Our Melbourne team

Alex

• Manufacturing and operations consultant skilled in the application and deployment of lean six sigma
• Industrial engineering experience including automation and robotics within aerospace, defence, medical and FMCG 
• Recent industry experience includes leading the development of an advanced product quality planning (APQP) process aligning with internal processes and AS9145​

Alex

• University graduate with experience in customer service. Developed skills in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Experience in handling financial problems and creating appropriate recommendations for clients through quantifiable analysis
• Graduate Consultant at Argon & Co. Previous employers include Bolton Clarke and RDL Accountants

Annah

• Over 16 years manufacturing and logistics experience in process engineering, product development, and project management
• Highly skilled in automated DC testing and implementation, process mapping and optimisation and data analysis
• Recent project experience includes having led the internal and external teams to deliver a stable and reliable logistic process at a major supermarket retailer​

Annelise

• In depth experience in developing supply chain planning organisational capability, with people, process and technology on a global and local level
• Specific expertise in IBP/S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, distribution planning, APS systems, customer collaboration, short term demand and control and project management
• Recent projects include M&A integration and reducing supply chain losses in an FMCG

Anthony

• Accomplished leader with over 15 years global advisory and procurement leadership experience
• Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives that deliver impactful results, specialising in M&A (public & private markets), large-scale IT optimisation programs and transformation
• Diverse portfolio of sector experience, including mining, financial services, telecommunications, utilities and FMCG

Bas

• Completed a Bachelor Of Science with a major in Data Science at The University of Melbourne
• Proficient in data analysis, modelling and prediction using various machine learning classification algorithms. Proficient in both C and Python coding languages ​
• Graduate consultant at Argon & Co. Experience in network optimisation, operations modelling and project management

Cameron

• Experienced project, site implementation manager with almost a decade of experience in installation/integration, simulation, CI and change management
• Highly skilled in automation solution, commissioning and installation, testing and test management
• Recent project experience includes having been the installation and integration manager for a major meat distributor; managed integrations from detailed design through until hand over, system installation and quality assurance and commissioning/internal testing and customer acceptance testing​

Con

• Operational and consulting experience in manufacturing, supply chain planning, inventory optimisation and retail on shelf execution
• Systematic and analytical in navigating complexity at pace, and designing vision and strategy through to detailed tactical plans
• Experienced in operating across the extended supply chain, with deep expertise in transformation, process and systems delivery, working capital optimisation and total cost to serve

Cyrill

• Highly skilled in using data to provide options and guide businesses to make the most informed decision
• Specialises in international supply chain with experience in purchase order management, international freight, and final mile delivery
• Recent project experience includes having implemented the customer to a new Freight Forwarder. Focused on seamless migration with minimal impact to the customer’s suppliers and local distribution network

Dan

• Over two decades experience in supply chain management transforming organisations and supply chains​
• Extensive experience and capabilities in advanced planning systems, S&OP/IBP and organisational transformation, focused on FMCG and retail industries​
• led the planning and S&OP streams as part of an overall supply chain transformation project​ for a major chemical manufacturer

Daniel

• Experience in manufacturing and supply chain businesses driving continuous improvement on the shop floor
• Front line leadership in quality, production and reliability and asset care
• Recent project experience includes development of the reliability strategy to improve site efficiency over a 12 month period and implement major site resource change with conversion of 24 contractors to FTE

Ed

• Experienced supply chain professional in both FMCG and building materials
• Proven ability to identify root causes and implement solutions with cross functional teams, in both industry and consulting functions
• Specific expertise in planning optimisation, supply chain improvement and capital projects, working with operational and senior leadership levels

Evert

• Almost two decades of experience leading engineering and manufacturing teams across the FMCG sector in Europe, America and Australasia
• Extensive capability in capital project and portfolio delivery. Strong expertise in integrating advanced technologies in operations and delivering operational excellence
• Recent industry experience includes having delivered a major capital masterplan in a fresh food business and transformed the capital portfolio management, asset care and reliability programs business wide

Frans

• Over twenty five years’ supply chain and manufacturing experience across multinational organisation
• Specialist expertise in supply chain strategy, systems, planning and optimisation and change management
• Works at board level and well as operational, achieves results through positivity and ability to influence people

Isabella

• Graduate Consultant with practical experience in sustainable development, cost reduction and community relations projects
• Skilled in research, financial analysis, and innovative problem solving
• Previous analyst experience at a boutique ESG fund manager

Jai

• Experienced project and program management consultant with a decade of experience in project management and process management
• Highly skilled in, project management, governance, control and delivery, complex automated projects, change management and business reorganisation 
• Recent project experience includes having managed a Pallet ASRS expansion; planned and managed all aspects of the project including, finance, quality, risk management, QA, stakeholders, opportunities and communications

James

• Almost two decades experience leading supply chain transformation work, both as a functional leader and external consultant
• Extensive experience across FMCG and retail sectors in ANZ and Asia Pacific, with deep expertise in network design, end-2-end planning including IBP, and eCommerce / digital operations
• Supported the merger of two leading snack food business, leading the integration of their logistics network and operations across ANZ

Jamie

• Over two decades of experience leading warehousing and distribution system strategies, platforms, implementations and execution work
• Extensive experience across ANZ, predominantly in Retail and FMCG, working at all levels, including with Boards, to develop and deliver high impact change within time and budget. Specific expertise in designing, managing and delivering complex logistics system solutions
• Lead Consultant at Argon & Co ANZ. Previous employers include Bega Group, Lion Dairy & Drinks,  BevChain Logistics, and K&S Freighters

