Ian Bartlett BSc(Hons) MBA MA PGDip PGCE CMgr FCMI

Experience

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  British Army

  Sept 1991 - Jan 2011

  Directed 12 senior Logistic Managers and teams of varying sizes across 10 geographically separate sites on system processes and ‘best practice,’ in order to maximise the supply chain. Advised the CEO and the Senior Logistic Director on all Supply Chain matters, while planning and implementing the organisation’s end-to-end supply chain operations strategy.Conducted the annual inspections, audits, reports, and subsequent improvements, for the B2B ICT supply chain systems and equipment asset accounts of the organisation. Managed and authorised all supply chain and Logistic procurement, as well as sourcing, agreeing and managing interim contracts (£500-£550K). Monitored, managed and analysed current systems, procedures and stock levels to implement the leanest possible processes in order to promote the agility of the organisation and save upstream costs on storage, equipment and resources (Over two years this resulted in millions of £ savings on equipment costs across a multitude of satellite sites ,)Chaired weekly meetings with all Branch supply chain managers. Authorised all organisational business cases and resource bids, as well as negotiated short term tenders for local procurement; ranging from clothing items to technical equipment.Ensured Operations and personnel comply with national and organisational statutes and regulations.Oversaw and manage 3PL contractors in support of the organisation’s international operations.Notable Achievement: creating a report and implementing process re-engineering for the organisations end -to -end international supply chain operations, which resulted in cost savings of £110 Million. Show less Advised staff, service branches, Commodity Managers and Project Teams on, as well as contributed to the promulgation and implementation of policy and strategy. Wrote and delivered the annual appraisal of nine middle-tier managers, as well as leading Logistic teams of varying sizes in 7 geographically separate sites. Led the Organisational inspection team in charge of the auditing, quality control and creation of reports for a number of medium to large Logistic orientated establishments. Managed the organisation’s Reverse Supply Chain activities and end-to-end activities, as well as the overall management of the organisations fleet requirements.Monitored and managed the training of all supply chain and logistics staff in management and B2B skills, while authorising all organisational business cases and resource bids, as well as negotiating short term tenders for local procurement; ranging from clothing items to technical equipment. Ensured Operations and personnel complied with national and organisational statutes and regulations.Notable Achievement: The planning, creation and inception of a supply chain and logistics department within a newly established technically orientated organisation. Show less Managing equipment assets with a value circa £200M and the maintenance of the technical accommodation in which the organisations operation functions. Responsible for directing all supply chain management and receiving, warehousing and distributing of materials, equipment and supplies. KPIs include: scaled availability hit rate of 75%; immediate availability 45%; forecasting 6-monthly and annual stocktaking progress reports; and meeting discrepancy level standards.  Monitoring a Keynesian-like forecasting system to prevent bullwhip effects and, therefore, deciding the viability of scaling the account to prevent a decline in capability. Inspecting facilities and equipment before issuing essential work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Appraising performance of, and developing the careers of, 40 personnel. Identifying and implementing efficiency measures by re-structuring business management processes and continually monitoring flow systems (resulting in a £30 Million reduction in surplus stock over a 2 year period). Show less

  • Regional General Manager

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Senior Regional Supply Chain and Fleet Manager

    Feb 2007 - Jul 2009

  • International and internal Operations, Warehouse, Training Coordinator and Supply Chain Manager

    Jan 2000 - Feb 2007

  • Pre 2005: Operations Manager, Supply Manager, training coordinator, Inventory Manager, Instructor

    Sept 1991 - Jul 2005
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  Rugby Coach

  Jul 2002 - now

  Head Coach/Manager (Director of Rugby)/Club Secretary/Coach

  Coached and managed teams and their finances. Purchased, managed and maintained all associated budgets and equipment. Royal Logistic Corp Rugby League Managed the team and finances, coached the players and purchased, managed and maintained all associated budgets, equipment and clothing.Played for Scotland Rugby League in the 2008 four nations championship.Results:Army Rugby League Finalists (2005 and 2008)Army Nines Finalists (2006)Army Rugby League Semi Finalists (2006,2007, 2009, 2010, 2011)Farnborough Falcons:National Amateur Championship Finalists (2007)South East England Champions (2007)National Amateur Championship Semi-Finalists (2008)South East England Champions (2008)Hampshire Champions (2007)Middlesex nines Champions (2007)South East League Champions (2007,2008)16 Regiment:Army Rugby Sevens Bowl Winners (2006)Gunner Cup Semi Finalists (2006)Gunner Rugby Sevens Champions (2006)Yeoman Cup Semi Finalists 13 Air Assault Regiment RLC Rugby Union Semi Finalists (2005)Yeoman Cup Champions (2005)Inter-Regimental Nines Champions (2006)Leicester Tigers Junior Academy coach (2021-2024)Oakham RFC 1st XV Head Coach (2017)Oakham RFC U6s (2018/19 and 2019/20))Oakham RFC U7s (2020/21)Oakham RFC U8s (2021/22)Oakham RFC U9s (2022/23)Oakham RFC U10s (2023/24)Oakham RFC U11s (2024/25) Show less

