Manager Management

Adam J. Gordon

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PROFILE:

An experienced and versatile Manager, with a proven track record of success in start-up and ongoing development of expansive operations within logistics, transport, freight forwarding, warehousing and shipping market sector environments. Complete responsibility for budgets and P/L in many areas of career to date. Strong and effective man-management skills.

Commercially astute and results orientated with project management skills. Strong leader with experience of Outsourcing, Supplier negotiations and closing, Operational and Commercial Management, embedding Service Delivery in all aspects, planning and implementation, budgets, change management, training and development, efficiency, reliability and profitability initiatives.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Led development & operational management of a major new road transport division

Successful Logistics development and agreements for large contract for movement of ind. Chemicals.

Successfully managed many high profile shipping, transport & forwarding projects & contracts

Success in operating multi-liner agency, ensuring continued high profit & clients satisfaction

Managed all outsourcing and resource allocations, with budgets up to many millions of US$

All supplier negotiations, agreements and implementation established.

Delivered many projects within stringent timescale, quality & budget requirements

CAREER HISTORY:

Apr 2012 - current

AT&T - Trade Lanes Manager - USA telecommunications - Redditch UK

Responsible for working with all Business Partners on the development of processes/procedures for exporting and importing, world-wide, company owned equipment, whether for company use or customer’s use.

Responsible for Trade Compliance matters and ensuring all pertaining matters.

For interpreting current regulations, legislation and rulings, with support of groups such as Legal, the implementation of company policies and processes to ensure all business transactions are appropriate and aligned to both internal and external policy and process parameters.

Responsible with the Business Partners, on the implementation of operational trade processes to ensure that all aspects of the transaction (export, transport and import) for which company is responsible and is compliant with various government regulations and company's internal requirements and policies.

Resolving customs and regulatory issues together will all pertinent areas of influence.

Aug 2008 – Apr 2012

DHL Supply Chain – LLP Manager – for a large LLP contract in Southampton UK

Creating closer/better relationships with carriers and client by visits, reviews and interaction with carriers.

Ensuring most cost effective possibilities are engaged in the carrying out of contracts.

Instigated, formulated, engaged and put into operation large tender covering carriers throughout Europe (East and West) of some 51 carriers, together with freight negotiations, formulating SLA’s, Manuals and Rate agreements. Tender commenced, saving client c 6.5(six point five) million Euros in financial year, representing 16.4% savings, over previous year. Contract consists in excess of 26,000 freight movements per annum. Movements include road, sea, air and rail shipments. This is for high value security cargo – each truck value c.2.5m Euros.

Separately, instigated, formulated, engaged and put into operation rail freight contract for same client, valued at some 10 (ten) million Euros per year, saving the client c 2.2m Euros over previous year.

Effecting more logical and effective solutions in terms of forwarding and shipping activities, improving costs.

Creating procedures

Oct 2007 – Jul 2008

Supply Chain Consultant – Workz DXB o.b.o. Messrs Zain, Khartoum Sudan

Short term consultancy role in establishing situation, root causes and rectification by re-implementation of whole supply chain for Sudan’s largest Mobile telephone operator (Zain).

Role includes recommendations for change, obtaining approval and implementation of all matters relative, but not limited to packing, shipping from origin, receipt in Khartoum (air), receipt at warehouse and distribution to some 62000 outlets throughout Sudan.

Realising costings, performance indicators and time spans required.

Recommendation of warehouse changes and requirements therein.

Mar 2006 – Sep 2007(contract period for one year, but extended by mutual agreement)

GLOBAL LOGISTICS MANAGER – Anglia Cargo Int’l – based S. East UK. Frequent + extensive travel

Appointed to oversee transport/freight fwding/shipping ops. For contract in Lodz, Poland, with monthly visits..

Onsite coordination of all aspects of clearance / transportation of air and road via UK/VAT/logistics/frt fwding.

Liaising with local authorities in terms of most effective methods in clearance and all VAT operations.

Clear understanding of local laws and regulations in terms of HR issues.

Many meetings for translation + local knowledge purposes, where many years of visits to Poland pay dividends

Separate responsibility to oversee/manage all Logistics Operations for large liquid chemical distributor, as implant for Messrs Procter & Gamble, in UK

Role encompasses UK / Europe / world wide by road / rail / sea / barge / multimodal movements

With a budget of around 15 million. Per annum, final responsibility of profit/loss is determined by excellent initial planning and preparations of budgets.

