Ben Jaeger

Experience

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  Ingram Micro

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Product Specialist
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  IWood Australia Pty Ltd

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2011

  Warehouse/Logistics Supervisor
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  Amway

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

  Operations Supervisor

  o Initial Setup of Greenfield Projecto Receive and Integrate Incoming Stock into WMS and Facility o Assist and oversee Contractors Onsite o Maintain Facilities ongoing o Maintain and Implement OH& S Requirements o Oversee Warehouse Operations and Administrationo Purchasing o Maintain budgets and Operational costso Develop and Monitor KPI’s o Develop process and procedure to align with Business Requirements o Maintain and utilise Warehouse Management Systemso Manager & co-ordinate staff movements, set tasks and dutieso Liaising with external freight companies for timely and cost effective distribution o Ongoing Cycle Counting and Stock take to ensure accuracy and integrity of producto Inward / Outward goods control and scheduling Show less

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  Fun Fashion Accessories

  Aug 2012 - May 2016

  Warehouse Operations Manager

  Fun Fashion Accessories is a privately owned Jewellery and Accessories business. As the Warehouse operations manager, my main tasks were to lead, manage and execute the day to day running of the warehouse, while driving a cost effective approach to a manually driven business.o Set KPI objectives for Team Leaders and Assistant Managers o Manage, Maintain and Drive Culture Change and Development.o Provide Leadership, Delegation, Direction and Oversee Staff activity – 25+ Staff to achieve daily taskso Manage and maintain Inventory Integrity through WMS and Cyclical Counting o Oversee and implement warehouse process and procedure to align with key areas of the business network including (but not limited to) Inwards Receiving, Pick, Pack Process, Distribution and Inventory Integrity and Customer Serviceo Distribution Optimization and Freight Negotiation to align with business requirements to reduce multiple freight costso Drive DIFOT requirements for clientele including Kmart, Myer and The Just Group.o Financial control of Warehouse Operations and associated costs o Achieve Budget Surplus – Wages Casual and Part Time staff. o Review Warehouse Layout and restructure to achieve efficiency around storage, access, pick pack processo Communicate with all levels of the business including Senior Management and Directorso Compliant with OH&S obligation to ensure a safe workplace for all staff Show less

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  Vinomofo

  May 2016 - Sept 2017

  Distribution Centre Manager

  Heading up Vinomofo's inaugural Distribution Centre the role involved, setting up and fitting out a warehouse from scratch including, Being the key point of contact for Greenfield Project,Plan and Implement Warehouse fit out including Contractor works, OH&S implementation, Development of SWP, Implementation of MHE and Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment.Key point of contact for WMS design and implementation with the Logfire WMS (cloud based/Now Oracle) Team.Manage day-to-day running of Warehouse including but not limited to key areas of the business. Inbound, Goods Picking, Outbound Loads, Cycle Counting,and Bottle MixingThroughout the fit out and lead into Go Live I also built out a Team including Team Leader, key team leads and pick packers within Warehouse to lead, manage and develop, I was also responsible for shift scheduling for 15 – 20 staff.Along with other Key stakeholders i was involved for Freight Tender Process including implementation and “Go live” transitioning away from a 3PL service provider to Auspost/ Star track Maintaining points of contact for internal and external stakeholders Including Finance, Sales and Customer Service.Develop and Implement KPI across key area’s of the Distribution Centre to help drive a valuable customer service experience.Drive Continuous Improvement efficiencies around key areas of the Distribution Centre, and maintain an existing culture of excellence within the Distribution centre . Show less

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  Logical Staffing Solutions

  Oct 2017 - Aug 2019

  Casual Employee

  Drive Counter Balance and High Reach Forklift (8m) – Crown ForkliftsConsolidate Goods for outbound loading Pick and pack goods for outbound loading using RFLoad and unload Semi’s, B-Doubles and HR vehiclesInbound Goods receiving using RF and Paperless WMSCross dock loading and unloading Administration dutiesInbound goods and receiving dutiesInventory reconciliationDG’s declaration through Hazchem General Warehouse Duties

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  Winc Australia

  Nov 2019 - May 2020

  Inbound Receiving Manager AM

  Winc acquired an opposing stationary business, which lead a 50% growth in the business nationally. During this time, Winc were moving into peak period (Back to School) for the business and as a result, required a manager who could assist them with both inbound purchase orders and management of staff. Winc recognised that I had a strong background in Warehousing and Distribution and would fit the requirement for the business during this period of peak and growth. o Control inbound time slotting and delivery compliance o Monitor CoR process and procedure o Lead 20 ongoing FT and casual staff including Receiving, Binning and Machine Operatorso Receive purchase orders and branch transfers in a timely mannero Internal stakeholder for Leadership Team Show less