Simon Robinson

Experience

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  ELCO Heating Solutions

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2012

  Transport Manager

  MHS Radiators/Boilers Ltd (Part of the Elco & Ariston Group)Basildon, Essex.(European Imports & General Forwarding)Job title: Logistics Manager Computer operating systems used: AutoRoute - Excel - Word.Initially employed as a transport/ logistics coordinator, then after 3 years promoted to department supervisor before progressing further to Logistics Manager, I managed and controlled the departments General Forwarding and Logistics activities. MHS is medium sized organisation, employing approximately 100 staff members with a combined turnover of millions of pounds P/A. I had sole responsibility for the successful running of the logistics section of the company. With an excellent geographical knowledge and a vast experience of most logistical maters my daily duties were varied but included:• Staff Management• Workload Distribution• Department Budget Control• Time Management• Staff Training and Continued Development• Route Planning• Vehicle Management• Customer Liaison• Department Communications • Procedure Development• KPI implementation & monitoring• Supplier Monitoring and Control • Coordinating HGV Deliveries• Export Coordination • Supplier Selection and cost controlMajor Achievements within this role: 2012 - Being part of a small task team responsible for the successful merger from an independent company to market leader take over, negotiating terms and the viability of responsibilities assigned to the logistics department. Show less

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  WCM Europe Ltd

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Logistics Manager

  WCM manufacture and prototype design for the automotive industry, producing and supplying a vast variety of parts to a wide client base. I managed and controlled all aspects of the successful running of the Logistics and Warehouse departments. Based on two separate site locations, I channel communication ensuring the continuous flow of raw materials and finished goods in and out of our manufacturing plant, maintaining effective and seamless movement between departments and shifts. I was responsible for the implementation of a variety of successful improvement processes and was privileged to be a key figure in the management team and striving towards obtaining various company accreditations. My duties were both varied and diverse, I would face unforeseen challenges and situations on most days, calling upon experience and professionalism to ensure successful positive outcomes.Major Achievement within this role: Successfully implementing the physical movement of stock and the re appointment of staff responsibilities as the company re located to a brand new production facility. Creating a phased transition programme combining the movement of stock whilst maintaining continuous production of manufactured parts. Show less

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  Rotary Watches

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2016

  International Shipping Officer

  Computer operating systems used: Navision – DHL & FedEx Portals.As an International Shipping Officer based within the Distribution Centre in Essex, I worked as part of a small team controlling the import and export movements of stock throughout the world, trading directly with customers, agents and local government authorities in all global markets. Knowledge of trading regulations and shipping terms are paramount ensuring logistics arrangements were controlled, effective and financially correct. Ensuring efficient trading techniques and creating the following documentation requirements:• Commercial Invoices• Certificate of Origin application (European & Full Arab)• Bills of Lading• Letters of Credit • Packing List creation• Air Way Bills• Certificates of ConformityResponsible for the successful movement of a wide variety of horological products, I utilised all aspects of global transport services, Air- Sea- Road. Prioritising workload and creating documentation for submitting to the relevant authorities or the end customer, meeting deadlines or required delivery dates, liaising directly with carriers, agents and hauliers. Areas of the role were challenging and complex, attention to detail and continuous negotiation were required ensuring timescale, efficiency and financial objectives were maintained throughout. Major Achievement within this role: Negotiating and obtaining carrier credits and rate reductions totalling 4 x my annual salary within my first year. Streamlining working practices and implementing department procedures improving efficiency and gaining profits from logistics movements. Show less

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  Bolloré

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2024

  Experienced and qualified Supply Chain Professional, conversant in Project Implementation and Management of a wide range of sectors including Luxury Retail, Aerospace (Part 145), Beauty & Cosmetics, Marine and Maritime (UKHO). Extended knowledge of HMRC AEO Authorised Economic Operator Security and Safety (AEOS) together with IPR/OPR regulations.2021: Virgin Atlantic (Part 145): Relocation of operational activities including warehouse design, TUPE transfer of staff, transfer of assets, SOP creation, staff training, project stabilisation & hyper-care and customs support.TBS (The Body Shop): Implementation of new business with a UK based control tower operation managing Sea & Air shipping activities. Establishing global network contacts, partners, shipping lanes, rates & services, Monthly Reporting Dashboards & KPI's, Global & Local SOPs, EDI Connectivity. All areas of the Planning and Post Go-Live were managed in line with expectations and the project brief.2022 - OneOcean: In line with UKHO regulations, successful delivery of an On-time - On-budget Go-Live for operational activities including TUPE transfer, SOP and Process Flow creation to maintain compliance, structure and training requirements. EDI and ICT hardware and software installation, asset transfer.Precision Global Engineering: Operational relocation required the transfer of assets and activities to a new warehouse facility, successful movement of stock was maintained whilst managing a live import and distribution operation. With a hybrid of communication channels in multiple countries and various layers of operational constraints, deliverables included Processes, SOP's, Staff Training, Facility Preparation, EDI connectivity. Nov 2022 - Hermés GB (Luxury Retail & E-Commerce): Relocation of DC to 3PL, DC Design and fit-out, Establishing & implementing new working Processes, Procedures & Solutions, Stock Transfers, Recruitment and Staff Training, totaling an 18 month project with 2 x Go-Live dates. Show less Working within Bolloré Logistics Logix team of Customs Compliance Officers, conducting Customs Health Checks for organisations together with AEO, IPR, OPR consultancy services. Offering a wide range of supportive assistance, following best practice guidelines to obtain HMRC Regimes, benefits and easements. Activities included business surveys, GAP/Risk/Financial Data/Trading Data and Customs Analysis, Presentation feedback with impact results, Mock HMRC Audits, final application submission through to accreditation award. Researching, submitting and obtaining HMRC BTI and Duty Reclaims, Conducting Customs Valuation and Classification reviews, SOP & Process flow creation and dedicated supportive services to implement all product and project changes. Key customer included; Reckitt Benckiser, Crown Packaging, Elekta UK Ltd, Lavazza Professional UK Ltd. Show less Computer operating systems used: SAP & UKTMS Supervising a large team of Export Documentation Controllers creating documentation sets for Sea & Air export movements from European chemical plants to global market destinations. Ensuring smooth day to day efficiency within the department and maintaining customer KPI targets are achieved each day, delivering professional communication between the Operations Teams through to the end customer. Running multiple daily reports to obtain milestone data and transferring information to prioritise workload for my team. Participating in high level customer presentation of my departments daily position and providing feedback for related situations. Major Achievement within this role: Implementing a learning and achievement programme to identify training requirements, leading towards individuals cross training and sharing correct processing information and reducing documentation errors.Identifying areas within the department requiring a re structure and gathering data from inhouse systems to formulate more even, efficient and effective creation of export documentation sets. With improved efficiency measures in place the customer KPI targets were achieved and subsequently lowered further, reflecting on successes of the team and company Show less

  • Project Manager & Supply Chain Analyst

    Apr 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Customs Supply Chain Analyst

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Export Documentaion Supervisor Dow Chemicals DuPont Team

    Dec 2016 - Mar 2019
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  Bolloré Logistics UK Ltd

  May 2024 - now

  Supply Chain Project Manager