Stuart Hughey

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.

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.

Led store operations, sales and staff management for an electronics retail outlet to drive sales and ensure operational standards.

Managed produce department operations including stocking, supplier coordination and quality control to maintain product availability and freshness.

Owned and managed a retail Four Square store, overseeing daily retail operations, inventory, and customer service to run a profitable neighbourhood business.

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.

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.

Implemented operational standards for transport operations, established maintenance contracts and route optimisation, and introduced induction and vehicle check processes to improve compliance and scheduling.

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.