warehouse and distribution procedures and conducted training with all staff in line with ISO9001 and BS18001 Maintained a DIFOT of above 95% every year with no increase in inventory 14% reduction in labour cost over last 2 years while maintaining the same activity levels. Maintained transport cost as a % of cost of goods sold through efficiency improvements while transport costs increased. 40% reduction pick errors over last 3 years. My team rated as most engaged on site (130 people) in last 2 company engagement surveys (last 5 years) Renegotiated all transport contracts Renegotiated site MHE (Forklifts) contract Reduced site general waste by 50% through implementation of recycling program Zero Lost time injuries (LTI’s) for the last 5 years.

National Customer Service Manager
Responsibilities • Responsible for Customer Service nationally across Food Service and Rigids Business Units (6 sites, 4 states) • Responsible for Windsor site Warehouse & Distribution • 13 direct reports across 6 sites and 7 indirect reports. • Conducted 6 monthly performance reviews with direct reports Major Achievements Created a national customer service team through standardising procedures across 6 previously independent sites. Joined and chaired a business steering committee. Implemented a 2 shift structure in the warehouse improving efficiency and equipment utilisation and reducing overtime. Member of the CSIA (Customer Service Institute of Australia) Created formalised meeting and report structure between Customer Service and Sales team

Customer Service & Warehouse Manager
Responsibilities • Expansion of previous role to now include the customer service responsibilities and team. • Key KPI’s were warehouse and distribution cost control, DIFOT and customer satisfaction. • 7 direct reports and 5 indirect. Major Achievements Restructure customer allocation from state focused to customer focused Improved customer service to warehouse, and customer service to sales team communication through formalised regular meetings Awarded internal Customer Service award.

Warehouse Supervisor (Windsor)
Responsibilities • Responsible for the daily operations of the finished goods warehouse including labour allocation, inventory accuracy, order picking and transport. • Key KPI’s were labour cost, overtime cost, DIFOT • Responsible for 5 storemen Major Achievements Formalised warehouse procedures Improved stock and pallet control Awarded “Excellent Achievement as a New Recruit”

Contract Manager
Arndel Park
Responsibilities • Reported directly to the Distribution Centre Manager • Responsible for all operations in a 15000 pallet warehouse with multiple clients. • The main client (approx 9000 pallets) required a 24hr, 5-6 day operation. • Responsible for over 30 staff across three shifts including warehouse and admin staff. • Set up 3 of the 4 clients, including planning and implementing all staffing, equipment, system and procedural aspects of their businesses. • Responsible for maintaining the highest possible customer service levels while ensuring the business was profitable for Westgate. • Developed and reported on Daily, Weekly and Monthly KPI’s. • Responsible for the P&L for each client • MHE utilisation and suitability • RF implementation with EXE system • Exceed WMS computer system • Exposure to “Paperless WMS RF system” Major Achievements Reduced head count by 15 Increase inventory accuracy from 55% to 98% Develop SOP’s for all tasks Doubled MHE utilisation by reducing number of units

External Inventory Controller
Berri Ltd
Sydney, Australia
Responsibilities • Reported to the NSW Logistics Manager. • Responsible for overseeing the operations in the 3 third party warehouses that the company distributed from, including all retail and route distribution. • 2 staff reporting to me. • Main focus was to ensure that all product was dispatched in full and on time. • Reviewed all processes to ensure stock losses, returns and damages were kept to a minimum. • Responsible for conducting regular cycle counting and stock takes to ensure inventory accuracy. • Reconciling the Berri AS400 system to the 3PL system. • Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution dynamics Major Achievements Developed and implemented a stock replenishment system to reduce safety stock levels Developed and implemented new system allocation logic to eliminate product UBD rotational issues Dramatically reduced customer claims and returns through review of all procedures

Production Scheduler
Berri Ltd
Blacktown

Raw Materials Purchasing
Berri Ltd
Blacktown
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