Kerry Tozer is a PhD candidate at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney, and an experienced supply chain and sustainability professional with more than two decades of experience leading operational, procurement, logistics, and transformation initiatives across diverse industries. Her research within the ARC-funded NiCE Hub (Nutrients in a Circular Economy) focuses on understanding and overcoming market barriers to circular nutrient value chains, with particular emphasis on circular supply chain, demand-side adoption and public perceptions.

Prior to commencing her research career, Kerry held senior leadership roles in supply chain management, strategic projects, logistics, and business transformation, delivering operational improvements, ERP implementations, supplier engagement programs, sustainability initiatives, and cross-functional organisational change. She has worked across sectors including healthcare, chemical manufacturing, toiletries and cosmetics, construction services, and environmental NGOs.

Originally trained in industrial design and holding a Master of Environmental Management from UNSW, Kerry combines strategic systems thinking with practical operational expertise and creative flair. Her interests span circular economy transitions, sustainable supply chains, regenerative resource management, organisational change, and community engagement. She also contributes to sustainability education through teaching and facilitation roles at UTS.

Experience

  • 2024–2026
    Casual Academic, UTS
  • 2024–2026
    PhD Student, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
  • 2020–2022
    Operations Manager - Special Projects, LifeHealthcare Pty Ltd
  • 2017–2020
    Supply Chain Manager, LifeHealthcare Pty Ltd
  • 2014–2017
    Senior Logistics Analyst, Ecolab Pty Ltd
  • 2013–2014
    Planning Manager/Materials Planning, Ecolab Pty Ltd
  • 2009–2013
    Supply Chain Manager, Mayo Healthcare Pty Ltd
  • 2008–2011
    Course Development/Workshop Trainer, Consultgroup Pty Ltd
  • 2004–2008
    Supply Chain Executive, Innoxa Pty Ltd
  • 1999–2003
    Project Manager, Coates Signco Pty Ltd

Contact Kerry for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision