John Reid BSc (Hons) CMILT
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Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
The Knowledge AcademyNov, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Incoterms 2020
International Trade Matters LtdJan, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
APICSAug, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Chartered Manager CMILT
Chartered Institute for Logistics and TransportMar, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Category management
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & SupplyAug, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
The Knowledge AcademyJun, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Category management
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & SupplyFeb, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Graduateship (GCGI) Leadership and Management
City & GuildsJan, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF)
Chartered Management InstituteFeb, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership L7 (QCF)
CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTEFeb, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
IProcurement Course
Defence AcademyJul, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
NVQ L3 in Storage and Warehousing
Edexcel National Vocational QualificationsDec, 2008- Sep, 2024 -
Low Value Purchasing Course
Defence AcademyNov, 2007- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Squarcle
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France
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Business Consulting and Services
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Consulting Manager - Supply Chain and Operations
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Jan 2021 - Present
Managing Complex supply chain improvement projects, ensuring operational excellence is achieved and delivering improvement and implementation reports to customer. Management of consultants to deliver to the project, assisting as required to solve problems using quantitive and qualitative data, whilst facing the customer to ensure project alignment and delivery.
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Collins Aerospace
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Singapore
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Logistics Manager
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Jun 2018 - Jan 2021
Responsible for site logistics encompassing: Inbound Logistics, Goods in Quality Inspections, Kitting operations, Warehousing, Finished Goods, Shipping and all Outbound Logistics (Direct to Customer Fulfilment) and Fleet Management in a fast paced aerospace manufacturing organisation.Utilising the least waste way, logistics support from the line back, and adopting a full range of Lean tools, delivering improvements that enable an increased rate of flow of product to deliver to customers on time and in full, with a reduction in the cost of poor quality.
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MOD Senior Supply Chain Manager
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Mar 1995 - Jun 2018
Professional Military Supply Chain and Logistics manager.
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UK Ministry of Defence
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Supply Chain Manager - Warrant Officer Class 1, BOWO, 3 Commando Brigade, RM
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Feb 1995 - Jun 2018
Logistic and supply chain senior leader across a fast-paced organisation from strategic planning to operational delivery, encompassing multiple logistic sites. Achieved by effective planning and organisation skills, building and leading high achieving teams. Scrutinising supply chain performance and procurement from commercial suppliers, ensuring contracts are met and KPI are achieved.Key achievements include- Successfully fielded and implemented a new logistic information system as project and change manager. Achieved on time and under budget.- Project managed multiple supply chain and financial strategies providing an increase in customer satisfaction, whilst reducing warehouse costs and logistic need.- Audited the organisation using ISO 9001 framework. Advised on supply chain and warehouse operations, resulting in 90% of the organisation being compliant to National Audit Office standards.
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Senior Supply Chain Operations Manager - Warrant Officer Class 1 - 50 Off Platform Repair Company
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Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
Responsible for managing procurement and commercial links, warehousing and engineering support to an engineering organisation. Maintained Supply Chain operations, managing 70 staff members over 2 warehouse sites, facilitating the procurement and distribution of high priority items.Key achievements include:- Project managed the safe and efficient movement of all stocks and personnel from Germany to UK as part of the UK Defence review strategy. This project was achieved ahead of time and under budget.- I developed and mentored a team, from which 25% of individuals were promoted within the organisation.- Managed the staff welfare and appraisal process for 70 staff.
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Senior Logistics and Inventory Manager - Engineering and Automotive 3 Commando Brigade Headquarters
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Apr 2009 - Nov 2012
Responsibilities include controlling the tender process for non-inventory items of automotive spares, Maintain Supply chain and warehousing operations for an extremely fast paced, multi-cultural and multi skilled organisation. Responsible for procurement for all items required to deploy an 1800-person force overseas.Key Achievements include:- Streamlined inventory holdings across 7 logistic sites with inventories grossing in excess of £40M, ranging from equipment spares to fuel products in a maritime environment. This resulted in a reduced customer wait time using DMAIC and SIPOC methodologies in operations in Afghanistan and UK.- Modernised the warehouse management system to increase efficiency and effectiveness across 7 logistic sites.
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Logistics, Inventory and Purchasing Management, Commando Logistic Regiment
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May 2006 - Apr 2009
Responsible for the accounting and reconciliation of accounts on a major secondary depot inventory in excess of £22M. Implemented and developed a purchasing and procurement team, ready to deploy worldwide to conduct purchasing to enable force sustainment. All procurement conducted on time and under budget.Investigated and acquit losses following Resource Accounting and Budgeting direction from the NAO. Managing a team of professional logisticians, in excess of 30 people, ensuring every individual received professional and personal development. Attained a commanders commendation for the management of materiel.
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Education
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University of Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - BSc (hons) Logistic Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management -
Perth High School