Experience

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  Vibrant Foods

  • UK

  • Senior Consultant Project Lead

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • UK

    Confidential

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  VIBRANT FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED

  • India
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Interim Project Implementation Manager

    • Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Interim project implementation Manager

    • Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

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  Confidential

  • East Midlands

  • Interim General Manager

    • Aug 2021 - Oct 2021
    • East Midlands

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  Operations Director, General Manager or consultant roles

  • United Kingdom

  • Currently looking for new Permanent/Interim assignments/roles

    • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
    • United Kingdom

    I am now available for Permanent or interim assignments - roles, please feel free to contact me on [email protected] or 07814 206548

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  DHL

  • Surrey

  • Logistics Consultant

    • Jul 2018 - Feb 2020
    • Surrey

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  Interim Regional Operations Manager

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Kuehne-Nagel Drinks Logistics

    • Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
    • London, United Kingdom

    Interim Regional Operations Manager Kuehne-Nagel Drinks Logistics

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  Hovis Ltd

  • United Kingdom
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Interim Logistics Operations Manager

    • May 2014 - May 2015

    Supporting the Management Team through structural and operational changes.

  • Interim Site Logistics Manager

    • Feb 2014 - May 2015

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  Samworth Brothers Distribution

  • Leicester/Callington, Cornwall

  • Interim General Manager

    • Mar 2012 - May 2013
    • Leicester/Callington, Cornwall

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  Premier Foods

  • United Kingdom
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Interim Logistics Manager - Flagship RDC Hovis Dagenham

    • Sep 2010 - Jan 2012

    Interim Logistics ManagerManaging 200+ LGV drivers20+ Operational and Admin staffFleet of over 100 vehicles.Delivering multiple Project initiatives covering multi - site locations

  • Interim GM

    • Jul 2009 - Aug 2010

    o Restructure of RDCo Successfully Managed site through a National H&S Audito Recruited and mentored new GMo Implemented new fleet

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  National Food Manufacturer

  • Interim Logistics Manager

    • Jan 2007 - Jun 2009

    o Structural review of multiple sites in the South Westo Operational and Management restructure +400 staffo Implemented and Project Managed site H&S teams o Responsible for day to day running and 200 staffo Delivered highest Customer Service ratings, nationally throughout Hovis – 99.5%o Restructure delivering £100k savings while increasing efficiencieso Implemented and integrated new Telematics systemo Recruited and mentored new Logistics Manager

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  Clearway Distribution Ltd

  • Operations Director

    • Oct 2005 - Nov 2006

    o Clearway are a Warehousing and Distribution Operation, with dedicated contracts involving Boots, Palletline, Nestle and Food Packaging Manufacturers in the North East Midlands o Structural review of processes o Review revenue streamso Restructure of non value added processes and procedureso Responsible for day to day and 300 staffo Lead in the closure of one site, and the logistics of moving a 150 vehicle, 300 staff operation to a new facilityo Building a Management Team

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  Tablogix

  • Interim Logistics Manager

    • May 2005 - Oct 2005

    o TABLOGIX – Russian 3-PL provider market and provides sophisticated logistics services Globally, delivering client-oriented integrated logistics solutions and supply chain managemento Managed out incumbent Logistics Managero Manage rapid start-up of Operations dedicated to major grocery multipleso Integrating Operations with existing Bonded operations on siteo Recruit and mentored admin, warehouse and driverso Implemented revenue stream reporting and processes for tracking KPI’so Recruited and mentored new Logistics Manager

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  Vi-Spring Ltd

  • National/International Distribution Manager

    • Jan 1997 - Apr 2005

    o Vi-Spring are manufacturers of high-end luxury beds, targeted at niche clients such as Harrods, JLP, HOF in addition to an extensive International marketplace o Restructure and streamline UK and International distribution operations delivering a saving of £100k in the first 12 monthso Developed strategic alliances with Freight Forwarders/shippers ensuring that export capabilities are maximizedo Project Managed the Logistics for two new product launches, one in Prague and one in Romeo Developed alliances with buyers across the client base, delivering increased sales revenueo Seconded on assignments with Harrods, JLP and HOFo Lead on all imports and exportso Restructure processes of inbound raw materials with key providers delivering costs savings in excess of £100ko Key member of the Executive Team implementing 5 year – strategic business plan

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  City Logistics Ltd Tamworth Staffordshire

  • Transport Manager

    • Jun 1991 - Dec 1996

    o City Logistics contract with Cadbury, Primary Haulage, General Haulageo Rapid start-upo Recruit admin and driving staffo Implement processes and procedures to ensure ‘Best Practice’o Responsible for day to day and 100 staffo Develop and build new business for the General Haulage arm of the businesso Seconded to Vi-Spring on a new initiative providing ‘Managed Services’

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  Wincanton Distribution Solihull

  • Transport Manager

    • Feb 1986 - May 1991