Craig Bonnett
Mount Barker
Summary
A genuine and results driven leader with a proven record in managing change, delivering relevant Key Performance Indicators and hands on when it comes to efficiencies and cost savings.
My ethos is very much a team focused approach - Developing teams that are safe, motivated, skilled and an informed has been the key to success.
Having successfully led teams over 100 to take out the Store of the Year award on 3 occasions with current employer is indicative of the approach's success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
11.2022 - Current
- Safety of 108 team members as well as customers and suppliers during all operating hours.
- Control of P&L and delivering EBIT to Wesfarmers by implemented cost-saving measures that reduced overhead expenses without compromising quality or customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated internal processes regularly to ensure continued alignment with industry best practices and evolving business needs.
- Promoted team member growth by providing ongoing training opportunities and creating clear career advancement paths. Trusted by Bunnings to currently have 2 new coordinators, Operations manager and Future Leader all inside 5 months in position.
Complex Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Limited tenure position.
- Responsibilities consistent as outlined at Victor Harbor.
Operations Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Bunnings Store of the Year 2022 & 2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction as indicated by online Medallia feedback by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly with a coaching focus.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics while rewarding success when targets met.
- Led successful change initiatives in Stock Flow process to created efficiencies in labour and reduced manual handling requirements.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs around growing online ordering and delivery to customers.
- Balanced Strategic objectives and Cultural strength by knowing my team (75 direct reports) and what motivates them from a reward & recognition angle.
Operations Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Returned to SA from Alice Springs for the birth of twins and family support.
- Role at Prospect was only senior manager position vacant upon return.
- Responsibilities same as at Reynella Operations position.
- Proud of developing Prospect warehouse brand and help lift to runner up in Store of the Year 2021
Complex Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Regional opportunity to progress from Operations manager at Bunnings Mount Barker warehouse to Complex Manger position.
- Like all Complex managers - deliver Sales, Safety, Stock loss and EBIT all while creating a fun and enjoyable Cultural environment in challenging and constantly changing parameters.
Leadership Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Joined Bunnings 27/09/2011 and inside 1st year was on Leadership team.
- Promoted from within and moved around to different warehouses to challenge me with dealing with change, coach and motivate different size teams (from 15 upwards)
- Murray Bridge stint was my first Store of the Year award in 2013.
- Was proud of role played to open Bunnings Seaford warehouse from initial empty building which included recruitment, merchandising plans, setup and delivering new store standard on time for soft/grand opening.
Director
Bonnett’s Saddlery
01.1992 - 07.2011
- Joined family business after finishing year 12. 5th generation. Manufacturing, Wholesale and Retail operations.
- Trained hard to become Master Saddler during 1996 while doing degree in marketing and logistics.
- Selected to train in Italy resulting in being Australian approved repairer for new range of saddles being imported in - Prestige. 2004.
- Trained others in the art of saddle fitting from within national buying group - Saddleworld - at Richmond TAFE in Western Sydney.
- Grew to 4 retail outlets in SA. I was mobile, servicing stores/customers, budgeting, rostering and building relationships.
- Built business relationships outside of saddlery industry with Fire brigade and Domcillary services to help diversify cash flow. Ensured survival through 2007 Equine Influenza.
Education
Diploma - Management
Australian Institute of Management
Victoria09.2013
Bachelor Of Management - Operations And Logistics
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA09.1998
Skills
- Time management
- Team development
- Adapting to change
- Decision making
- Customer focused
- Driven by results
Timeline
Complex Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
11.2022 - Current
Complex Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
09.2022 - 10.2022
Operations Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
06.2021 - 10.2022
Operations Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
03.2020 - 05.2021
Complex Manager
Bunnings Warehouse
06.2019 - 02.2020
Leadership Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
09.2011 - 06.2019
Director
Bonnett’s Saddlery
01.1992 - 07.2011
Diploma - Management
Australian Institute of Management
Bachelor Of Management - Operations And Logistics
University of South Australia
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