Experience

Lemonpath Limited

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

• Director Of Logistics

  • kwi 2020 - – obecnie

  Lemonpath are a full service logistics provider specialising in contract packing. With over 300,000 sq ft of warehousing space, we can provide a full warehousing facility to clients including imports, storage, contract packing, pick/pack and UK/European distribution.We operate in a number of market sectors including fashion, food, retail, gift, garden, print, point of sale, DIY and wholesale. We pride ourselves on offering a first class service providing solutions to both our contract packing and logistic clients.



SIRPLUS

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Warehouse Operations Consultant

  • paź 2019 - kwi 2020

  This is an interim role supporting the business start up, reporting directly into the owner of the companies Sirplus and TU Pack.TU Pack is a new 3PL set up for small fashion brands based in London, TU provides e-com picking service, picking of bulk store orders and a returns solution.The role requires me to oversee in the warehouse design and layout, setting up all processes and procedures for the operation, facilities, health and safety and recruitment of staff whilst ensuring the business provides 100% order fulfillment.The accounts I’m responsible for are Sirplus, Matilder Goad, Yolke, WNU and Daydress.



Core Management Logistics

• General Manager

  • sty 2018 - sie 2019

  CML is a privately owned supply-chain services company. Our head office and distribution centres are centrally based in the UK on Magna Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. We specialise in global freight forwarding and warehouse and distribution services. Over the last two decades we have grown our reputation in the retail warehousing and distribution sector, providing bespoke solutions for many distinguished brands and retailers.The accounts I looked after were:Head sportswear, Waitrose for Office Depot, Lulu Guinness, Link Theory, J Brand Jeans, Soho Home, Soho Retail, Gap, Mother care, Karl Lagerfeld, Helmut Lang, Roper Rhodes, Parks of London, Mih Jeans, Markus Lupfer, Butterfly Twists, Toyota, Banner School wear, Corbin &King, Hacche, Bjorn Borg, For Paul and Overland Retail.I managed 2 multi user site operations based on one of the UK’S largest distribution parks. I had over 150 staff, full time and agency working on my sitesThe sites I managed provided bespoke solutions, bonded warehousing, multichannel fulfilment, value added services (VAS) and returns processing. Both sites specialized in clothing and high end retail fulfillment capabilities including hanging garment and single pack for ecommerce and multichannel retailing. I managed the introduction of 6 new accounts across the sites in 12 months.I reduced business losses of £30,000 a week into making profit.I managed to retain two customers who were going to leave CML before I started.Improved customer and staff satisfaction and won a Sliver from Investor in customers awards 2018.I increased our service offering to Customers by creating a reverse logistics option called Green room.I created and headed up the continuous improvement programme which was implemented across all sites and departments.I chaired the junior board which was the heads of department across the business that was responsible for change.



Palmer and Harvey

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • sie 2016 - gru 2017

  I work for the UK’s largest privately owned wholesale tobacco distributor in their largest site.I have been working in a duel role of Depot Operations Manager and Warehouse Operations for a site which employs over 250 staff and distributes to over 6,000 different customer sites.In the depot operation role I have been responsible for key site customer accounts such as Morrison’s, Cost Cutter stores, One Stop and Shell. I oversee both the customer service and facilities departments, whilst heading major continuous improvement projects, audit compliance, Health and safety and security.The Warehouse operation role involves overseeing the management of 24/7 operation of ambient, chill, frozen and tobacco, delivering to over 2000 customers a day.I implemented 24% reduction in second time shortsReduced chill pick errors by 17% Increased loading departures times by 4%I headed up the continuous Improvement with the focus 5 projectPalmer and Harvey was the UK’s Number 1 delivered wholesaler, with the largest, most efficient distribution infrastructure. Our national network of 14 local depots in key locations across the UK have a fleet of 1,000+ vehicles, all ready to go the extra mile to keep retailers’ shelves stocked and consumers happy. Our drivers don’t just drop ‘n’ drive, they’ll deliver, unload and check the goods for you!In addition to providing a delivered wholesale service to independent stores, Palmer and Harvey also deliver to many larger accounts. Companies that trust us to supply them and rely on our great service include: Costcutter Supermarkets Group Coca-Cola ESSO GSK KP McVitie’s Moto MRH Retail Nestle Park Garage Group Rontec Sainsbury’s Shell Tesco Welcome Break



Co-op

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Depot Operations Manager

  • cze 2014 - sie 2016

  The role was Assistant General Manager of the Co-operatives National Distribution centre site which employs 800 staff. My job was supporting Depot Senior Team in the delivery of operational initiatives within the Distribution Centre by working collaboratively with all colleagues and recommending and implementing appropriate solutions in line with the overall business plan to enable the execution of an efficient service to our customers.I sat on the Co-operatives national continuous improvement change team helping to drive efficiency through the logistics network. In 2015 I finished Top performing depot saving £865k.I managed Union relations reducing grievances by 11%Created training a development programme for agency staffI managed tribunal investigation cases using CI processes to demonstrate the company had be fair and just in their decisionsI introduced 31 different cost saving projects into the site



Birchwood Price Tools

• Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager of Operations at Birchwood Price Tools

  • gru 2012 - kwi 2014

  This was a board level position managing two warehouses at our site in Nottinghamshire and our offsite storage 3PL in Derbyshire and Northamptonshire. I oversaw the day to running of our operation delivering next day direct service to our customers. Birchwood Price Tools (BPT) creates innovative products and builds powerful brands. The business develops and owns several successful trade brands including Defender, Scruffs and Van Vault. In addition to creating products and brands BPT wholesales a distinguished line up of globally renowned power and hand tool brands delivering a unique combined product proposition to the trade market.In my time at BPT turnover when from 19 million to 40 million in 12 months.In 12 months I increased from 2 warehouses to 6 sites.I headed up the introduction and storage of 3 new brands into the warehouse operationError rate reduction by 11%Second time shorts reduced by 31%Order fulfilment increased by 21%Inbound container deliveries increased by 62%



BSS

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Distribution Centre Manager

  • paź 2006 - gru 2012

  Managing the largest of the 3 BSS Distribution Centres, taking the site from a 59 million a year dispatching site to a 125 million. Managing over 100 full time and temporary staff ensuring next day service to all our UK and Irish branches.Managed the increased inbound productivity from 49 million to 110 million.Implemented a new computer system into the NDCManaged the introduction for 6000 products into the system.Reduced error rate from 3.33% to 1.2%Duties:Managing the daily duties of a 24 hour operation .Enforcing companies policies, principles and procedures.Responsible for distribution budgets.Interpreting, analyzing throughput statistics and producing cost reduction solutions.Liaising with commercial teams to enhance offering for centrally held product .Health and safety.Adherence to regulatory requirements.Providing excellent service to customers.Responsible for dealing with complex and diverse managerial problems.Coaching, mentoring and developing staff.Enhancing awareness of trade counter promotions.

• Warehouse Operations Manager

  • sty 2003 - paź 2006