Richard Allen Resume

Experience:
2012 – To-date: PROJECT ADVISOR (LOGISTICS SPECIALIST) – BOSCH LTD, WORCESTER

12 Month Contract

The Project:

To help refine and determine the strategic direction of all UK Outbound logistics traffic, in line with the Regional Organisation Shared Services project, to identify synergies and opportunities for savings potential associated with outbound logistics and help to affect those opportunities within the UK region.

Supplier facing with ‘Senior Managers’ of the major Global Logistic Service Providers operating out of the UK.

To co-ordinate a ‘core’ team of 4 personnel (2 x Purchasing and 2 x Logistics) in:

• Data collection, collation and analysis.

• Contract status, Service level requirements, routes, tariffs etc. for 13 sites.

• Liaison with UK sites/divisions.

• Liaison with suppliers.

• Benchmarking and comparative analysis.

• Tender preparation, issue, analysis, negotiation process, contract, trials and Report final ‘savings’ made.








2002 – 2011 LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (LSCM) - A&A Products

An SME business supplying FMCG Health & Beauty Product lines and gift items (1500 SKU’s) to independent high street pharmacies and other high street retailers.
Role:
1) To be ‘customer facing’ and build relationships to understand the needs of Key Customers and strive to maintain alignment between the supply chains design and its customers changing needs and desires.
2) To introduce a supply chain, that was statically coupled, value driven and JIT where possible?
3) To manage relationships, information and material flow across enterprise borders to deliver enhanced customer service and economic value by implementing a specific ordering of work activities across time and place, with a beginning, an end, clearly defined inputs and outputs and a “structure for action”.
3) Establish a ‘Products Review Board’.
4) To create regular ‘analysis’ reports.

As the LSCM I provided detailed Production Scheduling (Excel-Based MRP Scheduling System) to the buying office in the Far East to support Manufacturers in relation to ‘make to stock (inventory) schedule’.

I also provided Supply Chain leadership to a team of buyers and planners in relation to: ‘Inventory alignment’ i.e. Demand Forecasting, Lead Time Forecasting, Order cycle Optimisation, Service Level Management, Replenishment, Special Order Considerations and Order Validity Assurance.

I was ‘customer facing’ and provided leadership to sales, customer services, logistics (transport & warehousing), financial, strategic, operational and procurement planning.
I managed the total physical distribution activity from supplier (Far East and Europe) to retailer.
I introduced and developed a ‘buying’ team/warehouse/office in China in order to improve supply, quality control and cost effectiveness of supply chain.
I introduced ERP database management system.
I compiled and measured budgets and performance for the 3 year Business Plan.

Key challenges in the role were to:

• Develop the business into a true customer service organisation • Introduce and monitor appropriate KPI’s throughout the process • Negotiate and manage global (mainly china) supply sourcing, agreements and contracts • Develop supplier partnership agreements for direct shipment to customers •Manage the logistics and planning function to ensure optimal processing of customer orders • Ensure Project Management disciplines were followed to deliver ‘quick to market’ launches for NPI’s (new product initiatives)• Work closely with far eastern manufacturers and buying team to develop production capacity plans and strategies for the medium and long term • Implement the development and implementation of Logistics & Planning Strategy through 3PL.• Drive cost reduction throughout the supply chain.• Develop long-term customer relationships • Develop and managed annual budgets and monthly P&L's • Recruit the right employees to reduce the recruitment cost and turnover of personnel • Assess personnel to provide knowledge of current and future training requirements • Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.

1994 – 2002 FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE: Claydon Creations
(West Midlands/Gloucestershire/Avon/South Wales)
Selling fashion accessories/sundry and gift items to independent high street pharmacies and other high street retailers with high footfall i.e. newsagents/post offices etc.

1987 – 1993 LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER. – Kerfoot/Mediva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

As the LSCM I reported to the Operations Director as was part of the Senior Management team.
Role:
1) To be ‘customer facing’ and build relationships to understand the needs of Key Customers and strive to maintain alignment between the supply chains design and its customers changing needs and desires
2) To introduce a ‘new’ supply chain, that was statically coupled, value driven and JIT.
3) To manage relationships, information and material flow across enterprise borders to deliver enhanced customer service and economic value by implementing a specific ordering of work activities across time and place, with a beginning, an end, clearly defined inputs and outputs and a “structure for action”.
4) Promote a Quality Culture with Continuous Improvement which has the highest standards and adopts Best Business Practise for ensuring full compliance of operational and regulatory requirements in a fast moving time critical environment.

I provided support to Manufacturing in relation to Production Scheduling (i.e. Excel-Based MRP Scheduling System) and introduced and managed a Materials Review Board.

