Stuart Hughey
@stuarthughey
Seasoned logistics leader driving operational excellence in warehousing and distribution.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned logistics and supply chain leader with decades of hands-on experience directing 3PL warehousing, distribution and transport operations. I have led strategic planning, P&L management, technology implementations (WMS/ERP), and large teams to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, inventory accuracy and cost control.
Throughout my career I have consulted for major organisations, led turnaround and optimisation projects that recovered substantial value and corrected large operational shortfalls, and grown business units through contract wins and operational excellence. I focus on practical process design, rigorous KPI management, and building accountable teams that sustain performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Director
Simply Logistics Ltd
Apr 2005 - Sep 2012 (7 years 5 months)
Set and executed strategic direction for a 3PL warehousing and distribution business, managing P&L and operations to improve productivity, cost efficiency, and service reliability across warehousing, inventory, transport and client fulfilment.
Logistics Consultant
Simply Logistics Ltd
Jan 1998 - Apr 2005 (7 years 3 months)
Delivered operational consultancy to multiple clients (Canon NZ, Auckland Hospital, Owens Global, Roadfreighters, The Warehouse) resolving inventory, process and KPI issues and implementing systems that restored accuracy and improved throughput.
Store Manager
Dick Smith
Jan 1990 - Dec 1990 (11 months)
Led store operations, sales and staff management for an electronics retail outlet to drive sales and ensure operational standards.
Produce Manager
Woolworths
Jan 1988 - Jan 1989 (1 year)
Managed produce department operations including stocking, supplier coordination and quality control to maintain product availability and freshness.
Distribution/Store Manager
Hughey's Four Square
Jan 1982 - Jan 1987 (5 years)
Owned and managed a retail Four Square store, overseeing daily retail operations, inventory, and customer service to run a profitable neighbourhood business.
Business Unit Manager
Roadfreighters Ltd
Managed a warehousing business unit, negotiated new premises and leases, increased sales and secured multi-year contracts, and implemented KPI-driven systems that increased operational performance and inventory control.
Operational Analyst
Owens Global Logistics
Troubleshot warehouse and freight operations, reduced staff levels to budgeted man-hours, relocated freight operations to improve flow, and implemented procedures to record stock movements in WMS.
Transport Manager
Roadfreighters Ltd
Implemented operational standards for transport operations, established maintenance contracts and route optimisation, and introduced induction and vehicle check processes to improve compliance and scheduling.
Distribution Centre Manager
The Warehouse Ltd
Managed day-to-day operations of an 8,000 sqm offsite distribution centre handling receiving, picking and dispatch for The Warehouse product lines, improving inventory accuracy and security controls.
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