Budget & all operational responsibilities for all chemical (incl. food grade) transport operations, incl. multimodal.

Additional modes utilised include barge/coasters/sea freight etc

Supplier negotiations + correct procedures of carrying out full requirements according to specified procedures.

Ensure all HSE operations in line with requirements given.

Direct negotiations with haulier’s /frt fwdrs and all other suppliers for all requirements.

Direct reports include Supply Chain Management/CBD(Sales)/ /Customer Services/financial personnel.

Additional responsibilities include the Management of freight operational office in Norfolk.

Jan 2004 – Feb 2006

CONSULTANT: Based UK but on behalf of several small organisations in Khartoum, Sudan

Engaged in many different businesses, from freight, shipping, transport & travel

Role includes the bid preparation process for several potential projects

Projects include various pipeline & field projects

Preparation docs. & letters of introduction, calculations for actual quotations

Part time/temporary consultancy role, based purely on demand, working only via internet facilities.

Jul 2002 to Dec 2003

GENERAL MANAGER: Raiba Trans Ltd., Div. Elnefeidi Group, Khartoum, Sudan

Established a new transport division with 200 tractor units and over 400 trailers

Responsible for the overall management and development of a road transport division

Effective budget management and profit & loss responsibilities for all aspects of Division.

Very involved in all set up procedures and supplier negotiations with major players, incl. Scania.

Arranged, activated all necessary outsourcing requirements for purchase, supply & delivery

All outsourcing for all add. equipment, incl. trailers, w/shop facilities & equip. satisfied

Arrangement of all facilities after supplier negotiations, incl. finance & operations.

Appointed to handle all aspects of the planning, set up and commercial development

Ensured correct and accurate shipping procedures of landed cargo

Management of receipt of cargoes by vessel, including stevedoring, port facilities etc

Provided leadership and motivation to a team of 280+ transport & administration staff

Controlled recruitment and selection processes, training and development activities

Monitored department performance to ensure compliance to service level agreements

Handled all budgets, forecasting, work scheduling, resource delivery agreements

All supplier negotiations and resource allocation activities extended to world wide

Managed the implementation of computerised operational and accounting systems

Led process improvements programmes to aid application for ISO 9000 accreditation

Championed delivery of high standards of customer source and support at all times

Co-ordinated international projects in countries such as Chad, Pakistan & Ethiopia

Successfully managed the division to meet set turnover and profitability targets

Total of 25 direct reports. Some 1000 staff involved in total, covering all aspects.

Jul 1989 to Mar 2002

GENERAL MANAGER: Transintra BV, Div. SDV Bollore Group, Khartoum, Sudan

Responsible for operational & commercial management of the division

Pursued vigorously all activities to ensure a non-profit div. put into breakeven sit. within 1.5 years

Increased profit year on year by average 11.5%, through efficiency drives

Total responsibility, in all respects, of two exclusive mainline shipping agencies

All activities, as freight commissions, rate negotiations and documentation

All outsourcing, as agents, of all requirements incl. vessels, trucks, equipment etc arranged

Supplier negotiations and implementation of results effected and controlled

Documentation, including Bills of Lading, C of O’s, Quality certs. etc amongst others

Specialised req. in terms of equipment needed and outsourced on case by case basis

Specialised required of equipment attracted many different competitors for usage of all

Installed computer systems for stock controls for container carriers

Additional activities included agency work for tankers and general cargo vessels

Supplier negotiations in respect of port facilities, add. equipment, lifts all realised

All activities in respect of stevedoring, port control, health regulations, tugs etc

Disbursement accounts and settlement thereof, control of all vessels expenses

Demurrage accounts, both containers & general cargo in all respects, including reimbursements

Appointed to handle all freight forwarding and regular transport activities

Set up and managed all freight forwarding activities & systems, incl. all customs activities.

Completely revamped all procedures & systems, ensuring maximum efficiency at min. costs.

