Dean Simpson Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Responsible for on site visiting of major Logistics, Transport and Distribution companies to carry out onsite audits covering a multitude of categories includingFinance / Profit and LossVehicle and driver compliance ensuring adherence to all EU transport regulationsDamage records and costs and continuous maintenanceHealth and safety auditing and complianceContinuous improvement systemsConsult and advice of failing issues within the business/ operation and… Show more Responsible for on site visiting of major Logistics, Transport and Distribution companies to carry out onsite audits covering a multitude of categories includingFinance / Profit and LossVehicle and driver compliance ensuring adherence to all EU transport regulationsDamage records and costs and continuous maintenanceHealth and safety auditing and complianceContinuous improvement systemsConsult and advice of failing issues within the business/ operation and advising on ideas for improvement and troubleshooting. Worked with organisations such as UPS,XPO,DHL,GIST,LINDE & Nissan Show less

Motherwell, United Kingdom

Management of staff and fleet of a Major national retail distribution chain to meet high level of service required for their global brandFull responsibility of managing transportation of clothes and household furniture goods to customer stores national and international utilising a mixed fleet of vehiclesMaterial Handling supervision and despatch of all goods to customer storesTeam management 75 drivers covering a 24/7 working environment involving class 1 and sprinter van… Show more Management of staff and fleet of a Major national retail distribution chain to meet high level of service required for their global brandFull responsibility of managing transportation of clothes and household furniture goods to customer stores national and international utilising a mixed fleet of vehiclesMaterial Handling supervision and despatch of all goods to customer storesTeam management 75 drivers covering a 24/7 working environment involving class 1 and sprinter van vehiclesDirect the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team membersFacilitate effective communication with stakeholders and customers/suppliersManage all disciplinary and grievances in line with HR policyEnsure company policies are communicated, applied and enforcedEnsure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's, SSOW and RA's)Deliver team performance reviews, development and/or succession planning as requiredWork in collaboration with other Next sites to maximize efficiencies and best practiceFocus on improving productivity levelsPreparation of Key performance Indicators (KPI's) from Delivery, Safety, Cost, Quality and performanceWork within budget restraints set by manager to ensure all orders are correctly picked marshalled loaded and dispatchedMonitoring of vehicle performance using Isotrak systemsComplete and knowledgeable use of Tachomaster to monitor driving hours and complianceRecruitment and selectionExcellent knowledge and awareness of O’Licence compliance, WTD and drivers hours’ legislationTeam morale and organisation of team development including team training and briefingAchievement of personal development objectivesCompletion of personal deadlines and tasks required Show less

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Management of 50 staff and 50 vehicle fleet to meet high level of service required by DHL & Nissan UK motor manufacturing fulfilling all distribution to meet production requirementsFull responsibility of complete transport and warehousing operation to ensure delivery targets are met on a daily basisMaterial Stock management and supervision of delivery service to Nissan motor manufacturing production linesDirect the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work… Show more Management of 50 staff and 50 vehicle fleet to meet high level of service required by DHL & Nissan UK motor manufacturing fulfilling all distribution to meet production requirementsFull responsibility of complete transport and warehousing operation to ensure delivery targets are met on a daily basisMaterial Stock management and supervision of delivery service to Nissan motor manufacturing production linesDirect the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team membersFacilitate effective communication with stakeholder’s senior management and other Nissan management within the networkManage all disciplinary and grievances in line with HR policyEnsure company policies are communicated, applied and enforcedEnsure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's, SSOW and RA's)Deliver team performance reviews, development and/or succession planning as requiredEnsure all QHSE is adhered to and look for constant improvements within health and safetyFull responsibility of recruitment, training and development of staffFocus on improving productivity levels and delivery service levels on a strategic levelPreparation of Key performance Indicators (KPI's)Excellent knowledge and awareness of O’Licence compliance, WTD and EU drivers hours’ legislationExcellent geographical knowledge of UK and EuropeTeam morale and organisation of team developmentAchievement of personal development objectivesCompletion of personal deadlines and tasks requiredLiaise regularly with other depot management via conference calls to ensure delivery targets are achieved and any discrepancies actioned immediately Show less

London, United Kingdom

Full responsibility for all operations both transport and warehouse within a fast paced multi user contractual logistics site covering UK and European specialist distribution network

United Kingdom

Duties included the full support material handling and movement of all military equipment, personnel, supplies and vehicles ranging from ammunition to missiles to fuel to everyday supplies. Once promoted to Corporal rank duties also included the planning scheduling and management of the aforementioned movements and operations. Served all over the world, including 2 active tours of Northern Ireland,1 active tour of Bosnia during the Balkan War, also spent a considerable time in Germany, Canada… Show more Duties included the full support material handling and movement of all military equipment, personnel, supplies and vehicles ranging from ammunition to missiles to fuel to everyday supplies. Once promoted to Corporal rank duties also included the planning scheduling and management of the aforementioned movements and operations. Served all over the world, including 2 active tours of Northern Ireland,1 active tour of Bosnia during the Balkan War, also spent a considerable time in Germany, Canada and Cyprus within this regiment gaining 3 medals in the process. My whole Military career can be discussed further at interview if required Show less

Education record

Bachelor'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Hons