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  Royal Logistic Corps

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

  Head Coach, Manager, Secretary & equipment manager

  Managed the team and finances, coached the players and purchased, managed and maintained all associated budgets, equipment and clothing. Results:Army Rugby League Finalists (2005 and 2008)Army Nines Finalists (2006)Army Rugby League Semi Finalists (2006,2007, 2009, 2010, 2011)Played for Scotland Rugby League in the 2008 four nations championship.

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  Farnborough RUFC

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2008

  Assistant Rugby Union Coach

  Supported the Head Coach in all training and strategy, played open side flanker (No. 7) for the team and worked as the Defensive Coach.

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  Scotland Rugby League Limited

  May 2008 - Mar 2009

  Rugby Player

  Was lucky enough to play against England, Wales and Ireland in 2008, coming second in the 4 Nations Championship and against France in 2009.

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  Army Rugby League

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  Army Women's Rugby League -Assistant Coach

  Assistant Coach for the women's Army Rugby League Team.Results:Inter-services Champions (2009)

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  British Army

  Jul 2011 - Feb 2014

  Senior Operations and Training Manager (Army Officer)

  Created strategies for the development of an ethnically diverse workforce (circa 450) and for leading and managing 4 senior and 20 middle-tier managers, including their annual appraisals. Managed the strategic planning and implementation of the logistic and supply chain strategy, while monitoring, managing and analysing current systems, procedures and stock levels to ensure the leanest possible processes; in order to promote the agility of the organisation and save upstream costs on storage, equipment and resources. Designed logistic, management and B2B ICT system training for circa 1600 personnel, while leading three distinct teams (a total of 157 personnel) to provide this training.Identified capability gaps and created reports to recommend process re-engineering. Ensured operations comply with national and organisational statutes and regulations. Chaired weekly meetings with supply chain and Logistic Directors and Managers. Led the sustainment fusion team (4 x Senior Managers (Contracts team) and 4 x Middle Managers (deployable short-term contracts sourcing team).Secondary roles: a) Commercial Manager of the organisation’s retail outlet (P&L responsibility), predominantly managed a cost plus pricing strategy, on occasion a customer value pricing system, (normally only for goods of an intellectual property nature). B) Budget Manager of the junior manager’s club (authorised all catering and contract spends) Show less

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  Babcock International Group

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  Senior Business Transformation Consultant

  Advised two partnering supply chain organisations in integrating their supply chain, processes and Logistics systems in order to better meet customer requirements. Provided an SME perspective for major bids and advised on training requirements, staff levels, salary levels, career increments and training costs. Created an organisational structure which resulted in a 33% asset reduction and a 47.8% reduction in associated costs, while maintain manning and equipment levels conducive with managing KPIs of 99% stock accuracy and 98.5% delivery on time.Also delivered cost models, proposed organisational structures and wrote recruiting plans to support major bids and the partnership's future intentions, as well as created and advised on a potential candidate pool for planned management positions Show less

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  DHL supply Chain UK

  Feb 2014 - Sept 2014

  General Manager

  Full P&L responsibility for a site worth circa £20 Million.Delivered key financial performance measures namely; Operating Profit, Net Profit Before Tax and Working Capital management at site and account level. Supported the Business Development Team as required on development opportunities, while ensuring that operational service levels are met and exceeded through the achievement of contractual Key Performance Indicators. Ensured stock accuracy remains above 99%, delivery on time is at 98% and goods in are in and located on time. Implemented a number of 12 month cost saving plans - worth £1 Million - which were still on schedule when contract finished. Created an open team culture that encouraged and rewarded constructive internal competitiveness to the benefit of the client, DHL and individual employees; as well a the close management of multiple Relationships with both the Customer and their Partners. Also promoted an internal culture/Changing attitudes and behaviours through coaching. Managed improvement and change projects, while ensuring that DHL processes are adhered to. Implemented a Health and Safety culture within the work force.Notable achievement: Exceeding a Major customer's business plan by £5 Million - outloading stock figures in excess of an average peak period, without the resources normally necessary and available during this time. Show less

