IAN COTTEE (MILT)
14 BLENHEIM WAY
TIPTREE
ESSEX CO5 0JX
Tel Home 44 (0) 1621 814359
Tel Mobile 44 (0) 7919 392222
E-Mail: ian_cottee@outlook.com

PROFILE

A self motivated and achievement orientated CPC Qualified Operational Manager with extensive Supply Chain Management across more than 20 years

An inspirational organizer with the ability to manage both suppliers and stakeholders to establish enduring trust coupled with a natural affinity around conflict resolution and negotiation.

An enthusiastic personality with substantial change management experience possessing the necessary skill sets required to engage at all levels of business while providing firm leadership to multiple teams

KEY SKILLS

• Prince 2 and APM Qualified
• Road Haulage CPC
• Excellent verbal, written, reporting and presentation skills
• Talent for identifying, reporting and managing risk
• Expert in coaching, motivating and mentoring team members
• Passion to develop, nurture and motivate colleagues
• Courage to challenge unacceptable practice in others

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Alexander Cleghorn Ltd
Logistics Manager
• Developed and implemented a culture of Continuous Improvement
• Was regarded as a role model, respected for acting with the utmost integrity
• Managed the fleet of Vehicles and Drivers while maintaining the ’O’ Licence
• Realised tangible financial benefits by executing operational change
• Written and Scrutinised Freight Contracts with both Parcel and Pallet Hauliers
• Conducted Regular Health & Safety Reviews
• Acted as an advocate for my own team of Operatives
• Provided regular cost updates
• Assessed own self to identify personal development needs

Penguin Random House Distribution
1997 – 2017
Operations Development & Freight Manager
• Successful Project Management through achieving stakeholder engagement
• Fully Trained in Risk Assessment and Accident Investigation
• Built strong and enduring relationships with internal and external customers. Always ensured absolute satisfaction.
• Effective planning of tasks to enable simultaneous management of 70 plus projects whilst giving careful consideration to resource and implications.
• Defined the success criteria for all initiatives remaining mindful of critical path timelines
• Showed clear ability to provide scope definition with responsibility for Project initiation and Business Cases
• Helped all individual project team members to understand the importance of team ethics and co-operation
• Inspired trust and respect with the accuracy and relevance of communications and reporting
• Delivered significant actual cost savings in excess of £23,000 per month supported by regular reviews of Budget and Forecast

Forward Chemicals Ltd
1995 – 1997
Sales Executive
• Increased sales figures on Essex area by 21%.
• Generated new business exceeding targets by 96%.

Earls Colne Golf and Country Club Ltd
1989 – 1995
Development Consultant
• Liaised with prospective clients regarding Corporate Hospitality.
• Marketed the facilities increasing turnover by 15%.

Various Hotels/Restaurants throughout Europe
1982 – 1989
• Gained knowledge of hospitality by working as a Sommelier and Sous Chef.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

Training Summary

• Progressive Management Training Courses on:

LEAN Manufacturing, Health and Safety in the workplace, Time Management and Team Building, Advanced Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint and Visio, Communication and Motivation, Train the Trainer and Conflict Management.

Personal

Date of Birth: – 16.09.65
Status: – Married