Andy Damms

Experience

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  British Army

  Jun 1981 - Mar 1996

  Logistics and Production Manager

  Responsible for the configuration, repair, storage, and distribution of munitions/ guided missile systems. 3 years experiance as Special Projects and Quality Manager

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  DHL Supply Chain

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Process Manager

  BHS,MOTHERCARE,CHILDRENS WORLD CONTRACTSResponsible for the sortation of hanging and boxed garments coupled with generic goods and food supplying 750 stores at the 800,000 sq ft NDC.

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  Ingram Micro

  Oct 1997 - Nov 2000

  Senior Operations Manager

  COMPUTERS & ACCESSORIES•Responsible for multi site operations, coupled with a computer configuration centre.•Start Up Manager for the move to a new 275,000 sq ft semi automated NDC at DIRFT in June 2000.

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  Orion Media Marketing

  Nov 2000 - Aug 2001

  Distribution Center Manager

  COMPUTER ACCESSORIES, STATIONARY•Headhunted, reporting to the Director of Operations, responsibility for all operations, project management and implementation within a new 100K sq ft facility.•Operations Project Manager responsible for implementation of JD Edwards WMS into DC

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  Bowller Group

  Nov 2001 - Oct 2002

  Group Logistics and Supply Chain Manager

  ROOFING SUPPLIES, TRADE BUILDING ACCESSORIESReporting to the Group Operations Director, initial 3 month Project brief to review and formulate Group Logistic Strategy, produce a detailed action plan for implementation by the Purchasing Department and five Depot Managers in their associated retail outlets of the Division. Thereafter:•Negotiation of the transport fleet contract to change from own account to service provider.•Uplift stock turn from 7.57 to 10.96 achieved in 9 months.•Review of WMS and vehicle routing systems to enhance delivery and financial performance. Show less

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  Speciality Food Services

  Apr 2003 - Apr 2004

  Interim General Manager

  NICHE NATIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORThe Company was acquired from the receiver in Feb 2003, Initial 6-month brief to project manage the restructure and turnaround of the Operation and facilities. (Achieved in 20 weeks.)•Design, source, and fit out a new multi temperature Central Distribution Centre. Relocate and closure of three regional warehouses, consolidating to the new site; coupled with the sourcing and set up of a new cross-docking facility in Newbury..Responsible for the review, specification, negotiation, integration, and introduction of a new vehicle fleet, £160K cost savings identified in six months by changing provider and vehicle specifications. •Review and introduction of inventory forecasting policy, raising of stock turn from 12 to 24 giving improvement to cash flow of £92K per month by reduced inventory investment •Upon re sale of the business in Feb 04 retained to integrate a chilled regional supplier and additional 1000 SKU’s into the national operation. Show less

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  Aquascutum

  Aug 2004 - Nov 2004

  Interim Warehouse Operations Manager

  APPAREL•Responsible for the two facilities and fleet of Aquascutum specific brief to:•Project manage the restocking of the Regent St store in September 04 after a £7M refurbishment, responsible for agreeing and managing offsite 3rd party storage. •Specification of new vehicle requirements for the fleet agreed and completed Aug 04.•Review and restructure the management and distribution team, completed Nov 04.

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  UTL - a Unipart Group Company

  Nov 2004 - Apr 2005

  Interim Operations / Post Sales Manager 3 Mobile Phone Contact

  • Manage an uplift of 500% in process volumes for Christmas 2004 in the value add process area. Redesigning processes, floor layouts, and training of staff. • Specific responsibility for the design and set up of the Small Pick E fulfilment solution in the new Magna Park facility from Cowley in Jan 05

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  Jacuzzi Group Worldwide

  Apr 2005 - Aug 2005

  Interim Warehouse Operations Manager

  • Managing a 200,000 sq ft facility, brief to introduce best practice .Plan and implement a 25% reduction in FTE after aiding the introduction of the new Indego Stock Location System•. Enhance Transport planning and route-scheduling to reduce cost and maximise cube and efficiency of despatch whilst managing the 3rd party haulers

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  IDS Group (Formally Peter Black Logistics)

  Sept 2005 - May 2006

  Interim Operations & Project Manager - Monsoon & Accessorize, M&S, Republic Clothing Contracts

  •Manage the International Export Department for Monsoon and Accessorize uplifting headcount from 70 to 200, review and propose a new operational footprint, project manage the restructure and layout of the Department in three phases inclusive of a new racking solution. • Implement Scanning to box at pickface to eliminate secondary scanning prior to despatch coupled with a new layout and materials handling solutions with inbuilt expansion to meet the next 3 years projected uplift in volumes.£1m savings identified•Contract extended 5 months to Join the M&S Contract,project manage and establish new processes for a new 300k sq ft hanging garment installation coupled with project managing the consolidation and relocation of stock within the five Distribution Centres. Show less

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  Maxim Logistics Group Limited

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2006

  Interim Operations Manger

  MULTI TEMP BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS TO THE BAKERY INDUSTRY• Reporting to the MD, after the departure of the Operations Director, Operation’s and Transport Manager’s, responsible for maintenance of customer service and EFSIS standards. • Brief to drive out operational inefficiencies, restructure the Management team, introduce financial control measures, coupled with the recruitment of a new General Manager and Operations Manager.

