I am a passionate and self-motivated individual who continuously seeks ways to improve processes. With experience gained throughout a progressive career, I have developed skills from ground level to senior management. I thrive on implementing strategies to achieve the greatest outcomes and have a proven track record of success in logistics management, team building, and process improvement.
Skills
- Budget Management
- Route Planning
- Team Management
- Process Improvement
- Safety and Food Standards Oversight
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Inter-Site Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
Licenses and certifications
- International Transport Manager CPC
- IOSH Managing Safely Level 3
- HACCP Level 2
- Prince 2 Foundation
- Prince 2 Practitioner
- HGV Class 1
Awards and achievements
- Achieved and maintained a double A grade in Danish Crown's BRC audit for 2022, 2023, and 2024
- Developed the first-ever freight crime hotspot map, recognized by national and international insurance companies
- Received acknowledgment from UK and European trade organizations representing the global supply chain
Logistics Manager
Jan 2021 - Present
Danish Crown UK Ltd
- Managing budgets for vehicles ranging from 3.5T to 44T and ensuring compliance with legal requirements for both working and driving time.
- Achieved savings of over £100,000 on trailer rental costs and oversaw the Tesco, Greggs, and Asda contracts.
- Building and maintaining a strong team, introducing new systems and practices to create an efficient working environment, and minimizing the use of external hauliers.
- Ensuring safety and food standards protocols are maintained at the highest standard, achieving and maintaining a double A grade in Danish Crown's BRC audit for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Collaborating closely with the sales team to meet their requirements and facilitating a strong relationship between the sales team and their customers.
- Supporting the health and safety team in all regulatory matters and taking responsibility for the health and safety of all inside and outside areas where vehicles are loading and unloading.
- Maintaining regular contact with other Danish Crown UK sites and synchronizing working patterns for smooth operations throughout the UK.
Class 1 Driver
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021
Danish Crown
National chilled distribution deliveries.
Founder
Jan 2011 - Present
Transport Data Europe Ltd - www.motorwaybuddy.com
- Led the development and release of the BETA version of the Motorwaybuddy app and analyzed market response to assess uptake.
- Secured £150k in venture capital funding for further development in 2012.
- Assembled and managed a team in the tech industry for the app's creation, including managing Origzo Ltd, an Indian-based company, for the past 9 years.
- Conducted detailed analysis based on user feedback and focus groups in the logistics industry, enhancing app functionality to address issues related to crime, clandestine activities, and insurance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with major industry stakeholders, helping them raise their brand profiles within the logistics industry.
- Developed the freight crime hotspot map, a global first, which received recognition from national and international insurance companies.
- Currently collaborating with various organizations including DFT, NAVCIS, Thomas Miller Insurance, Freight People, RHA, Logistics UK, Travelers Insurance, RSA, and others to contribute to efforts against freight crime and promote the health and well-being of the logistics industry.
Cryogenic Gas Tanker Driver / Team Leader
Jan 2005 - Jan 2011
Linda Gas / Air Liquide / Hoyer / Sutton Group
- Supervised a team ranging from 3 to 16 drivers depending on customer demands and shift patterns.
- Managed a 24/7 operation delivering pressurized hydrogen and liquid nitrogen to nuclear power stations around the UK.
- Worked flexible shift patterns to suit business demand and was often on call during busy periods to troubleshoot any people issues.
- Handled driver management, route planning, and maintaining safe working practices.