Jon

• Experienced in management of continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence and sustainability in FMCG operations
• Strong track record of change management from the shop floor through to strategic re-alignment
• Recent project experience includes development and implementation of sustainability strategy including manufacturing operations and supply chain

Jordy

• Almost a decade of mechanical engineering and project management, leading and delivering high value projects ($5 – $25mil) for first tier manufacturers within time and budget
• Specific expertise in dairy and confectionary manufacturing with experience from engineering design management, contract, construction and contractor management
• Lead Consultant at Argon & Co, previous employers include Beca, and Stainless Designs

Juan

• Supply chain analytics professional with over a decade of experience in elevating organisations performance through positive human interactions, data analytics, and optimisation
• Highly skilled in using cutting edge technology for network design, tactical planning, sourcing optimisation, asset replenishment analysis in manufacturing and logistics sectors
• Recent industry experience includes having been responsible for the implementation of a loading optimisation system increasing significantly the utilisation of trucks at a transportation business

Karampreet

• Experience in in project support
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in logistics operations, revenue, and yield management. Solid foundation in the supply chain industry with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm to drive improvement to a dynamic organisation and contribute to its growth and success
• Proficient in Microsoft Project for building and maintaining project GANTT Charts, and the wider Microsoft suite

Kelly

• Supply chain analytics professional with over a decade of experience in driving organisational value through data analysis and optimisation
• Skilled in utilising data-driven insights and creating data models to enhance visibility and support decision-making
• Recent project experience includes having led a supply chain model analysis and implementation for tactical and strategic decision-making within a food manufacturing company

Lisette

• Senior admin professional with broad experience in a range of industries
• Responsible for the day to day running of the office and supporting the team
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

Liza

• Experienced supply chain consultant with 5+ years accumulated knowledge across retail, logistics and manufacturing industries on large scale transformation projects
• Highly skilled in warehouse operations, store operations, process improvement, requirement management and system implementation
• Recent project experience includes having assisted with the end to end delivery of a large automated warehouse from conceptualisation to operational testing

Luke

• Over two decades of experience working at strategic and operational levels to deliver results in the areas of supply chain design, IT strategy and systems, sales & operations planning, inventory optimisation, customer service delivery, operational and tactical planning
• Sector expertise includes Retail, CPG, Manufacturing, Distribution, Government & Utilities

• Recent project experience includes the implementation of an advanced planning system – 26% inventory reduction, service level increase to 97%+, and 12% forecast accuracy improvement within 12 months of go-live.

Matthew

Micheal

• Experienced consultant with 7 years of experience in civil and transport engineering, horticulture, logistics, and manufacturing industries
• Ability to collaborate and bring a team together on an improvement journey, helping organization’s move towards their vision
• Recent project experience includes delivering training and facilitating workshops across process mapping, workplace organisation and safety, visual management, and standard work​

Nathan

• A decade of analysing and enhancing demand, inventory and supply planning processes across a variety of supply chain industries
• Previously worked as a system integrator, has a strong capability in managing APS implementations, including change management impacts
• Recent projects include APS implementations for a national convenience chain

Pablo

• Experienced intralogistics consultant with almost a decade of experience in designing and implementing automation warehouse solutions 
• Highly skilled in vendor selection, process mapping, safety in design and process planning 
• Recent project experience includes having implemented AMR solution, including assisting with the design software functionality and tender and handover to detailed design, including the testing and ramp up​ for a major footwear wholesale distributor

Paul

• Over fifteen years operations consulting experience across the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand
• Global experience in major operational transformations, focused on the development of operational strategy and business turnarounds
• Specialises in complex operations and supply chain networks

Pavel

• Over a decade of international experience with Mars Inc across industrial engineering, finance and strategy with prior experience in management consulting in a leading boutique. Led and build diverse, cross-functional teams
• Expertise in CAPEX and capacity planning, cost transformation programs, strategy development and planning, financial modelling, financial business partnership, investment evaluation, S&OP, factory performance management
• Managing Principal at Argon & Co. Previous employers include Mars Inc, Delta Partners Group and Emaar Properties

Peter

• Over twenty years’ experience at executive level delivering large global supply chain strategy programs
• Specialist in the design, development and deployment of integrated IT and supply chain initiatives, with deep expertise in supply chain optimisation and continuous improvement techniques
• Proven experience mobilising and managing teams to deliver major business transformation programs

Philip

• Over three decades of industry and consulting experience leading and transforming operations and supply chain developing continuous improvement and setting strategic goals
• Working with leadership in advising on strategy and operational levels in delivering goal, core skills and capability in retail finance, merchandise and operations providing end to end supply chain capability
• Recent industry experience includes having Led the Merchandise leading practices and Merchandise Planning delivering significant inventory optimisation and increased profitability

Rebecca

• 25+ years experience in sales, marketing, strategy & merchandise across a range of food & non-food product ranges
• Highly skilled in merchandise buying & category management including global non-food factory direct sourcing, private label development, QA processes and new category introductions
• Recent project experience includes having project led  a sourcing transformation to reduce China-sourced COGS by 20% by establishing a HK buying office and consolidation hub in Ningbo and introducing QA factory audits and processes

Royston

• Functional experience in process improvement, inventory management and network optimisation
• Expertise in application and tools development, documentation and analytical support for facility design, capacity planning, inventory optimisation and network strategy
• Projects include distribution centre design, inventory optimisation, order picking strategies, product rationalisation and long term business strategies