Harry Edwards Email & Phone Number

Rugby, England, United Kingdom

As the Transport and Operations Manager for the Britvic contract at Wincanton, I oversee transportation operations from the Rugby distribution centre, managing a £2 million annual budget. My role involves strategic planning, budget management, client relations, team leadership, and operational efficiency. I work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and integration of transportation activities within the broader supply chain ecosystem. Proactive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives are key aspects of my responsibilities as I strive to drive performance and deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Degree Apprenticeship in conjuction with my role as a Transport Team Manager.This is a level 6 supply chain degree via Leeds Trinity University and The Supply Chain Academy.I will be finishing the degree in June 2024

Northampton, United Kingdom

Working at Sainsbury's Northampton DC supplying transport to Sainsburys frozen NDC, ambient, chill and produce RDC aswell as a Wincanton closed book fleetIn the last 10 days of December 2019 for Sainsburys we shipped:1.1 million cases of chill949 000 cases of ambient 308 000 cases of produce 1.6 million cases of frozen We had a fleet of 126 units and 326 trailers

Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Directly managing all drivers based across Rugby, Bolton and Sheffield depots.Review load plans to ensure they’re planned effectively.Compiling shift reports for upper management to review the operation.Tracking and monitoring drivers using VerilocationMake adjustments to the operating plan as requiredManaging and delivering the despatch planManaging KPI's.Asset tracking for service and MOTCarry out return to work meetings with driversReceiving and making operational callsConduct Return to Work interviews and disciplinary investigations as requiredManage drivers to ensure duties are carried out in a timely manner to meet SLA'sPre-brief and de-brief drivers to ensure duties are understood and duties have been completed.Directly communicating with customers to ensure they are aware of any lateness or issues.

Magna Park, Lutterworth

Running transport front desk operation.Managing driver’s deliveries throughout the day.Ensuring customers are informed of lateness in order to avoid failures.Controlling vehicle breakdowns and daily vehicle defects.Ensuring 52 site trailers are in service and MOT.Dealing with inbound and outbound sub contractors.Ensuring legal compliance of all agency drivers on a daily basis.Working directly with Britvic warehouse operation to ensure smooth relationship between Eddie Stobart and Wincanton.

Magna Park, Lutterworth

Britvic National Distribution CentreTUPE transfer to Eddie Stobart

Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

-Managing Canon Wide Format and Proprint accounts. -Processing every order received and controlling it until delivery. -Daily conference calls with Canon UK. -Daily conference calls without base managers to ensure they are aware of requirements. -Looking at KPI's for my accounts and reporting back to Canon. -Managing subcontractors-Reviewing site surveys-Controlling trained resource

Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

I worked for Driver Hire Nationwide based in Daventry covering the Warwick and Daventry areas.Within this role I covered:- Sourcing candidates- Putting candidates through a quality assured registration process- Spec'ing candidates out to customers- Processing time sheets- Ensuring legal compliance - Scouting potential clients- Profiling potential clients- Contacting potential clients

Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

- Driver de-brief.- Vehicle service/MOT management.- Ensuring all vehicle defects are raised and repaired.- Driver infringement management.- Controlling the contract performance reports.- Driver contact.- Liaising with sub contractors and agencies.- Covering administrative duties.- Acting transport controller/supervisor over holidays/absences- Fleet management and transfers between depots- Ensuring compliance with O'Licences- Re-planning failed deliveries/collections during the day- Managing over 30 drivers on day and night shifts. - Controlling night trunking between all out base sites UK wide. - Ensuring we have enough employees for daily requirements with agencies. - Making sure sub contractors are working to the correct standard's. - Debriefing all drivers, checking processes are followed and POD's are done. - Booking of same day couriers when required. - Member of Safety and Environmental Team. - Internal auditor for department processes. - Looking at drivers tachographs and dealing with infringements.

Supply Chain Leadership Professional, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, 2:1

BSc (hons) Level 6

Level 6 Apprenticeship Certificate

Btec National In It And Business, Information Technology & Mechanical Engineering, Level 3

While at college I studied level 3 mechanical engineering and IT (Business).

Mechanical Engineering