Cecilia Mallet

Experience

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  FOV FABRICS AB

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Engineering Intern

  Key responsibilities:• Selected compliance recommended standard dyeing method and products to meet customers’ satisfaction• Used CIELlab to test fabric shades and undertook standardised corrective actions• Performed a wide range of fabric testing such as water pressure resistance, air permeability and dyeing longevity. Interpreted and reported results to be communicated to customersKey achievements:• Successfully conducted testing and selected dyestuff to meet clients’ requirements • Accomplished learning growth in the compliance framework through knowledge of industry methodologies used for quality control of textiles Show less

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  AWTA Ltd

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2017

  The role aimed at developing testing methods and procedures to determine the quality of raw wool, as well as improving processes within the laboratory to drive cost reduction initiatives. Key achievements:- Led process improvement initiatives to reduce operating cost while ensuring compliance with standards- Developed new test standards, leveraging statistical methods and data analysis to prove compliance against existing standards; as well as developing reports requesting changes to standard test methods. - Presented findings and proposed changes to existing standards at the International Wool and Textile Organisation (IWTO) Conference in Sydney, 2016.- Proposed operational changes through applying framework taught in the Master of Supply Chain Management, with projected reduction in testing labour costs by 2-5 percent upon implementation. - Managed multiple projects, including written report and presentations to senior management Show less Key responsibilities:• Development of a cheap, accessible and adapted sample preparation procedure for the FibreGen test method• Development of a safe and eco-friendly fluid of specific refractive index to be used in sample preparation• Conducted acceptance trials and reported results of the newly developed sample preparation procedure to the International Wool Textile OrganisationKey achievements:• Successfully developed a sample preparation procedure using adapted equipment and chemicals• Successfully conducted trials and reported results throughout the industry that modified the existing standard for testing visible contamination in wool Show less

  • Research Officer

    Sept 2011 - Feb 2017

  • Engineering Intern

    Mar 2011 - Sept 2011
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  Deloitte

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2020

  Key responsibilities:- Leveraged key frameworks to drive consistent operational improvements. - Developed a solid grasp of key frameworks such as Vendor Management, Lean Six Sigma, Target Operating Model, etc.- Solved clients most complex problem through applying structured problem solving techniques and leveraged strong analytical skills - Managed projects management, leveraging techniques such as Agile and the coaching of junior resources to achieve project deliverables. - Managed daily communication through excellent written and verbal communication skills, placing emphasis on delivering messages tailored to relevant audienceKey Projects:- Development of a vendor management framework for a large Australian Insurance company- Successfully delivered a strategic spend management diagnostic and developed a procurement policy for a leading specialised search engine- Implementation of Target Operating Model and process optimisation for an Australian telecommunication company- Deployment of a warehousing system and implementation of procedures for a leading logistics provider Show less

  • Senior Consultant

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Consultant

    Feb 2017 - Jan 2019
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  Telstra

  Mar 2020 - now

  Responsible for embedding and maintaining governance policies into Telstra's procurement processes, systems and tools. Dedicated to leading continuous improvement and innovation to achieve effective and efficient operational processes.Key responsibilities include:- Drive compliance within the procurement processes through embedding and leading a range of governance-related activities - Lead a team of business operations specialist (5 direct reports) and provide ongoing management of work-related activities, as well as daily coaching and mentoring- Set goals and yearly plans in line with Telstra’s corporate strategy and group-wide objectives- Lead and drive the Procurement Operations team’s change agenda on continuous improvement opportunities across the Source to Contract (S2C), Procure to Pay (P2P) and Vendor Management (VM) processes, to increase compliance and operational efficiency at an enterprise-wide level- Oversee deployment of programs of work supporting the broader procurement innovation journey and personally lead a subset of initiatives - Provide oversight and support to procurement process and system control testing and audit activities, including development of appropriate remediation actions or controls where required- Proactive collaboration with the Legal and Risk divisions to support training, change and ongoing compliance of procurement processes and policies Show less Responsible for the management of transformation projects and provision of key strategic inputs to the procurement group (and the broader Telstra). Translated Telstra’s corporate strategy into specific objectives for the procurement function and managed a subset of initiatives to completion.Key responsibilities included:- Led critical transformation projects and achieved targeted process optimisation through innovation- Led the design, testing and deployment of an internal guided sourcing tool- Acted as internal consultant and provided critical procurement strategy SME inputs to group executives and the broader procurement team- Developed and embedded effective procurement strategies in line with company strategy - Provided critical inputs to the development of business cases for the evaluation of initiatives and set up tracking mechanisms to manage project financials - Supported corporate planning activities for the procurement group- Analysed, modelled and visualised data to support decision-making as part of corporate restructure Show less

  • Procurement Operations Lead

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Senior Procurement Specialist

    Mar 2020 - Sept 2021