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Taking full ownership for ensuring the efficient and effective management of all fresh produce intake into 12 depots spread across the UK and communicating issues to pre-empt any problemsDrawing upon outstanding logistical skills to oversee the movements of 100 vehicles across the network, transporting a total of 3,500 pallets each day equating to 25,000 pallets a weekOverseeing daily operations with the support of a dedicated team of five Senior Managers as direct reports and 47… Show more Taking full ownership for ensuring the efficient and effective management of all fresh produce intake into 12 depots spread across the UK and communicating issues to pre-empt any problemsDrawing upon outstanding logistical skills to oversee the movements of 100 vehicles across the network, transporting a total of 3,500 pallets each day equating to 25,000 pallets a weekOverseeing daily operations with the support of a dedicated team of five Senior Managers as direct reports and 47 indirect reports in the warehousing operation Responsible for haulage, returnable equipment and warehouse operations picking 200,000 cases a week.Playing a vital role in budget management with accountability for an annual cost budget of £35m and a spend of £50m a year.Cultivating productive working relationships with 3rd party hauliers and contractors in order to meets KPIsDeveloping ongoing primary returnable equipment strategies and options for growth by providing solutions for improved usage and a more cost effective approach taking into account the million trays a week which generates a multi-million pound gross profit by acting as a rental poolThoroughly engaging with stakeholders and suppliers across the supply chain to understand issues, develop solutions and review existing routes into the businessDeputising for the Head of Primary at senior logistics meetings, briefings and regional depot updates Show less

Overall remit to manage inbound operations into a four depot network including overseeing main hauliers, ensuring deliveries were on time and that depots received what they requiredControlled a budget of £50m across all activities with accountability for KPIs and financial reporting packs presented to the businessProactive in managing 3rd party hauliers and contractors to ensure budgets were met Created projects to support business growth such as the stock operating model… Show more Overall remit to manage inbound operations into a four depot network including overseeing main hauliers, ensuring deliveries were on time and that depots received what they requiredControlled a budget of £50m across all activities with accountability for KPIs and financial reporting packs presented to the businessProactive in managing 3rd party hauliers and contractors to ensure budgets were met Created projects to support business growth such as the stock operating model projectKey AchievementsSuccessfully introduced and implemented two initiatives - returnable equipment operations with two wash sites and a new 3rd party primary haulier resulting in increased efficiency and an additional profit. Developed solutions for new suppliers entering the business by forging robust working partnerships across the supply chain operations and commercial teams Secured additional profit for a one off exercise to resolve issues with inbound deliveries and performance by developing a new model where one supplier acted as the main supplier for fresh food leading to increased efficiency due to lorries being packed to capacityAs a member of working / steering groups for the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD), developing papers, agreeing processes for retailers and manufacturers and presenting at an international conference in Belgium on returnable package and wastage Show less

Poundbury

Headed up a team that processed all orders and organised promotional, new line or delivery activities / requirements with retailers and new customersEnsured the correct products were planned in line with retailer requirements in collaboration with planning, production and the supply chain and additionally planned for launches and new listingsMeticulously analysed all 3rd party logistics costs to ensure they dovetailed with agreed cost matrices Created and developed new reporting and… Show more Headed up a team that processed all orders and organised promotional, new line or delivery activities / requirements with retailers and new customersEnsured the correct products were planned in line with retailer requirements in collaboration with planning, production and the supply chain and additionally planned for launches and new listingsMeticulously analysed all 3rd party logistics costs to ensure they dovetailed with agreed cost matrices Created and developed new reporting and KPIs for both the department and overall businessReported weekly to the business on service levels of retailers and distributors Key AchievementsInstrumental in making a saving of £100,000 by restructuring operations with a specific retailer going into the UK and Europe each day, leading to a more efficient lorry load with a cost price benefit to the retailerStreamlined business processes in the end-to-end supply chain by proposing and implementing changes. Brought in a team to focus on specific retailers, building relations resulting in a more personalised approach Show less

Bristol

Managed the daily transport and warehousing operations of four 3rd party ambient consolidation sitesLiaised with 3rd party logistic providers and inventory teams to agree processes and solve any issuesNegotiated with potential consolidation suppliers and agreed ongoing processes Designed future business strategies including known costs, timescales and potential savingsKey AchievementsInstrumental in generating a £7m profit and £10m revenue by completing the cooperative… Show more Managed the daily transport and warehousing operations of four 3rd party ambient consolidation sitesLiaised with 3rd party logistic providers and inventory teams to agree processes and solve any issuesNegotiated with potential consolidation suppliers and agreed ongoing processes Designed future business strategies including known costs, timescales and potential savingsKey AchievementsInstrumental in generating a £7m profit and £10m revenue by completing the cooperative tender process for returnable transit packaging (RTP) operationsMonitored and managed four 3rd party tray washes including weekly operational costs Show less