Jonathan Kell Email & Phone Number

Accrington, England, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

Logistics Manager for a global manufacturing company, responsible for warehousing, stock control, goods-in, despatch, packing, shipping, in/out quality audit and waste management. Managed a team of 20 staff across a 24/6 operation where I reported directly to the Head of Site.

Cirencester, England

Appointed to provide broader expertise and knowledge to Senior Management within a multi-skilled logistics organisation of 3500 personnel, employed across 25 logistical sites worldwide, including airports, ports, storage areas, distribution points and centres. Responsible for producing terms of reference, standard operating procedures and conducting compliance and assurance of sites and activities.Project Manager for large global exercises for the delivery of military personnel, equipment and supplies to austere locations, using military transport resources and the requisition of commercial options by road, rail, air and sea.

Royal Air Force Brize Norton

Responsible for the managing a team of 6 military and civilian training staff who delivered over 80 courses to 1100 students annually. Conducted staff development, delivered appraisals, monitored instruction during lessons and was responsible for the instruction of courses to senior management staff. Trained students in logistic principles, national/international legislation and regulations, supply chain management, commercial logistics, Passenger Handling, H&S, Dangerous Goods, transport operations and customer service (handling, complaints and resolution).

Portsmouth, United Kingdom/Worldwide

Managed a small but diverse team of 6 specialist logistic supervisors working globally to meet the strategic objectives of the Royal Marines. Responsible for the allocation of logistic resources to move personnel, stores and equipment to isolated locations to maintain operational effectiveness. Conducted long-term forecasting and planning of organisational activity, including the briefing of plans to company directors and executives. Responsible for commercial contracting of road, sea and air transport through a centralised agency for UK and global projects. Managed Port Services and Transport Services contracts within Norway and USA, including budgetary forecasting, invoice payments, SLA, KPI measurement and monitoring and customer feedback to contractor.

Germany/Europe

Directly managed a team of 6 civilian and 6 military staff. Responsible for the planning of freight, equipment and personnel across Europe. Wider responsibility for managing teams operating at ports and airports across Europe, providing administrative and logistical support. Worked with 3PL road transport, shipping and air transport providers as well as local and national authorities regarding legislation and regulations. Manager of the Movement Operations Centre providing logistical support to over 50 military units across Germany totalling over 25,000 personnel. Planned and directed the movement of units across supply lines to meet the MOD global operational commitment.

Various - See Below

May 05 - March 07. Logistics Training Manager (UK)November 02 - March 05. Export/Import Shipping Manager (Marchwood Military Port)January 01-November 02. Passenger and Air Freight Operations Supervisor (Calgary, Canada) August 99-December 00. Airport Passenger Handling/Customer Service Supervisor (UK)May 98-August 99. Logistic Team Leader (Worldwide/UK)December 96-May 98. Shipping Clerk/Export Team Leader (Antwerp, Belgium)Jun 94-December 96. Logistic Operator (Germany)