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  Unipart Technology Logistics

  Oct 2006 - May 2007

  Interim Operations & Project Manager -Play.Com ,Three Mobile Phone, Fujitsu Contracts

  • Responsible for the lauch of the Play.Com contract and management of the account ensuring that Q4 06 was a success. • Extended to Scope a new Operational Management role on the Three mobile Contract and hand over to the successful candidate. Provide Senior Management Operational Support to the contract during the restructure.•Further extended to join the Fujitsu contract Initially responsible for the customer services department supplying 500 engineers with same day parts via three freight forwarding companies and technical couriers.• Thereafter utilised as an Implementation / project manager to resolve Operational issues within the NDC and 21 satellite Field Storage Locations. Show less

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  IForce Limited

  Oct 2007 - Dec 2007

  Interim Operations Manager - Boots Chemist Contract

  ( Multi temp Pharmaceuticals, Generic medicines ,electrical goods.) • Reporting to the Operations Director, responsible for the night shift uplifting the team from 56 to 250 in a three-week period for Q4 2007 peak volumes. • Responsible for planning and implementing a phased reduction to 133 FTE by 24 Dec 07 coupled with recommending the retention of the most outstanding associates for 2008

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  UK Ministry of Defence

  Jan 2008 - Sept 2008

  Interim Project Manager - Vehicle & Aircraft Components,Clothing,Medicines,Weapons

  • Working in the Public sector’s unionised environment, accountable for the development and implementation of the 6 month project plan for the process improvement of the MOD's new Fast Moving Warehouse and Regional Hub with emphasis to supply Iraq and Afganistan.• Identify key areas of commercial best practice which can be incorporated and scaled to the Agency’s other Distribution centres within the UK and Germany. Sent to Germany to assess and assist in operational issues resolution.• Contract extended three months, to design and implement manpower forecasting and personal productivity measurement tools, into the businesses five major Distribution centres within the UK. Show less

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  TALENT TRAINING (UK) LLP

  Nov 2008 - Oct 2009

  Interim Professional Trainer / Account Manager

  Responsible for the planning and delivery of NVQ L2- 4 Management and Supervisory training programs for :Nampak PlasticsCinram LogisticsDHL Schenker Logistics

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  Mila Hardware UK

  Nov 2009 - Jul 2010

  Interim Head of Operations - Window Casements , Door fitments & accessories

  WINDOW CASEMENTS, DOOR FITMENTS AND ACCESSORIES• Design and implement a 6 month Change management project , recommend and implement a new operational management structure ,recruit train and mentor the team.• Responsible for review and introduction of new site security measures, coupled with inventory governance and reporting.• Review and introduction of new processes and H&S measures

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  Groupauto

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  Interim Senior Project Manager- Vehicle Aftermarket

  • Provide 4PL consultancy responsible for implementing the strategic business case from concept to inception utilising Prince2 methodology of :• Specification and sourcing of a new Distribution Centre• Design and fit out of the facility • Specification and development of a new WMS module, acting as Operational IT Development Consultant for the MAM Software Systems WMS module.• Scope and source the Materials Handling Solution and 3rd party next day freight forwarding partner.• Recruitment of the new DC Team.• Start up and process control for the first quarter of operations. Show less

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  GEFCO

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  Interim Project Manager (Business Improvements)

  HIGH ST TV CONTRACT - LADIES APPAREL , SPORTS EQUIPMENT, GENERIC KITCHEN WARE• Reporting to the Regional Director, responsible for scoping and implementation of an initial 3 month business improvement and restructuring project across all contracts within the 100,000 sq ft Manchester facility.• Plan, implement, and launch a national store replenishment operation for BHS.

