David Skellern Email & Phone Number

Senior Logistics Professional, actively seeking new opportunity: dave.skell@btinternet.com 07712 843393 A record of delivering exceptional results and performance improvement, looking to make a significant contribution within a dynamic organisation. I have worked with the UK's top retailers and food manufacturers delivering time critical, temperature controlled distribution and previously, high street fashion logistics. I have established a mult-site, multi retailer network of recycling centres from start-up, to support major retailers and commissioned the UK's largest automated high bay warehouse and fulfilment centre for a complex e-commerce business. • Significant business development success, securing major contract wins and project managing implementation across multi retailers and multi sites. • Passion for strategic development in complex operational networks, equally comfortable leading at ground level. • Accomplished project manager• Strong background in change management, experienced in the delivery of system and process enhancements in start-up and mature organisations, leading the development of business culture.• Impeccable management of key account relationships, pro-actively focused on enhancing customer service with a personal reputation of high integrity. • Highly skilled communicator, innovative and a champion of continuous improvement through performance metrics. • Outstanding record of employee development, and succession planning. Sectors & Experience:• Retail Food Logistics / Fashion Logistics• Primary Logistics / Secondary Logistics • e-commerce / e-fulfillment• In-house and 3PL - Open / Closed Book • FTSE and Private Equity backed companies • Supply Chain Management• Manufacturing • Parcel Distribution• Construction Industry Roles:• General Management• Commercial / Business Development • Operational / Warehouse Management• Project Management / Systems Implementation • Manufacturing Management

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