Azwar Akmal,
94 Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 4EJ
07970 398920
Azwar24@hotmail.co.uk

PERSONAL STATEMENT

A energetic, innovative and dynamic depot manager who has a proven track record in managing a highly commercial operation in a fast-paced environment. Experience of effectively running a successful transport function in a high pressure environment. Responsible for the transport and distribution operations and also for providing excellent standards of service, efficiency and performance through outstanding people management skills. Currently looking for a suitable depot manager’s opportunity to join a successful and growing business and to be part of their ongoing and continued success.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Logistics Manager – 10/2016 – Present
Company Name – Berendsen Hospitality
Location Mossley
Duties:
Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles.
Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
Resolve any arising problems or complaints
Supervise, coach and train transport workforce
Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
Comply with laws, regulations.
Responsible for all of the dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
Dispatching complex and oversized goods to national destinations.
Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures to do with tachograph and towing etc.
Making sure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.
Giving drivers a full debrief, including tacho analysis.
Organising vehicle checks.

Depot Manager – 08/2008 – 10/2016
Company Name – Pass The Parcel – APC Overnight Ltd
Location Huddersfield
Duties:
In charge of the day to day operations of the Depot.
Managing, monitoring and developing a team of drivers and line managers.
Involved in strategic development and strategy making.
Arranging for the induction and training off all new staff.
Regularly liaising with the delivery manager to ensure a smooth running of both departments.
Developing and nurturing customer relationships.
Maintaining accurate administrative records.
Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.
Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.
Appraising staff performance and also taking disciplinary measures when required.
Ensuring all site and customer objectives are achieved.
Responsible for all H&S investigations.
Monitoring KPI

Transport Manager – 07/2005 – 08/2008
Company Name – Pass The Parcel – APC Overnight Ltd
Location Huddersfield
Duties:
Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles.
Responsible for all of the dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
Dispatching complex and oversized goods to national destinations.
Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures to do with tachograph and towing etc.
Making sure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.
Giving drivers a full debrief, including tacho analysis.
Organising vehicle checks.

IT Manager – 07/2004 – 07/2005
Company Name – Pass The Parcel – APC Overnight Ltd
Location Huddersfield

Customer Service Assistant – 11/2003 – 08/2008
Company Name – Pass The Parcel – APC Overnight Ltd
Location Huddersfield

Sales Assistant – Sept 2002 – Oct 2003
Company Name – A – Z Motor Factors Ltd
Location Halifax

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Competencies
Able to operate effectively in a high volume service driven transport operation.
Possessing a good understanding of all relevant legal compliance and fleet controls.
Experience of Budgets and Financial controls.
Knowledgeable in all process compliance areas including; Legislative, Productivity, Quality and Service.
Comprehensive understanding all of areas of the supply chain.
Full understanding of transport operational systems.
Hold a National CPC.

Personal
Able to hold multiple relationships at different levels .
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Problem solving and prioritising skills.
Man management skills.

EDUCATION
National CPC, Road Haulage – July 2005
RHA Bradford

BA (Hons), Business Management – September 2001 – June 2002.
Liverpool John Moores
Liverpool

A-Levels, Sept 1998 – June 2001
Calder High Sixth Form,
Mytholmroyd
Business Studies: C
IT: C
Geography: D

GCSE’s, Sept 1993 – June 1998
Calder High School,
Mytholmroyd
English: C
Maths: C
IT: C
Science Dual Award: CC

REFERENCES

Available on request