Barry Davis

Experience

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  All Nippon Airways

  Aug 1992 - Mar 2005

  Cargo Operations Manager

  Operational Logistics & Supply Chain Management; responsible for flight planning of cargo and baggage to ensure on time aircraft departureKey Achievements:• Engineered the successful inauguration of Nippon Cargo Airlines freighter operation into Stansted • Awarded a commendation from the Director of Passenger In-Flight Services for the handling of a disruptive passenger whilst on a flight from Heathrow to Tokyo

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  CHEP Aerospace Solutions (Schweiz) AG

  Mar 2005 - Jan 2018

  General Manager

  Responsible for regulatory and security compliance of the operation, with management oversight for 130 staff split over the two airports. Accountable for Health and Safety (HSE) and implemented facility process flow changes to meet increased customer demand. Key Achievements:• Executed the successful overnight logistics migration of 5,000 assets due to operational change in location at Heathrow Airport• Expanded and streamlined Heathrow operation from multi-site facility to one 61,000sq ft facility• Consolidated equipment and facility suppliers reducing the costs by 30%• Re-vitalised company safety and quality culture resulting in global award for Continuous Improvement 2016• Controlled vehicle operator licence and driver working time directive ensuring 100% compliance• Implemented improved resource planning, decreasing Gatwick costs by 8% and Heathrow by 20% Show less

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  Unilode Aviation Solutions

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

  Regional Manager UK, Ireland, Spain & Portugal

  Responsibility for all UK operations, 10 direct reports and overall 180+ staff across 4 locations. Full P&L responsibility for the UK and budgetary responsibility circa. $35mKey Achievements:• Improved inventory management by 13% across the UK and reduced outages by 28% through consolidating and integrating UK supply chain• Achieved 98% average collection/delivery rate on all equipment with no operational delays encountered by the customer• Established telematics across the UK for 20+ vehicles reducing downtime by 10%• Productivity improvement of 27% across the Heathrow operation, with the implementation of lean process improvement and manpower planning• Mentored and empowered staff to drive employee engagement throughout the UK. In 2019 company survey results showed 24% improvement on KPIs• Engaged and stimulated local sales to improve gross profit and EBITDA, resulted in UK region moved from 3rd to 1st in EMEA• Slashed sub-contractor costs by 17% via strategic planning and contract negotiation• Project Manager for UK digital transformation of assets and digital network expansion, the UK was globally ranked 2nd for implementation• Generated increased revenue by 31-55% across major customers including British Airways, DHL, MoD & TUI through detailed account management plans Show less

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  Crane Worldwide Logistics

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

  Operations Manager

  • Responsible for start-up and implementation of new 60,000sq ft for new 3PL fulfilment centre in the Midlands• Improved LHR warehouse operationally processes utilising WMS IT system increasing volumes by 40%• Work closely with National Account Managers to ensure resource in place to manage increased operational volumes and throughput• Manage, recruit and develop teams, responsible for day to day execution of contract logistics services in both Heathrow & Midlands

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  Tropicana Brands Group

  Aug 2022 - now

  3PL Contract Logistics Manager