Gerhard Blank

Gerhard Blank is an experienced logistics and operations professional with significant expertise in warehouse management, procurement, and supply chain optimization. Currently serving as the ANZ Warehouse Operations Manager at Simplot Australia Pty Ltd since January 2018, Gerhard oversees procurement, importation, warehousing, and distribution across Australia and New Zealand. Prior roles include National Logistics Manager at International Greetings UK Ltd and Management Consultant at GERTON Logistic Solutions Pty Ltd, focusing on operational improvements in warehousing and logistics. Gerhard's extensive background at Nestlé Oceania spanned various positions, including Compliance and Continuous Improvement Manager, where lean methodologies were applied to enhance supply chain performance, and National Warehouse Operations Manager, responsible for managing outsourced distribution centers. Gerhard holds a Bachelor's degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management from Swinburne College and an Associate's degree in Applied Science from Chisholm Institute.