Experience

J&D COWPER

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

• Director

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Oversee the running of the business, Controlling Finance, direct the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the Company complies with all health and safety and other statutory regulations, Ensure that the Company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible, ensure the company complies with all regulations and laws

• General Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  Oversee the day to day running of the company in relation to the cold store & blast freezing operations, transport operations, transport planning, driver and staff management, customer relations, maintenance departments, staff training, pricing, health and safety, quality assurance systems, HACCP systems, yard management, Human resources, O-Licence Transport manager duties, service contracts

• Transport Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  organise the collection & distribution of customer goods. Essentially I need to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost. I organise the transportation and monitor the flow of goods.I have a good understanding of the whole supply chain so I can coordinate it effectively and liaise with suppliers, retailers and consumers.Our company has strong links with all of our customers from small business to multinational corporations and this is based on providing a consistent reliable service at a reasonable price which I and our team do our best to maintain.Typical work activities;(Responsibilities vary according to the specific job role.)* coordinating and controlling the order cycle;* planning vehicle routes;* allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs;* liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers;* motivating other members of the team;* setting objectives.* planning projects;* using specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services.

• Assistant transport manager

  • Jul 2002 - Dec 2012

• Lorry Driver

  • Jul 1999 - Jul 2002

  Lorry driver for 3 years learning all the routes covering the whole of the UK, gained a lot of valuable experience and knowledge about the retail transport network

• Assistant mechanic and yardsman

  • Jul 1996 - Jun 1999