Carl Fitton

Oversaw daily operations of warehouse, including inventory management and order fulfilment to meet customer demands.

• Managed team of 20 warehouse operatives and additional 15 agency staff during peak periods, overseeing daily tasks to enhance operational flow.
• Managed a team of warehouse operatives, overseeing daily tasks to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Directed daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Streamlined order picking and packing processes, reducing turnaround time and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Updated warehouse management system data to ensure accurate tracking of stock levels and movements.
• Supervised loading and unloading of goods, ensuring compliance with safety standards to prevent accidents.
• Managed health and safety compliance within the warehouse, conducting regular risk assessments and safety training sessions.
• Conducted regular performance reviews with staff, setting objectives and providing feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinated with suppliers and transport companies to streamline inbound and outbound logistics operations.
• Prepared detailed reports on warehouse activities, presenting findings to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Loaded and unloaded truck deliveries using stock systems to process and arrange orders.
• Conducted regular stock audits, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions to maintain inventory integrity.
• Scheduled transportation of outgoing goods to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinated forwarding transportation with external contractors.
• Analysed warehouse processes, recommending improvements to increase throughput and reduce costs.
• Investigated incidents and accidents within the warehouse, implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.
• Managed budget for warehouse operations, controlling expenses to stay within financial targets.
• Liaised with sales and customer service teams to resolve issues related to orders, delivery schedules, and customer feedback.
• Implemented stock control systems to minimise inventory discrepancies and ensure accurate stock levels.
• Managed supply chain staff hiring, onboarding, training and appraisals.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms and cost savings for warehouse supplies.
• Redesigned warehouse layout to maximise space utilisation and improve material handling efficiency.
• Developed in-depth knowledge of Access Dimensions, enhancing warehouse operations over 18 years.
• Utilised Netsuite Oracle for 2 years to improve warehouse efficiency and management.
• I started working for Girlguiding in September 2025 on agency picking and packing and proved myself to be employed full-time in March of 2026 as a stock replenishment assistant which led me on my Girlguiding, i worked my way up to be a warehouse team leader then warehouse manager.

Operated stand-on electric truck to unload temperature-controlled trailers of chilled food pallets for leading supermarkets, placing pallets in designated locations for efficient loading when full load was achievable.

• Assisted with the safe loading and unloading of large shipping containers from flatbed lorries.
• Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move stock efficiently within warehouse premises.
• Loaded and unloaded goods from delivery vehicles, adhering to safety protocols and time schedules.

Unloaded vehicles at main distribution centre and organised stock to optimise retrieval and storage.

• Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
• Picked orders to meet productivity targets.
• Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Coordinated with goods in manager to manage stock levels in main sales warehouse through efficient replenishment from holding warehouse.

• Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
• Picked orders to meet productivity targets.
• Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Supported goods in and streamlined picking operations during peak times.

• Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
• Picked orders to meet productivity targets.
• Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.