Logistics Manager
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Summary
An adaptable senior logistics manager and qualified project manager from the construction field with a highly successful background in supply chain strategy, management and project delivery. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, displaying flexibility in managing the developing needs of the client. Developed high degrees of risk, process and people management, is comfortable managing culturally diverse and cross-functional teams with varying capabilities and tempering management styles to suit individual needs. Known for a calm and considered approach in challenging circumstances, is looking to gain employment in a logistics management role that will challenge and motivate in equal measure.
Education
BSc (Hons) Logistics Management – University of Lincoln
Diploma in First Line Management – CMI
PRINCE2
AgilePM
Scrum Master
ITIL
Certificate in Recruitment Practices – REC
Experience
Senior Logistics & Change Manager – MOD July 2015 – April 2018
Provide logistical and procurement management in support of a construction design and delivery team.
• Carried out logistics audits to deliver quality assurance and ensure compliance.
• Liaison with UN logistics staff in South Sudan. Initialised accounting procedures for Infrastructure delivery.
• Produced and delivered a report on the logistics chain and procurement possibilities in South Sudan, used to inform strategic decisions, £7m saving to defence.
• Executed and recorded risk analysis on local suppliers across Middle East in support of British infrastructure.
Recruitment Manager – MOD March 2015 – July 2015
Team lead on a government led recruitment initiative to increase recruitment in the Army Reserve.
• Selected personally to established links with local government, businesses and other key stakeholders. Increased enquiries by over 300%.
Senior Logistics & Office Manager – MOD April 2013 – March 2015
Provide logistical management in support of an electrical infrastructure design and delivery team.
• Enhanced efficiency of reverse supply chain from Afghanistan. Resulted in a 140% increase.
• Ensured compliance with ISO 18001, health and safety, within the office and warehouse environment.
• Developed and mentored team in career management. Increased promotions and retention.
• Improved and developed staff responsibilities and routine. Raised morale and productivity.
Recruiting Manager & Career Advisor – MOD February 2012 – April 2013
Recruit, advise, mentor and place potential personnel.
• Managed the personal information of job applicants.
• Suited potential personnel to suitable jobs and secured start dates.
• Delivered interviews in order to ascertain suitability for career in the armed forces.
• Mentored potential personnel through application criteria ensuring correct standards were achieved.
Logistics Manager & Procurement Officer – MOD October 1998 – February 2012
Subject matter expert on military logistics, responsible for local procurement budget.
• Delivered change to a Kanban methodology for construction stores and equipment transportation to Afghanistan, reducing reliance on air freight by 90%.
• Exceeded all construction store delivery targets during the most intensive period of construction that was seen in Afghanistan.
• Awarded £4m worth of supply contracts to local businesses after assessing risk of local companies in Belize.
• Managed an annual budget of £150k to procure items that were not available through the normal supply chain.
Skills
- Inventory management
- Stakeholder management
- Team management
- Process management
- Change management
- Communication
- Procurement
- Project management
- Problem Solving
Spoken Languages
- English