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Bicester, Gb

alljoinedup is an independent consultancy specialising in the automotive supply chain from factory order to customer delivery covering everything in between. We have worked on projects for many of the major UK and European ports and automotive logistics service providers as well as providing support to automotive manufacturers and importers.alljoinedup has managed tender processes and the selection of partner and facilities on behalf of a number of automotive importers and logistics service providers and has carried out detailed process mapping work for global clients across a number of automotive and non-automotive sectors.alljoinedup has also worked on assignments to review and re-design vehicle compound configurations and processes at manufacturing facilities, vehicle compounds and ports in Turkey, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Australia, USA and across Europe.We have also recommended and implemented changes to distribution models for both vehicles and parts and are currently engaged in a number of EV projects including for classic car and refuse truck to EV upcycler.Current and past clients include Associated British Ports, Port of Bristol, British Car Auctions, NVD Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Autologic, Suzuki GB , Peel Ports, GEFCO, SsangYong Motors, DFSK Automotive, FCA distributor United Motors in Saudi Arabia and TOFAS in Turkey. alljoinedup is uniquely placed to provide cross-functional services to automotive OEMs, logistics service providers, port and terminal operators, combining project management methodology with operational experience and wide ranging specialist support.

Riyadh/Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Twelve month assignment to develop the vehicle and parts distribution strategy and operational management for United Motors, importer and distributor of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram product for the Kindgom of Saudi Arabia and Gulf Motors, importer of Fiat and Alfa Romeo.Delivered raft of process improvements, managed tender process and appointment of new parts distribution contractor ensuring considerable savings over previous contract. Oversaw development of additional vehicle compounds and greater integration of logistics and sales support services.

London/Frankfurt

Established UK branch of Hyundai Corporation logistics affiliate, Glovis. Responsible for supply chain tenders (vehicles and parts), OEM contract management and supplier relationships.

Tunbridge Wells/Weybridge

Managed Supply Chain, Dealer support, Systems Development and Support and Business Process functions for Kia Motors UK and Ireland. Responsible for development of physical and systems infrastructure including new vehicle distribution centre from green field site in 9 months. Relationship manager for finance company. Redesigned distribution processes and inventory management leading to a 200%+ vehicle wholesale growth in 3 year period.

Crawley/Milton Keynes..Secondment To Various European And Us Locations

Held various positions from Business Management Manager, Area Sales Manager, Planning Manager, Supply and Distribution Manager to become Head of Infrastructure Development and stream leader for developing an Integrated Importer vehicle distribution solution for the 5 Volkswagen group brands in the UK. Delivered vehicle ordering and tracking and sales lead tracking applications for SEAT and Skoda brands and global Business Management programme for SEAT sa. Internal Operations Manager, Volkswagen UK managing ordering and allocation process from retailer to factory.

Diploma - Institute Of Management

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