Stephen Diprose

Experience

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  Incitec Pivot

  Jul 1991 - May 2007

  Business development and commercial management in the Industrial Chemicals industry. Development of relationships and contracts with government & private utilities, and manufacturing companies. Achievement of significant sales and profit growth over a 5 year cycle. Broad functional responsibility for Financial performance, Human Resources, Information Technology, AP & AR functions, WorkCover claims management

  • Commercial Manager Industrial Products

    Apr 2002 - May 2007

  • Administration Manager

    Aug 1994 - Mar 2002

  • Production Superintendent - Chemicals

    Jul 1991 - Jul 1994
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  Coles Supply Chain Pty Ltd

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2015

  Commercial Manager Edinburgh Parks Distribution Centre

  Development and implementation of KPIs and performance measures to improve efficiency and lower cost in a warehousing facility with 450 employees and $60m+ operating cost. Engaging with functional management areas to deliver financial management and improved performance across a range of functions.

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  Coles

  Sept 2015 - now

  National financial support for Continuous Improvement, Labour efficiency and network projects Financial management for a $100m+ transport and warehousing operation in SA. Working with national teams in procurement, cost reduction projects, and SME support to functions in other states. Financial evaluation of capital projects, Continuous Improvement proposals, and Enterprise agreements. Budgeting & forecasting, Deep integration with Operations, transport, planning and P&C functions.

  • Finance Manager Supply Chain Strategy & Insights

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Commercial Manager Supply Chain SA

    Sept 2015 - Oct 2021