All export & import activities directed through GM together with all financial responsibilities

Liaised with carriers on performance & contract negotiation to ensure value & quality

Through personal contacts, able to be made aware of forthcoming possible bids

Active and initial contacts made to prospective clients is respect of potential tenders

Acquiring of prospective documents and analysing same for tender preparation

Preparation of analysis and documentation for final approval by Board for submission

Submission of tenders to clients and subsequent follow-up in event of queries

All consequential liaison, planning, discussion with clientele in execution of tenders

Provided leadership and direction to a team of 100 permanent cross functional staff

Planned and co-ordinated all aspects of road, rail and air transportation activities

Instigation of all major contracts by personal intervention and organisation

Comprehensive monthly reporting on activities & financial status to head office in Belgium

Handled a budget regularly in excess of US$16m, managing accounting and stock control

Project managed clearance and transportation of the new oil terminal at Marsa Bashir

Co-ordinated activities to support the refurbishment of Port Sudan / Gedaref highway

A total of 240 staff with 12 direct reports, incl. Financial, Commercial Operational.

Feb 1986 to Jul 1989

SERVICES MANAGER: Ritec UK Ltd

Managed the movement of chemical goods using road, rail and air transportation

Responsible for the overall management of transportation and shipping services Appointed to ensure the efficiency & reliability of international transportation activities

Arranged and instigated all Service Delivery facilities, ensuring top class service

Oversaw all transportation activities to ensure compliance to current legislation

Handled all letters of credit / utilisation regarding major third party carriers

All supplier discussions and negotiations, in respect of freighting and equipment req. implemented

Controlled accounting & finance procedures & operational management activities

3 staff reporting.

Aug 1983 to Jan 1986

SERVICES & OPERATIONS MANAGER: Redland Industrial Services Ltd, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Responsible for transportation and specialist equipment movement activities

Appointed to manage transportation between six offices across Saudi Arabia

Very detailed and complex negotiations with suppliers in ensuring strict adherence

Handled change management to support personnel movements between offices

All outsourcing and service delivery agreements controlled and activated successfully

Ensured the completion of all activities within stringent timescale requirements

6 direct reporting staff, but overall more than 800 staff at any given time.

Jan 1982 to Aug 1983

PROJECT MANAGER: Saudi Express Co, Dhahran & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Responsible for all aspects of complex project planning and management activities

Appointed to establish a 44million SR (12.5m US$) contract for warehousing and distribution

Complete new start up of contract, thereby all activities, depts set from new.

All equipment req. incl. 11 x 40 ton cranes 25 x various f/lifts, p/ups from outsourced contracts

Managed a project as sub contractor for the Eastern Region Electricity Corporation

Planned and co-ordinated the set up and development of the warehouse systems

Established systems to co-ordinate activities across 14 warehouses in the region

Reviewed processes & procedures at a loss making shipping & forwarding operation

After a period of nine months, turned loss making div. into substantial profit centre

Controlled budgeting, human resources and operational management activities

Implemented improved processes to recover heavy losses and achieve profitability

More than 1200 staff at any time, with 18 direct reports of which 5 senior expat.

Mar 1980 to Jan 1982:

EXPORT FREIGHT MANAGER - Dacair Services-Heathrow A/port UKAir cargo/fwdg agents.

Management of export cargo activities, incl. staffing / trucking.

All administration/costing/charging/routing requirements including budgetary items

All enabling the eventual sale to take place to a larger organisation.

Implemented short and sharp ‘shockers’ to ensure quick return to profit.

Costs were reduced by 20% in first year. Left to return overseas.

9 staff reporting.

Dec 1976 to Mar 1980:

TRANSPORT/ADMINISTRATION MANAGER-Grandmet (GISS) Based Poland-site services.

Contract responsible for all site support services on EEC funded PVC plastic complex

Some 2000 expatriates on site. Duties included import freight clearances & transportation

As all cargo imported from Europe, a great deal of intricate knowledge in dealing w/authorities

Additional duties of warehousing/administration & accounting procedures pertaining

Financial responsibility for all costing matters to main contractor.

Movement of 2000 personnel every 7 weeks through charters to/from UK for 5 day break

5 direct staff included in reports.

Aug 1965 to Nov 1976:

FREIGHT MANAGER -I.C.B. Air Cargo Ltd- Based Heathrow A/port-Air Freight forwarders

Commenced as export clerk - quickly rising to above position.

Responsible for all freighting activities.

On leaving school, this company offered an invaluable insight into the freight forwarding world

offering knowledge and excellent experience.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

Various internal and external training courses

MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Explorer / Internet skills

Lotus Notes

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Languages: Fluent - English & Polish / French & Arabic - passable

Interests include football, tennis, computers & reading

Member of the Rotary Club International

Member of the Institute of Professional Managers -1984

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