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  DHL

  Mar 2012 - Sept 2012

  Interim Project Manager DHL Supply Chain Automotive Division Jaguar Landrover contract

  •Responsible for the Fit out and go live of the new Tyre Fort 233,000 sq ft Sequencing Centre supply the Range Rover and Land Rover discovery Production Lines.• Rolling recruitment and training, coupled with staged stock migration from the JLR Solihull and Castle Bromwich car plants.• Implementation of Red Prairie WMS replacing JLR legacy systems • Thereafter joining the Launch Support Team to mentor managers and resolve operational issues at the New Ellesmere Port Distribution Centre Show less

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  Yodel / Home Delivery Network

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  Interim General Manager Basildon Service Centre

  • Responsible for the setup, launch,management and closure of a new Parcels Depot for Yodel via a team of 8 managers,216 drivers and staff for Peak Q4 volumes 2012/13 .Sortation and delivering up to 11,000 parcels per day. Achieved 3rd best performing site within the SE Region. ( Ex 15 Depots).

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  Kuehne + Nagel

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Interim Project Manager ( Customer Transition & Integration) Ben Sherman Contract

  • Responsible for the transition of the Ben Sherman warehouse from DHL to K+N.• Fit out and launch of the new boxed and hanging garment warehouse inclusive of TUPE of staff to the K+N facility.• Responsible for the development and specification of the final storage solution and Ciel WMS in two phases inclusive of bonded status and carrier integration.

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  BaxterStorey

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Interim Supply Chain & Operations Manager

  • Responsible to review and optimise all processes and procedures within the Terminal 5 Supply Chain team supplying all food and drink to the British Airways lounges.• Propose and implement a new Management and Team structure, recruit and train the team implementing best practice and quality standards.

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  ARYZTA LLC

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  Interim Project and Compliance Manager / Head of Warehousing & Transport

  Aryzta Bakeries – Manufacturer and Supplier of Speciality (Multi –Temp) Breads to major retailers and catering chains inclusive of: Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco’s, ASDA, McDonalds, Iceland, Aldi/Lydl• Project manage the pilot testing and implementation in SAP of the Handling Unit Module (HUM.) • Process redesign and implement a change programme of improvements in process, communication, Structure, monitoring,& layout of the ambient and chilled facilities. • Design of new layout utilising semi-automated pallet handling and conveyor systems.• Design and implement all requirements to pass BRC accreditation• Contracted extended 3 months to facilitate and manage a continuous improvement project within the distribution facilities tasked with savings of £1.2M via six work streams• £900,000 savings identified within 3 months via proposed restructuring, transport planning, stock reconfiguration and consolidation initiatives.• Contract further extended to Gap fill Head of Warehousing and Transport due to illness Show less

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  NIMR Automotive

  Dec 2014 - Feb 2016

  Interim Project Manager Procument and Supply Chain

  NIMR is a major manufacturer of light and medium weight wheeled military vehicles. Based in the United Arab Emirates, NIMR vehicles are in service with Armed Forces across the MENA region. • Plan and implement a Warehouse optimisation programme of the current 2 facilities.Manage the solution design for a new 70,000 sq. ft. automotive warehouse to feed the co-located production facilities, phase 1 Budget of £1.5M.• On a major UK manufacturing supplier going into administration source and set up a 3rd party freight forwarding centre and UK Supply chain to the United Arab Emirates and Czech Republic.• On the supplier coming out of administration, programme manage the parts supply to the 3 UK and Czech Republic production lines for a build of 550 manufactured armoured Car cabins, and supply of associated parts to Abu Dhabi. Budget £32.4M.• Assist UK suppliers in application for Export licenses. Show less

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  Marks and Spencer

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

  Interim Project Manager Supply Chain & Food Logistics Development

  • Programme Manage the £15M budget for the transition of the M&S Beers, Wines and Spirits (BWS) operation from the DHL Daventry DIRFT site to the Bradford M&S NDC inclusive of: o Fit out the 240K sq ft Braford middle chamber o Development and upgrade of Supply Chain inbound ordering systems o Configuration and implementation of a new JDA WMS & Duty Management System o Negotiation of the 3PL contract for the BWS operation

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  TariffTel

  Oct 2017 - now

  CORE provides digitised Supply Chain Management, Customs Classification and sustainability solutions via a suite of systems . Winner of the 2021 Queens award for Enterprise for International trade• Programme manage the design, development, and build of new functionality and interfaces for the integration of the Supply -i- View & TarrifTel ,(SaaS software) into the Primark Oracle implementation programme. • Retained further to implement a bespoke solution enabling the ability to utilise multiple Freight management companies. (Maersk, ACS ,EV Cargo)• Re engaged to deliver major programmes across the client base,utilising hybrid Prince2,Agile and 6th Sigma methodologies Show less

  • Interim Account Director

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Interim Senior Project Manager

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2024