Project Management, Implementation & Delivery.Project Management, WMS Implementations, Greenfield Site Developments, Project Assurance and Transition Management. Working in the retail, pharmaceutical, wholesale, third party logistics and the food industry.

Established Des Bennett Consultants Ltd to provide expert advice and support on a contract basis in the areas of project and operational management, warehouse and transport management system implementations, quality management systems, Health and Safety and ISO accreditation.• Established Health and Safety policies for 9 organisations in a range of different sectors. Provided on-going support to ensure full compliance with all mandatory standards.• Introduced 3 Quality Management… Show more Established Des Bennett Consultants Ltd to provide expert advice and support on a contract basis in the areas of project and operational management, warehouse and transport management system implementations, quality management systems, Health and Safety and ISO accreditation.• Established Health and Safety policies for 9 organisations in a range of different sectors. Provided on-going support to ensure full compliance with all mandatory standards.• Introduced 3 Quality Management Systems achieving ISO accreditation for the client.• Created a Hierarchy Quality Manual and Procedure / Process Quality Manual for two departments within the Corporate Property Management Department of Suffolk County Council. The manuals combine to explain in detail how each department runs to support an application for ISO 9001 accreditation. Show less

• Created and implemented a transition plan for this leading pharmaceutical organisation to move stock from three sites (one existing distribution centre and two third party operations) into a Greenfield site start-up.• Headed-up the risk and issue management plan for the whole project and worked closely with each team to identify and where necessary implement mitigating actions. Business continuity was maintained throughout the transition with no disruption to customer service or stock… Show more • Created and implemented a transition plan for this leading pharmaceutical organisation to move stock from three sites (one existing distribution centre and two third party operations) into a Greenfield site start-up.• Headed-up the risk and issue management plan for the whole project and worked closely with each team to identify and where necessary implement mitigating actions. Business continuity was maintained throughout the transition with no disruption to customer service or stock availability• Conducted a critical review of the transport operation and proposed strategic changes to improve service and reduce cost. Produced a tendering document to support the search for a new distribution partner. Show less

• Redesigned transport delivery routes and rationalised the vehicle fleet to provide an annual saving of £20k.• Created 25% growth in orders by altering the warehouse layout so that the range of stock keeping units could be increased within the same operating area.• Re-engineered the racking and layout within the ambient, chill and freezer areas to improve space utilisation and productivity.• Documented all Company policies and procedures to gain ISO accreditation. This opened new… Show more • Redesigned transport delivery routes and rationalised the vehicle fleet to provide an annual saving of £20k.• Created 25% growth in orders by altering the warehouse layout so that the range of stock keeping units could be increased within the same operating area.• Re-engineered the racking and layout within the ambient, chill and freezer areas to improve space utilisation and productivity.• Documented all Company policies and procedures to gain ISO accreditation. This opened new markets in the public sector providing a potential increase in turnover of 70%. Show less

• Spearheaded a project to turn around an underperforming site providing a distribution service to M & S for boxed and hanging goods.• Reformed working practices and implemented an operator training programme to improve procedural compliance. Improved productivity by over 40%.• Completed a full audit of stock backed by perpetual inventory checks to improve stock integrity. Error level reduced by over 60% improving customer service.• Introduced robust Health and Safety policy and… Show more • Spearheaded a project to turn around an underperforming site providing a distribution service to M & S for boxed and hanging goods.• Reformed working practices and implemented an operator training programme to improve procedural compliance. Improved productivity by over 40%.• Completed a full audit of stock backed by perpetual inventory checks to improve stock integrity. Error level reduced by over 60% improving customer service.• Introduced robust Health and Safety policy and procedures to fully comply with mandatory standards. Show less

• Created and managed a project plan for all aspects of the implementation of a 250k square foot start-up operation for plastic manufacturer Keter Plastics.• Designed and documented inbound and outbound processes and a manual stock control system.• Recruited and trained all staff required for the start-up and established personnel files and training records.• Determined and implemented a transport strategy for delivery to customer base.