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  Malcolm Arnold Academy

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2016

  Pastoral Intervention Lead; Teacher of: A level business Key stage 3 and 4 English

  Responsible for the management of the intervention team, ensuring that their relationships with the pupils in their charge and their subsequent pastoral care, continue in a professional, but compassionate manner; while their meetings, discussions and results are recorded and monitored. Also responsible for the behaviour management of the pupils in my class and adhering to the National Curriculum to ensure that Key Stage 3 and 4 English classes are taught the requisite skills to succeed in their GCSE's. Show less

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  Uppingham School

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  House Tutor, Key stage 3 and GCSE English Teacher. A Level Business Teacher

  Responsible for the pastoral care of students in a boarding house, teaching key stage 5 Business, key stage 3 and 4 English and coaching U14's Rugby Union; as well as instructing cadets in the CCF.

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  Catmose college

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  College DofE Lead, English Teacher, Pastoral Key Worker, Tutor and Sports coach, student mentor

  Teaching key stage 3 and 4 English. Key Worker for disaffected students (behavioural and academic), teacher for students on re-integration to school due to pastoral or behavioural reasons and tasked with implementing positive behavioural systems to support those students struggling with behaviour, focus and progress. Coordination, management and supervision of College DofE Assessors, Supervisors, leaders and DofE student teams. Coaching and mentoring students on sports scholarships. Coaching key stage 3 and girls' rugby. Show less

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  Catmose College, Oakham, Rutland, UK

  Aug 2017 - now

  Responsible for all Year 7 pastoral needs. Assisting, and deputising for the Pastoral Manager, analysing and improving behavioural management systems, acting as a key worker for disaffected students and supporting the Principal and student body in all pastoral and safeguarding needs. Liaising with, meeting and supporting parents with students who have pastoral needs. Monitoring and assisting with the management of whole school behaviour and whole school mental health. Leading futures and careers within the English Faculty. Teaching key stage 3 and 4 English. Key Worker for disaffected students (behavioural and academic), teacher for students on re-integration to school due to pastoral or behavioural reasons and tasked with implementing positive behavioural systems to support those students struggling with behaviour, focus and progress. Organising, leading and managing faculty trips, some of which require coordinating the transportation of over 100 students between a series of locations, as well as negotiating rates, raising purchase orders and sourcing facilities and transport. Coordination, management and supervision of College DofE Assessors, Supervisors, Leaders and DofE student teams. Integrating careers information into the English faculty teaching and advising students (and teachers) how the subject relates to their future employment. Coaching and mentoring students on Gold sports scholarships. Coaching boys' and girls' rugby - key stage 3 and 4. Show less Assisting, and deputising for the Pastoral Manager, analysing and improving behavioural management systems, acting as a key worker for disaffected students and supporting the Principal and student body in all pastoral and safeguarding needs. Liaising with, meeting and supporting parents with students who have pastoral needs. Monitoring and assisting with the management of whole school behaviour and whole school mental health. Leading futures and careers within the English Faculty. Teaching key stage 3 and 4 English. Key Worker for disaffected students (behavioural and academic), teacher for students on re-integration to school due to pastoral or behavioural reasons and tasked with implementing positive behavioural systems to support those students struggling with behaviour, focus and progress. Organising, leading and managing faculty trips, some of which require coordinating the transportation of over 100 students between a series of locations, as well as negotiating rates, raising purchase orders and sourcing facilities and transport. Coordination, management and supervision of College DofE Assessors, Supervisors, Leaders and DofE student teams. Integrating careers information into the English faculty teaching and advising students (and teachers) how the subject relates to their future employment. Coaching and mentoring students on Gold sports scholarships. Coaching boys' and girls' rugby - key stage 3 and 4. Show less

  • Head of Year 7 and College Deputy Pastoral Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Deputy Pastoral Manager - Senior Mental Health Lead - Teacher

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2024
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  Leicester Tigers

  Sept 2021 - May 2024

  Coach (Junior Academy)

  I coached, trained, and aided in the selection of, the U15s and U16s