I also provided support to the Operation Director and leadership to a team of buyers and planners in relation to: the S&OP process and ‘Inventory alignment’ i.e. Demand Forecasting, Lead Time Forecasting, Order cycle Optimisation, Service Level Management, Replenishment, Special Order Considerations, Order Validity Assurance.

I was ‘customer facing’ and provided leadership to: sales, customer services and managed the logistics/distribution for Kerfoot Pharmaceuticals Ltd - 15 x Regional Distribution Centres Managers, 20 x Tractor + Trailer Units, 150 C+D vehs and drivers, (operations and fleet maintenance) and 150 warehouse personnel. This covered the physical flow of material from production and internal warehouses to fmcg customer locations. I introduced cost-savings and improved productivity. My knowledge of logistics functions includes WMS database management systems, transportation strategies, warehouse optimisation, and freight/carrier functions (3PL).

Day to day responsibilities included:

• Introduce and manage a ‘Materials Review board’ • Negotiate and manage global supply sourcing, agreements and contracts • Manage supply chain and logistics performance in line with manning, capacity, H&S, equipment, fleet etc. •Continual development of internal/external logistics and supply chain management processes and implementation of new systems, techniques and methodologies • Management of supply chain and logistics staff including training, appraisals and performance management • Understand and produce monthly profit and loss reports. •Responsible for ensuring 100% stock accuracy and availability whilst ensuring minimum stock holding practices are in place at all times •Manage all distribution functions ensuring they are within targets.

1981 – 1987 TRANSPORT MANAGER - Sovereign Distribution, Chippenham.

Started on ‘Trainee Management’ program with United Carriers. Then offered TM in ‘new’ depot with ‘sister’ company Sovereign Distribution.

24 Hour National Parcel Distribution Company. Manage the Transport and Warehousing Operation of this high volume, multi-drop transport operation ensuring service targets are achieved within budgetary constraints.

Responsible for the day-to-day 24-hour operation of the warehouse/traffic office/drivers:

• Involving 3 x Shift Supervisors and approx. 25 C&D drivers and 6 Trucking Drivers / 36 warehouse staff / 4 x Traffic Office staff. • Reported to the Depot Manger. •Managed the planning department and drivers to ensure compliance of the tachograph laws and ensure all correct records are kept and infringements where dealt with. • Management of the fleet to ensure compliance of the maintenance procedures. • Operate the fleet within budget. • Recruit the right employees to reduce the recruitment cost and turnover of personnel. • Assessment of personnel to provide knowledge of current and future training requirements. • Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.


1978 - 1981 – REGIMENTAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT CONTROLLER – HMF (ARMY) 3 Armed Div. RCT, Duisburg, Germany.

'New' Job Role formed as a Specialist ‘Transport & Distribution’ position within the Regiment. Worked in classified 'operations' cell of HQ. Reported to ‘Operations Officer’ and Commanding Officer. Responsibilities included:
1) To plan and co-ordinate the Regiments day to day Fuel/POL (Petrol/Oil/Lubricants) and general cargo/stores commitments to British and NATO Forces (in peace time and in time of ‘conflict’) with approx. 35 x 20,000/12,000 litre fuel tankers and approx. 100 mixed support 3.5 tonne pick-up trucks.
2) Conduct truck resource planning, scheduling, loading and delivering of products to customers in peacetime and in theatre of operations in the event of ‘conflict’.
3) Keep the Fleet in regulatory compliance and ‘operationally’ ready - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
4) Ensure that all Military Transport employees are accountable for safe, environmentally sound and compliant operations.
Support the implementation of Transport Operations Excellence Initiatives
Maintain knowledge and provide direction regarding compliance of all military and governmental policies (i.e. operations, personnel, HSSE)
5) Ensure that delivery reliability and availability meets customer delivery needs.
Ensure daily communication and relationship with HMF (Land) HQ and Terminal Management and staff.
Ensure organizational readiness for all emergency response situations within the supply chain.

To plan and co-ordinate the movement of the Regt's vehicles and equipment to their deployment area's in time of conflict.

To 'move' the Regt's personnel and equipment to Northern Ireland when on 'tour'.

1974 – 1978 NATO SUPPLY CHAIN/ LOGISTICS CO-ORDINATOR – 29 Transport & Movements Regt RCT, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

NATO: Ace Mobile Forces Land (AMFL). Duties included the application of UKLF Movement (Supply Chain) policy and planning for the movement of UK and NATO troops and their equipment (including dangerous cargo / Fuels i.e. Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants) globally. Involved ‘local’ planning, coordinating and distribution by land, sea or rail. Worked in Oman, Masirah, Belize, Kenya, Singapore, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Sardinia, Germany etc.

