Richard Mitchell MILT

Experience

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  Bakkavor

  Sept 2000 - Sept 2002

  Logistics Supervisor

  • Supervisor of goods-In function, and despatch at Wingland Foods (now Bakkavor)• Supervision of training and appraisals of team leaders and warehouse operatives.• Managed stock control via computerised stock management system (Impcon and Protean).• Managed the storage of raw materials in goods in warehouse, to supply production via internal orders.• Established and managed pallet and tray booking in/out procedure to minimize claims and discrepancies.• Established claims reduction programme and picking procedures to reduce picking errors, claims and discrepancies in the despatch warehouse. Show less

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  Gist - Transforming Supply Chains

  Sept 2002 - Oct 2010

  Primary Network Planner

  • Supervision and co-ordination of night central planning operation (food) for Marks and Spencer Primary.• Planning of all Primary food loads for Marks and Spencer using Primary depots and Gist (Secondary) distribution network.• Analytical problem solving to maximize vehicle utilization and reduce running costs.• Supplier contact/liaison for load building, out loading and scheduling.• Supplier support for supply chain solutions to short and long term market problems.• Operation of Gist warehouse management system (AS400) and Magenta (Network Scheduling Engine). Show less

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  XPO Logistics (formerly Norbert Dentressangle USA)

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2013

  Transport Controller

  • Plan and execute resources to achieve operational requirements including collections and delivery of frozen food.• Ensure company drivers and sub-contractors understand and comply with relevant transport policies, procedures and legislation.• Problem-solve and think analytically to anticipate future seasonal fluctuations of customer orders and manage warehouse stock levels effectively.• Ensure the fleet is properly maintained, efficiently utilized and ensure necessary documentation and records kept.• Monitor and develop department performances and efficiencies, using KPI’s to achieve company financial/operational targets. • Ensure all relevant procedures and forms are completed in accordance with the transport/O licence audit process. Show less

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  Wm Morrisons Manufacturing

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2015

  Logistics Coordinator

  • Developed the planning and logistics operation from start-up of a brand new manufacturing site for Morrisons plc.• Report KPI’s and cost saving programmes to Morrisons Bananas Board of Directors, senior management team at Global Pacific Produce and Primary Logistics within Morrisons plc• Plan the weekly delivery of 95,000 cases of bananas from despatch to all Morrisons RDCs.• Manage a distribution budget of £1.7 m, using 3PL to collect green bananas from UK ports to ripening facility in Boston.• Manage a budget of £2m, using 3PL to distribute Bananas to 7 Morrisons RDC’s.• Manage the movement of pallets, boxes, and other equipment through Morrisons depots and 3PL distribution hubs.• Liaise with established local and national companies to identify and negotiate rate reductions where appropriate.• Develop new business relationships and accounts with a view of reducing costs and waste.• Influence and lead staff and 3PL drivers, in the warehouse, yard and offices to ensure best practice and health and safety policies and procedures are observed and maintained.• Site waste and recycling champion, managing revenue streams for appropriate packaging and raw material.• Morrisons manufacturing site trainer for transport and distribution at Boston. Show less

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  Fyffes Group Ltd

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2016

  Logistics Coordinator
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  Jepco Marketing Ltd

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

  The Jepco Group of Companies is a modern Horticultural growing and Marketing organisation committed to sustainable and responsible farming whilst protecting and enhancing the natural landscape and wildlife habitats.Jepco specialises in the production of salad crops throughout the Eastern Counties growing around 650 hectares (1600 acres) of irrigated crops annually.

  • Services & Logistics Manager

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Logistics Manager

    Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Logistics Support Services Ltd, Drone Support Services and Media Support Services

  Jul 2018 - now

  Managing Director

  CILT certified freelance Transport Manager & Logistics professional, looking after your administration & taking the hassle away from applying for your operators licence, leaving you free to concentrate on your business.Logistics Support Services Ltd offers a professional service to the Transport industry, assisting small to medium enterprises with operator licence applications, maintaining that licence and keeping the compliance risk score in the green.We can either operate in your business as an external Transport Manager, or simply help with the Operator Licence application remotely.Need help with software analysis? We can provide a range of competitively priced packages.Not sure what vehicles to hire to help your business grow? we can help by recommend a partner that can provide excellent value and service. Show less