WA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST

WOMEN IN LOGISTICS
A female perspective on how to build
a successful career

Come along and be inspired by female role models who are thriving in our industry. Hear how they’ve achieved success and have helped their organisations prosper, and take away ideas to benefit both yourself and your business. Regardless of your gender, join fellow industry professionals in a relaxed environment with refreshments provided, and kick start your day!

PRESENTERS 

Jennifer Dick – Mineral Resources, Manager Haulage
Jennifer initially worked in hospitality while growing her famly, then moved into the tertiary sector as a workplace trainer and facilitator. She continued independent studies in safety and human resources through TAFE. After commpleting the course work, Jennifer was offered a Safety and Training Advisor role at Mineral Recources.
Within the company, she continued to build her knowledge and exposure to haulage in mining, as well as her awarness of operational needs and drivers. Jennifer was then offered a Haulage Superintendent role, which she held for four years before being promoted to Manager Hauling this year.  

Jennifer Turner – Symbion, Operations Manager WA (now retired)
Jennifer Turner served as State Operations Manager of Western Australia, Symbion Pty. Ltd., a unit of The EBOS Group. Ms Jennifer Turner was in the employ of Symbion in various roles and various States since 2006.
Jennifer has worked across the wholesale and third party Pharmaceutical Industry for a period of 30years.   She has also been a Director of her own Retail company in New Zealand and General Manager of a Direct Marketing Wine company (Diners International, National Trust, AMA and Qantas) in Australia.  Jennifer’s expertise is in Productivity Gains in Logistics. She is also an expert in a specialist field of pharmaceutical Cold Chain storage and transportation,  including S8’s and  Clinical Trials.

Holly Robertson – DHL Global Forwarding, Ocean Import/Export Manager
28 years in the Freight Forwarding Industry starting as an import ocean clerk in Melbourne, then moving into the customs team and obtained her customs brokers licence in 2008.
First promotion was within DHL as Assistant Manager Air Import/Customs and moved to Perth. Holly became the Operations Manager at the Perth branch. Moved back to Melbourne to start her family. Didn’t like Melbourne so moved back to Perth and was the Operations Manager at Kuehne & Nagel. Now back at DHL in her current role.

MODERATOR 

Sherie Le Brun – Direct Couriers, State Sales Manager
With 30 years working within Supply Chain originally working for a Global Manufacturer of Titanium Dioxide in an array of positions over 15 years from running a global customer service team, to international trade compliance, setting up and managing warehouse in China to sales & operational planning to running projects on distribution. This evolved to moving to Toll Priority as their State Sales Manager WA to the current role for Direct Couriers. A diverse operational experience and exposure.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

Supply chain and logistics professionals at all levels.
Business leaders and managers committed to building diverse, inclusive teams.
Students and early-career professionals exploring opportunities in supply chain.

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