Michael John Pal

Background

About Michael John Pal

Profile Internationally and domestically recognised, West Australian supply chain support expert. A widely respected industry professional who has purposefully tailored a career to take in the most critical aspects of supply procurement and support. Widely acknowledged as one of the world’s leading land-side, “go-to” professionals. Key Strengths - Demonstrable experience in sophisticated, “lean” logistics and supply procurement at the highest levels internationally (Ford, Volkswagen), but with the broadest level of understanding of the challenges faced in West Australian-specific supply support operations- Highest levels of commercial and operational acumen from senior state management and corporate analysis responsibilities for profit and loss, procurement, team development (up to 80 employees), planning and time-critical operations with a targeted range of Australia’s most respected logistics operators (TNT/Ceva, Boral, Mayne/ Symbion, Jacobs Australia, Fremantle Ports) in: oBulk construction materials, oTime and regulatory “sensitive”, critical parts, oFMCG, and oInternational containers- Concept developer and project manager for multi-award winning (2011, 2015, 2018, 2020) national innovation, supply chain and information management supply chain systems and solutions- Confident, sought-after presenter at international and domestic conferences, demonstrating industry’s acknowledgement of this person’s achievements and superior communication and influencing skills- Stakeholder relationship development expert (supplier management with Ford and Volkswagen internationally or Mayne/Symbion WA and various cross-industry working group and industry liaison leadership roles at Fremantle Ports)- Highest levels of integrity, on-time focus (German operational experience) and proven safety development (LTI elimination - Mayne/Symbion and CoR/Verified Gross Mass, OSOM and HPV introductions in a high-profile, port-environment background).