Ian Ford Email and Phone Number

Responsible for the operational, financial and strategic leadership of a key strategic account within the LSHC division of DHL Supply Chain.

Head of Linehaul & Final Mile Transportation services for 500+ retail stores across the UK&I, France and Italy. Pivotal role in new country start-up and implementation. Designed, delivered and owned RFI/RFP process to outsource supply chain requirements for European transportation.

• £13.5m budget, dedicated and multi-user sites, remote cross-dock operations• Reporting to the Ops Director, 6 direct reports across 4 depots• 60 Rigids, 6 Tractor units, 12 trailers, on-site fuel bunker management• Open Book transport contracts with major High St retailers in UK and Europe • 100,000 sq ft Pallet storage facility with Closed Book commercials• New contract start-up, praised by the customer as a ‘seamless transition’• Vehicle procurement, driver… Show more • £13.5m budget, dedicated and multi-user sites, remote cross-dock operations• Reporting to the Ops Director, 6 direct reports across 4 depots• 60 Rigids, 6 Tractor units, 12 trailers, on-site fuel bunker management• Open Book transport contracts with major High St retailers in UK and Europe • 100,000 sq ft Pallet storage facility with Closed Book commercials• New contract start-up, praised by the customer as a ‘seamless transition’• Vehicle procurement, driver recruitment, Org design, built a team from scratch• Depot closure, staff redeployment, TUPE project, vehicle disposal• Delivered £1.1m transport savings over 3 years against £7.4m budgeted spend Show less