Experience

CRONITE CASTINGS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Apr 2021 - Present



SGS

• Switzerland
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customs Specialist

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2021



Easons Funeral Service, Yeovil

• Funeral Service Operator

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2020



Lidl GB

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Assistant

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  All duties performed within the store, warehouse, stock replenishment, stock rotation, customer service, working and serving on tills on a part time basis All duties performed within the store, warehouse, stock replenishment, stock rotation, customer service, working and serving on tills on a part time basis



ELEKTRON TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shipping Executive

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

  Responsible for all imports and exports for the company dealing with multi modal service providers/freight forwarders and courier companies worldwideProcessing of all export documentation and passing of all service provider invoicesCompletion of customs documentation for HMRC audits Responsible for all imports and exports for the company dealing with multi modal service providers/freight forwarders and courier companies worldwideProcessing of all export documentation and passing of all service provider invoicesCompletion of customs documentation for HMRC audits



Sirtex Medical UK Limited

• Logistics Coordinator/ImportExport Administrator

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2017



Jankel

• United Kingdom
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Controller

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2015

  Responsible for all import and exports within the company, cross-trades, export licencing, export compliance, quotations, seafreight and airfreight all operations, liasion with HMRC, BIS, Freight Forwarders, Customers and internal sales teams, bid structures and contractual requirements Responsible for all import and exports within the company, cross-trades, export licencing, export compliance, quotations, seafreight and airfreight all operations, liasion with HMRC, BIS, Freight Forwarders, Customers and internal sales teams, bid structures and contractual requirements



Stephen Webster/Garrard

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  Responsible For Stock Control, all imports and exports for the company, MIB's dealing with heads of state, customers and in house sales teams Responsible For Stock Control, all imports and exports for the company, MIB's dealing with heads of state, customers and in house sales teams



Arriva London Limited

• Bus Driver (Still Looking For A Logistics Position)

  • Dec 2010 - Feb 2012

  I am currently employed as a London Bus Driver due to having to re-study and train for this position because of the down turn in the import/export logistics market but I am currently seeking urgent employment back in this field as this is where my experience lies. I only studied for this role as a temporary measure to tie me and my family over. I am currently employed as a London Bus Driver due to having to re-study and train for this position because of the down turn in the import/export logistics market but I am currently seeking urgent employment back in this field as this is where my experience lies. I only studied for this role as a temporary measure to tie me and my family over.



Unemployed and Looking for Work

• Import/Export Manager

  • Jan 2010 - 2010

  I am a multi skilled customs and trade compliance professional. I have worked in management roles for most of my career and have experience of working with UK Customs in the freight industry and other independent companies involving high-tech goods, manufacturing and defence and aerospace. I have extensive experience in international trade and supply chain including customs compliance contracts with suppliers, customers & service providers together with managing a warehouse team. I am a multi skilled customs and trade compliance professional. I have worked in management roles for most of my career and have experience of working with UK Customs in the freight industry and other independent companies involving high-tech goods, manufacturing and defence and aerospace. I have extensive experience in international trade and supply chain including customs compliance contracts with suppliers, customers & service providers together with managing a warehouse team.



AIR PRODUCTS PLC

• Project Logistics Coordinator

  • Feb 2007 - Dec 2009

  Appointed to oversee all import and export customs controls and compliance. Responsible for movements of project cargoes to site, management of engineers and staff performing complete supply chain processes Redefined the customs controls process and implemented a procedure for both UK and overseas business resulting in a £6M greater compliance cost savingResolved duty and VAT issues within the organisation spanning 3 years saving approx £1MConducted corporate review of freight, courier and logistics service provision resulting in significant cost savings, reduction of delivery times and tightening of operating processesArranged and managed project cargo in order to achieve on time delivery which significantly reduced liquidated damagesRe-arranged UK and overseas warehousing reporting structures to achieve better tracking and traceability of consignmentsInstructed correct use of Incoterms and routings to achieve £2M in savings, gaining complete control and visibility of supply chains achieving 100% improvement in transit times



BAE SYSTEMS 2005

• Customs & IPR Controller/Assistant Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Feb 2007

  Managed and controlled all aspects of international trade and compliance and coached 6 members of the team. Secured £20M suspended duty and VAT liability in spares and repairs operation through remedial action, integration and management changeDeveloped world class compliance processes in customs and international trade receiving recognition from senior managementManaged and coached staff on a regular basis resulting in a better understanding of compliance and increased efficiency in international trade



ALCATEL SUBMARINE NETWORKS LTD

• Logistics Support Manager

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2005

  Managed all aspects of logistics, international trade, warehousing, material control and projects. Responsible for up to 30 staff in the UK and worldwide operations, implementing end-to-end supply chain systems through UK production to overseas site installationManaged EU-wide IPR controls saving £12M in duty and taxReceived a silver award for excellence in service for project management and on time delivery achievementControlled export packing operations initiating new products and processes saving £100K per annumAchieved reduction in delivery times from EU suppliers from 32 days to 5 days delivered to their respective sites worldwideAssessed, vetted, implemented and appointed overseas agents in EMEA and the Americas, negotiating at all levels to achieve the required service levels, arranging 3PL/4PL logistics providers, and dealing with local government departments



ASPREY LONDON LTD

• Senior Import/Export Assistant

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1998

  Managed day-to-day functions within the department including packing and despatch, import and export operations multi-modal to include the export of "Le Coeur De La Mer", antiques and endangered species Managed day-to-day functions within the department including packing and despatch, import and export operations multi-modal to include the export of "Le Coeur De La Mer", antiques and endangered species



LEP INTERNATIONAL LTD

• Assistant Airfreight Manager/Sales

  • Jan 1981 - Jan 1993

  Managing a forwarding office, responsible for all staff, daily functions and drivers. Duties also to include sales and sales visits Managing a forwarding office, responsible for all staff, daily functions and drivers. Duties also to include sales and sales visits



STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES LTD

• Junior Export Clerk

  • Jan 1976 - Jan 1981