1. Bob Torning. PO Box 186 Avalon Beach, NSW. 0419 20 99 16. rktorning@gmail.com
Bob Torning - Resume
Objective Learn. Be stimulated. Enjoy my opportunities.
I’m looking for another interesting challenge.
SkillsProfile
Education
Employment
History
Experienced in channel, sales and product management.
Operations management including multisite.
Training, product development, purchasing. MS Office, Axapta – modules
(MS Dynamics AX)
Macquarie University. B.A., Sociology & Political Science.
First Aid Certificate
Train the Trainer
2016 – June till present. Extended cruising on sailing yacht. Time for a
new challenge.
2016 Feb ~ June Ribbon Supply Company Pty Ltd,
Operations and Business Development Manager.
2004 – 2015 Goodson Imports Pty Ltd Macquarie Park, NSW
Turnover $10 ~ $20mill. Staff of 50. 5 Branches in Australia. One in New
Zealand
National SalesManager 2015
National Operations Manager 2011 ~ 2014
National SalesManager 2007 ~ 2012
National ECR Sales Manager 2004 ~2007
Increased ECR sales from 3,700 ECR units to 7,200 units
Management Team doubled sales between 2004 and 2014.
Negotiated with local and overseas suppliers including Posiflex, Citizen,
Bixolon, Sam4S, NCR, CAS, Puritron, TVS regarding product
distribution agreements, range, stock levels, pricing.
Responsible for obtaining or maintaining National distribution rights (many
exclusive) for:-
Posiflex Systems, Sam4S POS Systems, Olivetti ECR, NCR, CAS
scales and more.
Designed and conducted in-house training for Goodson Product range and
in-house ERP (Axapta/MS AX) Systems
Designed and conducted national product training for Reseller network.

2. Bob Torning. PO Box 186 Avalon Beach, NSW. 0419 20 99 16. rktorning@gmail.com
Introduced expanded range of PC POS products into business.
In house development/design of special purpose products
Managed national inventory and warehouses, including stock take etc.
Purchased Perth Warehouse for Goodson.
Managed move of Qld Office/warehouse to new premises.
Negotiated national freight contracts and introduced standard national
logistics systems across the business resulting in productivity gains.
Managed staff incidents and disciplinary meetings, including dismissals.
Introduced new work practises to staff. Change management.
2002 – 2004 Pacific Office National Pty Ltd Broadmeadow, NSW
Director
Reseller for Philips, Omron, Toshiba TEC, Uniwell POS, Goodson range,
Oki, Brother..
2002 – 2008 Phoenix Paragon Pty Ltd
Owner/ Director
Manufacturer of Phoenix Paragon Inventory Control software
Responsible for direct and reseller network sales.
Product design
End user training programs, installation and support
One of Goodson Imports top 20 dealers.
2000–2002 OMT Pty Ltd Belrose,NSW
Managing Director (Semi Autonomous Omron Subsidiary)
1998 –2002 Omron Electronics Pty Ltd North Ryde, NSW
Sales & Marketing Manager -Oceania
1992 – 1998 TEC (Toshiba TEC) Australia P/L North Ryde NSW
NSW Sales Manager
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Interests Committed sailor, skiing, making things work.
Referees available on request.