Accomplished and results-oriented professional with extensive experience the entire life cycle of logistics from acquisition, warehousing to distribution, while evolving positive business relationships with customers. Instrumental in tracking shipments, directing warehouse activities, co-ordinating requirements with the established shippers, recommending alternatives, and making improvement suggestions. In-depth knowledge of production operations, standard management policies, methods, procedures, logistics readiness, and transportation principles. Performance driven leader with remarkable acumen in conducting training and development programs, building /leading teams to achieve shared visions and goals and fostering positive environments to enhance productivity.

·       CPC, Digital Tacho Card & Full Clean Licence

•  Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

•  Resource Allocation & Mobilisation

•  Client Relationship Management

•  Continuous Process Improvement
•  Military Logistics Operations

•  Supply Chain Management

•  Agile & Lean Methodologies

•  Staff Training & Development
•  Stock & Inventory Control

•  Budgeting & Forecasting

•  Procurement Management

•  H&S Regulations Compliance

•  Team Building & Leadership

•                     Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Career Experience

HGV Driver, ARR Craib                                                                                                                                                                 08/2023 – Current

Class 1 work carried out with curtain sided LST double deck trailers.

HGV Driver, Driver Hire                                                                                                                                                                05/2023 – 08/2023

Class 2 & Class 1 work carried out with rigid, curtain sided and double deck trailers.

Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator, Ace Aquatec Ltd, Dundee                                                                                  08/2021 to 04/2023

The Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for operating the warehouse and coordinating logistics for the business. This is a key role which will ensure the efficient workflow and space requirements in the warehouse, focusing inventory accuracy, efficiency in layout and the safeguarding of warehouse contents. Picking, packing, and ensuring safe receipt of delivery to customers are key to this role. This role also has responsibility for Health and Safety within the warehouse environment.

Delivery Driver, AFS, Amazon, Dundee                                                                                                                            10/2020 to 04/2021

Took the role due to cutbacks at Hutcheson Technologies during Covid-19

Scheduling, Hutchison Technologies Ltd, Dundee                     11/2019 to 07/2020

Oversee processes of arranging, controlling and optimising work and workloads of production process, while allocating plant and machinery resources, planning human resources, production procedures, and purchase materials. Devise and executed new tracking and KPI system for the company to track engineer’s workloads and maintenance success rates with keen focus on accomplishing business designated goals. Managed engineers company credit cards as well as monitored spending to prevent fraud and overspending.

Operations Manager, Absolute Floorcare Ltd, Cupar, Fife        5/2018 to 11/2019

Managed and maintained exchange equipment as well as confirmed server availability and identified complex issues to assure seamless workflow. Assisted customers in resolving complaints to achieve maximum client satisfaction. Administered re-ordering to replenish inventory stock and cost control to identify and reduce business expenses with keen focus on increasing profits, while enhancing budgeting processes. Carried out annual electrical safety checks to confirm whether the electrical installation is in safe condition for continued service. Delivered exceptional customer support to clients, while leveraging exceptional communications skills to negotiated favourable terms with suppliers to streamline smooth day-to-day business operations.

Regional Distribution Manager, Lyreco, Dundee                            8/2016 to 8/2017

Spearheaded day-to-day RDC operations, such as directing a number of separate store and business branches within company and organisation, while managing staff member to attain desired goals. Facilitated higher-level management with cost effective, efficient and reliable service in accordance with agreed schedules. Carried out daily as well as weekly checks on vehicles to ensure roadworthiness of vehicles in compliance with legal requirements. Prepared concise and meaningful reports of defected vehicle and advised effective repairs align with manufacturer’s recommendations. Developed and sustained personnel files for all RDC staff and provided up-to-date records and information regarding driving licences and skills training.

Logistics Manager, British Army, Germany / UK                            11/2011 to 8/2016

Headed teams to establish logistic process documentation, recognized enhancement opportunities, and advised solutions for improvement to the top management; conferred with supervisors and personnel to assess progress and discuss changes; facilitated audits of vendor invoices and month-end processing to integrate finance accruals for multiple mechanical and technical equipment of armoured military unit. Managed mechanical maintenance of equipment, such as monitoring repair, replacement and servicing of tools to ensure fullest availability of production equipment, utilities and related facilities at optimal cost and under satisfactory conditions of quality, safety and protection of the environment in line with legislative standards. Organised external visits for logistics audit teams to ensuring compliance with governing rules and regulations of the Joint Service Publication procedures, while conserving control across sensitive equipment / ammunition that guaranteed 100% stock check.

Devised and implemented practical aspects of environmental protection and safety at work to protect health and safety of employees and public as well as the environment from hazards associated with the workplace, while ensuring maintained standards of Equality and Diversity.
Logistics Junior Manager, British Army, UK / Germany            11/1996 to 11/2011

Managed all disciplinary aspects such as providing quality coaching and monitoring to team members with a focus on sustaining future progression through efficient succession plan for suitable staff. Formulated brief incident reports to uncover circumstances and conditions that led to such event in order to prevent future incidents by heading health and safety systems. Aided military aircraft, including calibration, serviceability of tools and equipment.

Commended by higher-level management to train subordinates and peers in aviation accounting procedures to attain designated business goals.
Identified underperforming areas and delivered effective coaching and mentoring accordingly by carrying out continual assessment, while enhance military skills, team, asset management and leadership potential.
Additional Experience: Self Employed Delivery Driver, AFS | Online Delivery Driver, Sainsbury’s | Technical Support Specialist, British Army | Basic Solder Training, British Army | Labourer – Motor Transport, Serco

Education & Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence with C+E | CPC and Digital Tacho Card | City & Guilds Technical Storekeeping Part 2 | Logistics Operations Management Level 3 | Defence Instructional Techniques | Working with Energy | Technology for All | Graphic Communication 1 | 6 Standard Grades | Introduction to Tourism SCOTVEC | Creative Writing 2 SCOTVEC | Counterbalance Forklift

Awards, Recognitions, & Certifications

City & Guilds Level 4 (Licentiateship) Professional Recognition Award in Leadership and Management | BCS Level 1 ECDL Award in IT User Skills (QCF) | BCS Level 2 ECDL Award in IT User Skills (QCF) | Health & Safety in the Workplace Foundation Certificate