A highly accomplished and experienced senior manager with a proven record of success within the logistics and distribution sector Demonstrates a keen focus on strategic development, cost reduction and compliance; developing new business and maintaining existing accounts effectively to deliver optimum profitability A confident and customer focused, profit drive, team leader who excels in people management and utilises a robust commercial and operational background to consistently add value and exceed targets A natural problem solver who possesses exemplary communication and negotiation skills, building productive relationships with all partners to ensure the smooth running of vital business operations Operation review and operational change management modelling and implementation Objective Keen to secure a challenging and fulfilling senior level transport and logistics role which will utilise all existing expertise while providing scope for continued professional development and growth in the future.
Working as a self-employed consultant for Maine Pointe Sunpower Technologies Inc. On this occasion their client manufactured solar panels with sites in the Philippines, China, Mexico USA and France. The role the evaluation and remodelling of their supply chain operation and operational procedures. RFQ documents issued to the current freight providers and disruptors. Following negotiation, the Air Sea Road and warehousing business was awarded to the carriers to provide the optimum service as per the improved supply chain model. Cost reduction for the client was attained as a result of applying strategic procurement methods as well as improving the supply chain from raw material supplier to final customer. Savings produce as a result of operational change, network remodelling and freight tenders 2.5 million dollars.
A four-month contract with Maine Pointe Inc working on site with their client Valtris Chemicals in France, Holland and Belgium - Formulation of project timeline, Evaluate the logistics team and future roles of team members with regard the project, Operational change including rescheduling departures to accommodate alternative modes, Freight tender of an addressable spend circa 15 000 000 euro`s, evaluation of results and implementation. Preparation and presentation of reports as per the client's requirements
operations office branch with a high staff turnover, recruit and train staff, re- model operational procedure and implement change.
contractor associate consultancy roles with Maine Ponte Inc, Accelerant & Synergetics Operational procedure reviews & change. Cost to serve reduction Full company overview with recommendations- improvements procurement and operations. Implementation of operational change. Network remapping HMRC Recruitment. Freight tenders Staff training. Procurement/tender management - from a Freight Forwarders prospective and a manufacturer's perspective. Logistics value added optimisation
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Responsible for Administration / Freight / Warehouse Operations Management for Road Freight TIR Logistics, sea freight and airfreight, – Includes reviews, development and process procedures. Compliance including IATA and HRMC. Development and quality control through ISO and AEO designations. •HMRC procedures and compliance •4PL compliance procedures •Liaising and managing Shipping lines , 3PL and HMRC on behalf of our principals. •Increase company turnover from £ 3 000000 to £ 5 000000 whilst reducing overheads •Control the flow of activity from booking through to accounting. •Restructure working/operation methods and ideology •Introduce new revenue streams •Responsible for multi-site Warehouses and Offices + 20 staff •Logistics function - warehousing, picking and distribution on behalf of International client's incl S.O.P.'s & reviews. •Full responsibility of the company's fleet of trailers including p/l. •Implement operational change taking full ownership of the Project. •Set and manage operational expense budgets including cost reduction targets, develop and maintain key supplier relationships. •Recruit and train staff. •Source new partners in Europe and Scandinavia. •Set and maintain rates with customers and suppliers. Agree SOP`s with customers and suppliers. •Set and achieve annual budget. •Develop and maintain appropriate reports
Obtaining new business to meet personal targets trade lane targets (Iberia) from clients with a minimum 100k turnover of export freight business. •To maintain and develop clients in the UK and internationally including overseas sales trips. •Develop the relationship between DB Schenker UK and SpainTIR/Pantrans, supporting the Iberian trailer service. •Act as main contact with regards Key Accounts obtained from quotation stage to handling the business obtained. •Formulating SOP`s and monitoring KPI`s.
Responsible for public relations via freight media. •Control and development of the northern sales ledger. •Fifteen office staff. •Development and appointment of overseas agents. •In house training of staff. •Annual turnover £ 5 000000 •Insurance queries and general operation of the Bradford depot. ISO audits and compliance monitoring. •Development of overseas agents. In -house training of sales and operations staff •Achieve sales targets and p/l targets for the Northern Operation. •Assist the sales team in the achievement of pre-determined sales targets. •Route development targeting specifics cargos thus maximising profit on that particular route. •Overseas visits to agents and clients. Account management.
Development /sales responsibility of all company services covering sea and air ex F.E, USA and Canada Import + Export.
Freight forwarding, international transport via road, rail, sea and air. Customs brokers, marine insurance brokers, shipping agent and FIATA airfreight agents.
Bulk liquid/hazardous chemical European haulier, tanktainer/road tanker operator, and shipping agent, Team leader for movements via rail, silo tanker traffics and the Scandinavian department.