Jim Ross's Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Jim Ross
Customer Operations Group Director. Strong operations professional with demonstrated history of working in the FMCG supply chain industry. Skilled in Onboarding, Solution design, Negotiation, Business Planning, Change & Operations Management and Lean Six Sigma.
Jim Ross's Current Company Details
Jim Ross Work Experience Details
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Central Logistics DirectorInpost UkEdinburgh, Gb
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Customer Operation Group DirectorMenzies Distribution May 2019 - PresentGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom -
General Manager Central OperationsMenzies Distribution May 2014 - May 2019Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Business Improvement ManagerMenzies Distribution Jun 2012 - May 2014Edinburgh, United KingdomManage Continuous Improvement programme by creating a continuous improvement culture through the use of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and statistical analysis. Primary aims are to improve quality and efficiency by eliminating defects, waste and rework to improve bottom line profitability.
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Business Information ManagerMenzies Distribution May 2011 - Jun 2012Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Central Support ManagerMenzies Distribution May 2010 - May 2011Edinburgh, United KingdomDirectly involved with the strategic management of operational projects, evaluating processes and optimising cost efficiencies.Raising the profile of the Operations team across the supply chain whilst developing relationships with internal and external customers.
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Sap Business Transition ManagerMenzies Distribution Mar 2008 - May 2010Edinburgh, United KingdomResponsible for SAP Project communication, transition and training with a leading role in SAP authorisation role design and management of security and controls. Working within the PMO office to define the roll out plan, system design and data cleansing. Central to formalising the benefits realisation aspect of the project.
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Central Project ManagerMenzies Distribution Jan 2007 - Mar 2008Edinburgh, United KingdomResponsibility for implementing delivery of major innovative investment projects (automated magazine packing and returns processing systems) in up to 17 sites across the business. Central to managing the successful software integration and installation and identifying the key qualitative and quantitative drivers of performance, Tracked project timeline and benefits performance to ensure delivery on time and on budget by exceeding initial investment projection.
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Development ManagerMenzies Distribution Apr 2004 - Jan 2007Edinburgh, United KingdomResponsible for the development, testing, implementation and support of in house IT projects. Managed the master data team and the relationship with internal and external customers in relation to data quality. Played a significant role in the creation of the industry’s inaugural SLA's and KPI's during contract negotiations. Chaired the ANMW Standards Grp enhancing guidelines for the control of Magazines, Newspapers, Vouchers and Data and represented News Wholesalers at various Industry Groups
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Assistant To The Managing DirectorMenzies Distribution Apr 2001 - Apr 2004Edinburgh, United KingdomReported directly to the Managing Director and provided dedicated support / representation in internal and external projects combined with representation at industry meetings
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Assistant To The Wholesale DirectorMenzies Distribution Apr 2000 - Apr 2001Edinburgh, United KingdomResponsible for creating statistical analysis and providing dedicated support / representation in relation to internal and external contacts. Worked with Board members and senior team in an analytical role during the creation of a formal response to OFT enquiry. Represented the Company at industry meetings
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Operations ManagerMenzies Distribution Dec 1998 - Apr 2000Glasgow, United KingdomResponsible for improving logistical services and reducing transport costs. Improved customer and labour relations by working collaboratively to resolve issues during a very difficult trading period for the operation.
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Night ManagerMenzies Distribution Feb 1997 - Dec 1998Glasgow, United KingdomResponsible for the improving the packing and distribution of Newspapers and Magazines to 1700 customers across Glasgow from 3 Distribution depots. Achieved by modernising and improving the working practices of the night operation in the Company’s largest and most challenging operation.
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Assistant ManagerMenzies Distribution Mar 1993 - Feb 1997Aberdeen, United KingdomResponsible for purchasing, logistical services, labour, transport costs and customer relationships. Successfully managed the relocation of the depot from one site on the North of the city to a new site on the South and the integration of an acquisition predominantly servicing the needs of the Oil Industry. Branch profitability was unsurpassed across the Division during this period.
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Assistant ManagerMenzies Distribution Sep 1990 - Mar 1993Kilmarnock, United KingdomResponsible for purchasing, logistical services, labour, transport costs and customer relationships.
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Distribution Manager - SundayMenzies Distribution Aug 1988 - Sep 1990Glasgow, United KingdomResponsible for the planning and distribution of Sunday Newspapers to 3500 customers in Glasgow. The success of this operation meant that within a 3 year period we had effectively removed the other wholesalers from the market. Managed the launch of a number of titles during this period and assisted in the opening of a new depot integrating 3 logistics operations into 1 new superbranch.
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Trainee ManagerMenzies Distribution Jan 1985 - Aug 1988Glasgow, United Kingdom, Southern Scotland And North West EnglandVarious placements within Logistics operation.
Jim Ross Skills
Business Process Improvement
Supply Chain
Continuous Improvement
Change Management
Operations Management
Logistics
Sap
Supply Chain Management
Management
Six Sigma
Project Planning
Logistics Management
Project Management
Business Strategy
Budgets
Crm
Contract Negotiation
Warehousing
Negotiation
Procurement
Purchasing
Supply Chain Optimization
Lean Thinking
Business Intelligence
Business Planning
Strategy
Training
Warehouse Management
Transportation
Erp
Process Engineering
Team Leadership
Process Improvement
3pl
Business Development
Benefits Realisation
Jim Ross Education Details
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Penilee Secondary School
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