Key duties included:

• Assist NATO Logistics team to deliver product safely, efficiently and within the confines of legislative and military
requirements by various modes of transportation for the supply chain.
• Co-ordinate, monitor and report upon carrier/distributor activities.
• Ensure correct import/export processes are followed where appropriate.
• Ensure all operational reports are completed and issued to relevant parties.
• To ensure accurate information & current requirements/contacts are maintained.
• To maintain service levels and provide operations with customer requirements, thus providing one point of contact for
the customer.
• Ensure ‘movement’ or operational costs are minimized and kept under control.

Key Challenges:

• Needed to rapidly familiarise myself with working environment/structure/agencies and also be able to work
independently within it.
• Needed to rapidly familiarise myself with ‘theatre of operations’ with no prior experience.
• Ensure integrity and timeliness of reporting information.
• Analysing data to generate conclusions on carrier performance.
• Appropriately actioning issues arising from unforeseen challenges and communication with other appropriate units.
• Communication with stakeholders to assist in process and system improvement.

Skills Required:

Knowledge of import/export procedures. Good written and verbal communication skills. Planning and organisational skills

Was also 'seconded' to HMFL HQ Salisbury for 6 months to manage their fleet of staff cars. Duties included:
management of civilian and military drivers and office staff to control and co-ordinate the day to day routing and scheduling of 35 'assorted' staff cars and land rovers for the HQ Staff officers.


1972 – 1974 HMF (ARMY) Junior Leaders Regiment R.C.T. based in Taunton. Somerset.

Training/Qualifications:
1997 – 2000 Various In-house Management & Sales Courses. Passed City & Guilds Level 3 in Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook (currently updating myself by attending an evening class in C&G Level 3 Access and Word).
1980 – North London University – Diploma in Transport and Physical Distribution Management. Acquired Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) National Road Haulage also became Member of the Chartered Institute of Transport.
1977 - Junior Military Qualification Certificate (JMQC) / Small Arms and Drill Instructor.
1974 – 1975 – Specialist Trade Training: Logistics Road/Rail/Sea/Air Movements Operator. Grade A. 4 Months intensive study of planning & coordinating troop/equipment movement worldwide at the Army School of Movements.
1972 – 1974 – HMF (Army) Junior Leaders Regt R.C.T. Taunton, Somerset. Trade Training: Admin Clerk /Typing with HGV Class 3 also Passed Military Educational Exams.
1968 – 1972 Numerous Military Secondary Modern Schools. GCSE Maths and Physics Grade C.

PENDING ‘CHARTERED’ MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOGISTIC & TRANSPORT (CILT).
NORTH LONDON UNIVERSITY – ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT & PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT.
CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (CPC) NATIONAL ROAD HAULAGE
CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 3 in MICROSOFT EXCEL, POWER POINT & OUTLOOK. (currently attending an evening class in C&G Level 3 Access and Word).

I am a confident and outgoing person who thrives under pressure. I have first class people skills and I work well within a team and independently. I am highly organised with senior management skills and an excellent motivator of staff with efficient time management. I have many skills such as: project management / purchasing / tendering / supply chain / transport /distribution/logistics management/warehousing management /ERP experience / man-management/finance and budget management (P&L) / KPI and SLA implementation and I have excellent sales/client facing communication skills. I also have experience of “managing change within a live operational environment”.

I have been involved in the successful development and on-going management of a portfolio of Supply Chain/Logistic Projects with potentially high risk initiatives, typically with a high level of expenditure and /or complexity in all aspects of the company’s revenue spend for goods and services.

I approach tasks in a dynamic manner, thinking creatively and ‘outside of the box’. I also identify and pilot innovative strategies and different approaches, able and confident to challenge the way companies do things in a constructive non-confrontational manner. As a result, I am able to convince others to pilot or adopt alternative viewpoints and solutions and stimulate change.

Based on my judgement, I have designed structured project plans, setting and delivering target milestones, prioritising tasks, establishing project teams when required, identifying and managing risks and evaluating and communicating outcomes and benefits. Reviewing and re-evaluating project plans to take account of influencing factors.

I feel that my wide experience has made me commercially astute and has enhanced my ability to understand and appreciate the whole business management concept and that I would be an asset to any business looking for a person with excellent International Transport, Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain Management with Sales/Customer Relation and Admin Skills.

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NORTH LONDON UNIVERSITY – ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT & PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT.

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I would like to live and work in Cyprus on a permenant basis

Bosch ref on job confirmation.