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R. Hawkins

North Yorkshire
UK

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Head Office T: 01223 257777

Key Skills & Services:

Identification and implementation of key business development opportunities via:

Undertaking of “end to end” Supply Chain Re engineering processes and procedures, that incorporate all elements from purchase of raw materials through to delivery of finished goods.

Managed “Green Field Site” developments from conception to implementation.

Covered all aspects of both retail and primary distribution services on a National basis.

Have demonstrable skills in developing people whilst installing necessary change management principles, working at the highest level in heavily unionised environments.

In conjunction with Trading Standards U.K. developed a policy directive appertaining to the Legal and Legislative requirements of the importation of furniture into the U.K. from a global market.

Career Background:

Have undertaken many diverse roles, covering most aspects of business that include:

Regional Distribution Manager in 3 locations for major Brewing and Soft Drinks producers.

General Manger for a Regional Brewery that included responsibility for Purchasing, Demand Forecasting, Warehousing, Distribution, Telesales.

National Logistics Manager for a leading Soft Drinks company with the responsibility for strategic development, and delivery of products on a National basis.

Formed commercial business opportunities with Major Supermarket chains including shared transport services, backhauling etc.

As Commercial Director for a Regional Brewery undertook a major review of strategic planning across the entire business, implementing new policies and procedures resulting in increased profitability at nil cost.

As Operations Director within the Furniture Industry reviewed the infrastructure of the business, with the focus on changing working practices and behaviours, applying performance indicators, quality initiatives, productivity measures, and customer development and retention.

Industry sectors:

Brewing, Soft Drinks, Furniture, Supply Chain Management, Financial control.

Qualifications:

B.Sc. Economics.
Member Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics.
CPC Holder National and International.

Comments:

In the last two years have focussed on developing  knowledge of the wider aspects of Legislative Requirements appertaining to the furniture industry, and the potential impact on businesses (large and small) of their non compliance.

Having spent my career developing many transferable skills in a variety of geographical locations, I am well positioned to offer my services and experience to a wide range of companies.