Jean-Christophe VIGNOLLES

Experience

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  Gendarmerie Nationale

  Jul 1995 - Jun 1997

  NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER (Armed Police)

  Criminal and forensic investigations

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  Transalliance

  Jun 2000 - Mar 2001

  TRANSPORT CONTROLLER (General Cargo)
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  XPO Logistics, Inc.

  Mar 2001 - Sept 2014

  OPERATIONS MANAGER/SUPERVISOR (General Cargo)

   Joined as a transport operator and was selected for the in-house trainee manager program after a year. Accountable for consolidating part loads (groupage) and quotations to/from France, Italy and Spain. Devised and continuously improved operating standards for cross-docking and short-term storage operations in Luton and generated extra revenue in the process. Fulfilled the customer’s full load needs, using own fleet and partners, to and from France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany and the Benelux. Leveraged groupage background to optimise payloads for both outbounds (reels of paper) and inbounds (recycled paper) in order to deliver on the key engagement made to the customer and secure a contract. Show less

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  Gestamp

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2019

  LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (Automotive Production)

   Devised, budgeted, negotiated and continuously improved domestic and continental inbound EXW routes for high-volume projects (Vauxhall Vivaro/Renault Trafic/Honda Civic). Leveraged bilingual skill to write and provide live French translations for logistics, quality, maintenance and finance departments. Balanced the allocated supplier portfolio to meet just in time and space constraints, positively impacting turnover. Forecasted multi-scenario transport spending with tools and advised sites and UK management on transport-related questions for new projects Guided Brexit compliance preparations (selecting agent & regular enquiries/meetings with HMRC). Raised purchase orders. Introduced best practice for repairs & maintenance works on forklift trucks. Show less

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  Natures Way Foods

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  TRANSPORT & ASSET PLANNING TEAM LEADER (Chilled Food Production)

   Managed the extension of the company’s O’ Licence and was the named TransportManager on it. Operated within the Brexit transition group as a transport advisor, gaining valuable experience incustoms and phytosanitary requirements for both the EU and Northern Ireland. Oversaw the effective ordering and dehiring of empty trays and pallets for 4 distinct sites,ensuring compliance with yard capacities whilst having adequate stock levels at hand, or onorder, to cope with short notice changes in demand or supply. Provided clear leadership, mentorship and strategic guidance to a team of 5 - developingcommunication and understanding with all 4 sites in order to strengthen the team’s ability andreactivity. Show less

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  Hillebrand Gori

  Dec 2021 - now

  OPERATIONS SUPPORT MANAGER (Beer, Wine & Spirits - Bulk Liquid Logistics)

   Sustainability Advocate for Hillebrand Gori Northern Europe Site Lead for ISO 9001/14001 compliancy At UK level, ensuring the full recovery of used flexitanks and making them ready to be compliantly recycled (5 collection centres & 1 processing plant) Project Management throughout the bulk wine supply chain. One such ongoing project in its final phase, filtering out of gauge inbound bulk containers, delivering efficiency gains to all stakeholders and most importantly clarity to our customers Process mapping for bulk operations as well as cased ones (wine and spirits) Engagement Lead for the Southampton office, building a positive working environment for our staff Fully managed the office move (50+ staff) into new premises (2024), over a six month period, receiving significant positive feedback from all stakeholders for the smooth and timely delivery of all project products Show less