Manisha Taneja

https://blia.com.au/about/ Serving on the Executive Board to shape the direction of the Association and contribute meaningfully to the future of the bulk liquids industry. The Board plays a vital role in representing members’ interests, strengthening industry connections and ensuring BLIA continues to deliver value, insight and advocacy for our network.

Reporting to the WISTA Australia Board of Directors

Mentor with The Leadership Sphere

• Collaborated with board members to enhance The Retreat's social enterprise model. • Oversaw program development for respite accommodation for families facing terminal illness. • Advocated for community engagement initiatives to boost volunteer participation. • Contributed to fundraising efforts for operational sustainability.

Reporting to the Chairman ICS ANZ and the Board

Incitec Pivot Fertiliser

• Freight sourcing for imports of raw materials and fertilisers into Australian ports. • Managing end-to-end distribution of fertiliser imports by ensuring seamless shipping and logistics operations. • Coordination with stakeholders, distribution centre’s/3PL for storage and delivery to optimise freight management processes with our contract partners and carriers. • Engaged in audit activities for import vessels carrying bulk fertiliser, cargo terminals, and shipowners/freight carriers to enhance operational efficiency. • Developed business strategies focused on risk mitigation within the shipping and logistics department.

Secondment undertaken alongside core chartering role to strengthen end-to-end logistics visibility, cost understanding, and service performance across road, rail, and distribution networks. • Led road and rail freight coordination for bulk and packaged fertilisers, working directly with end customers and carriers. • Managed logistics services for industrial chemical customers, ensuring SLA delivery, safety compliance, and cost control. • Coordinated transport execution aligned to WOR, customer orders, and contractual commitments. • Managed logistics incidents, carrier performance reviews, audits, and corrective action plans. • Strengthened linkage between logistics execution, cost-to-serve, and downstream pricing calculations.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/incitec-pivot/posts/ • Managed chartering and operations for the import of liquid fertilisers, raw materials used to manufacture fertilisers Single super phosphate, specifically sulphuric acid and raw materials, ensuring efficient supply chain processes. . Risk mitigation for chartering vessels, enduring vessel stringing disports within lead time . COA and charter party negotiations and freight management • Recognised as a finalist in the Women in Shipping and Maritime Logistics category at the 2023 DCN. Awards, reflecting dedication to industry excellence.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance manufacturing efficiency at Incitec Pivot Limited/Dyno Nobel Limited • Freight savings USD 3 Millions on claims through strategic operational efficiencies

•Monitored and calculated laytime. •Prepared and issue laytime statements. •Reviewed charter party clauses and advised operations. •Analysed laytime-related clauses before and during voyages. •Identified risk areas (exceptions, stoppages, reversible laytime). •Provided daily updates to operations/chartering teams on potential cost impact.

Incitec Pivot Ltd as ASX Company Name( DYNO Nobel Ltd)

Agrifoods Global Pty Ltd is an Australian company that procures and processes products for the global McDonald's supply chain. It was formerly known as the McDonald's Asia-Pacific Consortium Pty Ltd. • Conducted pricing and data collection on product specifications to ensure competitive procurement strategies. • Managed business plans and forecasts, aligning procurement goals with organizational objectives. • Maintained accurate financial records, reports, and accounts to support decision-making processes. • Prepared quotations and tenders for submission to suppliers, enhancing supplier engagement and negotiation outcomes.