Michelle Fifield (née Leung)

Experience

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  Goodman Fielder

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2003

  Developed tools for continuous quality improvement and food safety. Conduct and maintain HACCP reviews and documentation. Helped in achieving Ministry of Health accreditation.

  • Quality Product and Process Auditor

    Dec 2002 - Jul 2003

  • QA Analytical Lab Technician

    Jan 2002 - Dec 2002
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  REED

  Sept 2003 - Dec 2003

  Contractor
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  Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills)

  Jan 2004 - Jul 2004

  Quality Systems Co-ordinator

  Assisted with achieving and maintaining BRC accreditation. Developed and implemented engineering maintenance food safety audit. Part of Cereal Partners internal audit team and 5S team

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  Coca-Cola Amatil

  Nov 2004 - Dec 2004

  QC Laboratory

  Contractor as QC laboratory technician to test syrups to meet Coca Cola standards

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  Pepsico Australia and New Zealand

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2017

  Drive Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) for Bluebird Foods, overseeing teams in various functions including demand planning, supply planning, product lifecycle management, SAP master data and customer services. My responsibilities included managing a diverse inventory range while maintaining relationships with ingredients and packaging suppliers to ensure seamless operations. In my leadership role, I managed two senior managers and five indirect reports, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. Show less Managed multi-million dollars of inventory, overseeing 12,000 pallets across three main distribution centres and 26 route depots nationwide. My role involved implementing effective inventory strategies to optimise stock levels, continuously reviewing and improving inventory accuracy and analysing warehouse master data to enhance space efficiency and productivity. Additionally, I conducted and coordinated annual nationwide stock takes across 29 warehouses, ensuring precise inventory management. In my leadership capacity, I managed a team of five professionals. Show less

  • Product Supply Manager

    Apr 2010 - Mar 2017

  • Inventory Manager

    Jul 2006 - Apr 2010

  • Quality Leader Supply Chain

    Jan 2005 - Aug 2006
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  Fletcher Building - Golden Bay Cement

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2022

  S&OP and inventory Manager

  Drive Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities, developing consistent processes and implementing best practices for all critical elements. My role involved identifying and implementing inventory strategies to maximise profit and achieve excellence in customer service. Additionally, I analysed forecasting data to predict trends and demand, ensuring accurate inventory and capacity planning.I also focused on network optimization and planning deliveries at the lowest possible cost, optimising assets such as cement ship, barge, road tankers, ISO tanks, and mobile storage tanks before engaging with third-party logistics providers. In my leadership capacity, I managed one direct report. Show less

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  Fletcher Building

  Nov 2022 - Sept 2024

  Business process specialist - SAP S4HANA

  Participate in Fletcher's ERP programme implementing the agreed SAP IBP design and associated business process across Fletcher 24 businesses in both Australia and New Zealand. This role is responsible for 1. Identifying and reconciling discrepancies between business requirements and standard frameworks. 2. Collaborate with a team of experts to develop and deploy customised SAP S4HANA and IBP solutions, optimising business operations and driving innovation.

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  Constellation Brands

  Sept 2024 - now

  International Planning Manager