Experience

FLOWTECH FLUIDPOWER PLC

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Operations

  • Apr 2022 - Dec 2023

  Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Flowtech Fluidpower is a vital supplier of fluid power products and solutions across multiple UK & European industries. I reported to the Supply Chain & Logistics Director and worked closely with the Divisional Director and CEO. In my role I was responsible for all operational matters in servicing B2B sales of c£60M pa including 3PL management, multiple sites, extensive workforce, HSE, Facilities, team leadership, development & engagement



Core Fulfilment

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Operations

  • Jun 2020 - Apr 2022

  Cheshire, England, United Kingdom Senior role reporting directly into the Board. Responsible for operations, H&S, Customer services, account development and carrier management.



GEOAmey

• United Kingdom
• Security and Investigations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Director

  • Mar 2019 - Apr 2020

  Scotland Company lead for the management and development of a highly complex logistics account providing transport services to the multi stake holder Scottish Public Sector. With over 8 depot locations, over 45 employment locations, c800 colleagues, a 7/24 planning and contact centre and 150 specialised vehicles.

• Implementation Director

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  Manchester, United Kingdom Member of the senior team, leading a significant business implementation & mobilisation project following a successful and strategic business win



DHL Supply Chain

• Germany
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Director

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

  Liverpool, United Kingdom Senior role within the Consumer arm of the Supply Chain business. Servicing blue chip manufacturing businesses and online retailers.



Hobbycraft

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head of Distribution

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2016

  Burton on Trent Head of the logistics and distribution function. Successfully transformed service, cost and safety within the distribution supply chain making a significant contribution towards the double digit growth of the E- Commerce business and incremental growth of the store estate

• Operations Director

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  National GEOAmey, a newly formed JV business providing prisoner escort services and custody suite management services to the MOJ across England & Wales generating revenues up of £85M per annum. A member of the senior team providing leadership, structure and direction across a highly complex, dynamic and heavily unionised business. Responsibilities include: *Regular Client liaison *Management of an Operational Support & Planning centre, 19 depots, 260 employment locations and 2300… Show more GEOAmey, a newly formed JV business providing prisoner escort services and custody suite management services to the MOJ across England & Wales generating revenues up of £85M per annum. A member of the senior team providing leadership, structure and direction across a highly complex, dynamic and heavily unionised business. Responsibilities include: *Regular Client liaison *Management of an Operational Support & Planning centre, 19 depots, 260 employment locations and 2300 employees *Management of a fleet of over 400 purpose designed vehicles, including safety, security and legal compliance. *Commercial responsibility *Colleague training , engagement, safety and continuos improvement Show less



Pets at Home

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Of Distribution

  • May 2008 - May 2012

  Cheadle Pets at Home is the UK's award winning and leading pet retail specialist. My responsibilities included delivering circa 50 Million cases to a growing store estate of over 300 outlets & developing on line platform. Within the role, success was measured through consignment fulfilment, OTD full and complete. Responsible for the dynamic management of 2 fast moving and complex distribution centres ( inclusive of the online solution ) within an annual budget of £32M. Responsibilities… Show more Pets at Home is the UK's award winning and leading pet retail specialist. My responsibilities included delivering circa 50 Million cases to a growing store estate of over 300 outlets & developing on line platform. Within the role, success was measured through consignment fulfilment, OTD full and complete. Responsible for the dynamic management of 2 fast moving and complex distribution centres ( inclusive of the online solution ) within an annual budget of £32M. Responsibilities included: - CI process reviews and implementation - Fleet management and Legal compliance - Continuous store delivery route optimisation - Project management leadership - Procurement - Colleague development, safety, engagement and inclusion - Budget construction and management - Retail Director support ensuring logistical support of all retail objectives - Implementation of logistical solutions to support multi channel sales - Team motivation & engagement, development and mentoring - Inventory management - Reverse logistics Show less



DHL

• Germany
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager

  • Sep 2006 - May 2008

  Warrington Senior leadership role within the consumer division of the business. Warrington based managing and developing a number of accounts, FMCG & E-Commerced based within a shared user transport & warehouse facility.



Culina Group Limited

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Sep 2006

  Warrington General management within a FMCG shared user network environment, managing transport, distribution and warehouse facilities.



Wincanton

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager

  • 1996 - 2004

  Managed at a senior level within manufacturing, retail, petroleum and chemical sectors. Key account manager for a leading retailer & leading fine food manufacturer.



MRS

• Brazil
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Traffic Manager

  • 1994 - 1996

  Bathgate



TDG

• Argentina
• Data Infrastructure and Analytics

• Asst Distribution Manager

  • 1985 - 1994

  Cumbernauld