Commodity container operations Manager

Tony Lismore

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NATIONALITY: British

PROFILE:

Motivated by a strong desire to succeed, I am a highly reliable and self-

motivated individual, with the ability to communicate well at all levels. I

have proven management and organisational skills, and work enthusiastically

and pro- actively both individually and as part of a team.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

. Experienced Manager of a busy operation team covering end to end

logistics on sugar

. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

. Experienced in a wide variety of commodities and their logistics

. Experienced Problem solver

. Regular involvement in the development of new business

. Extensive EU storage and distribution experience

. Good IT skills and excellent working knowledge of ITAS

EMPLOYMENT & WORK EXPERIENCE:

May 2014 - to date: - Bunge Ltd, London - Container Operations Manager

I was approached to Join Bunge to take control of their White Sugar

Container operations Department as they planned to expand into this area;

my remit is to:-

. Build and train a professional team to service white sugar traders based

in Geneva

. Introduce changes and new systems to make the department more efficient

. Assist Traders to develop and expand the White Sugar trading in

Containers

. Stock Control.

. Raise Bunge's reputation in the white sugar market

Many improvements have been achieved in a short time, which is openly

acknowledged by traders and management. The company is now starting to grow

in this area and experiencing success. However due to global restructure

the company has recently decided on a long term plan that will eventually

lead to the closure of the London office and possible relocation to Geneva.

April 1994 - April 2014: E D & F Man Group, London

2004 to 2014 - London Head Office - Container Operations Manager- Sugar

Division

I started at ED&F Man head office initially to establish and maintain a

European sugar distribution business working with the MD from my previous

job at James Budget. I was also requested to work on a special project for

ED& F Man, transporting a dismantled sugar refinery from Ireland to

Israel and Russia. On completion of this project I was promoted to

Container Operations Manager at a time when trading shifted from

predominantly EU exports to global trading and distribution of sugar. I

started with a team of 3 people which over the years expanded to 8 people

as the business grew and moved into different areas. The areas covered by

my department and managed by me included.

. International movement of sugar by containers and all relevant

documentary requirements including import and export licenses.

. Full end to end logistical supply of sugar from raw material supplier

to manufacture

. Letters of Credit & Bank Collections

. Storage of Sugar in Europe

. Stock control

. EU distribution of sugar by road

. Maintenance of the companies Organic & Fair Trade certification and

compliance with operating regulations

. Compliance with EU vat regulations

. Import and export licenses

In addition I was involved in training new operations staff and training of

new sugar traders about the importance of the operational role. I also

attended regular meeting to discuss and implement departmental improvements

and change

1994 to 2004 - James Budget Sugar, Chelmsford, Essex - Distribution and

Account Manager: -

My role at James Budget was initially as an account Manager visiting a

network of customers throughout the UK primarily to provide a personal

customer service and maintain a strong business relationship. I was also

responsible to negotiate prices for the continuation of their annual supply

contract. Because of my previous extensive logistical experience, this

progressed to also managing the distribution department. At this time I

additional worked closely with the Managing Director to set up a successful

European distribution service and export/import business

My responsibility:

. Face to Face client customer service and contract negotiation

. Manage a team of 2 people to control UK distribution of Sugar road

tankers and trailers

. Single handed control of EU distribution of Sugar by road, rail &

container including booking and negotiation of freight

. Single handed control of EU export & import of sugars by containers,

including negotiation of freight costs

Previous work experience in brief.

S Daniels PLC - Shipping and Administration Manager

I was employed to work with a team of traders trading in a variety of

commodities including Honey, Sugar & Edible nuts. This position lasted for

approx. 1 year before the company decided to relocate to the north of

England at which time they recommended my services to James Budgett Sugars

Ltd

Napier Brown Produce

Senior Administrator, I joined this company at its conception and was

responsible for setting up the administration systems to cope with a new

trading department. This was mainly trading in Edible Nuts and Dried Fruit.

After 3 years I was approached to join S Daniels PLC

Gill & Duffus Ltd

I was with Gill & Duffus for about 12 years during which I had operational

roles in a number of departments, starting in Petrochemicals followed by

Cocoa Department and then G&D Landauer, trading in edible nuts, canned

goods, rice paper, animal skins & olive oil. At the time of leaving I had

progressed within this last department to controlling the trading positions

for the whole trading team and working as liaison with the shipping

department to monitor contract performance

EDUCATION:

Most relevant qualification is a degree in Logistics and Transport which I

gained during my own time whilst working at James Budgett.

COMPUTER LITERACY:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft office & Excel spreadsheet

INTERESTS:

In my spare time I enjoy Music, Reading, Gardening and spending time with

my family and friends

REFEREES:

Available on request.

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