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Education
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derek Smith

Broxburn,National Risk & Resilience Department

Summary

Dependable leader offers strong knowledge of logistics best practices. Eager to apply strong record of commitment to safety and quality. Skilled in managing competing priorities with superior scheduling and coordination skills. Hard-working logistics leader equipped with expertise in supply chain management and warehouse operations. Coordinates logistics to meet business needs. Liaises between warehouse personnel and upper management to drive performance and reduce corporate risks. Accomplished supply and distribution manager with strengths in personnel management, systems organisation and logistics oversight. History keeping materials moving smoothly and on-time with expert management of ongoing operations and special projects. Expert in coordinating dispatching and resolving problems. Dedicated professional highly skilled in transportation flow management. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives.

Overview

33
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Scottish Ambulance Service
Edinburgh, West Lothian

Logistics officer
09.1990 - Current

Job overview

· I am Currently Working as a Logistics Officer and acting Team Leader.

· I am experienced in Emergency Response for the National Risk and Resilience Department within the Ambulance Service Scotland, and have done this for the past 34 years. The job has given me experience to expand my knowledge of the department and practical awareness of the Ambulance Service overall.

· I Have a pro-active attitude and able to Manage Complex Tasks, to plan and prioritise my work activities, responding to managers and departmental requirements, in addition to work responsibilities.

· I am Very flexible in travelling around, and occasionally within regional/national working locations. I do this by driving service vehicles long distance to meet the demands of the department. As an individual I have always given my best, to everyone I encounter, always in a calm and polite manner and having a good sense of humour.

· I have a full driving licence and to a advanced level.

Education

Liberton High School
Edinburgh

GCSEs from None
05.1968 - 05.1971

Skills

I hold Qualifications on the following:

Institute Of Occupational Health and Safety

Inspectors Qualification in personal Protective Equipment

Advanced Drivers Qualification Emergency skills

Fist aid at Work certificate

  • Warehouse and fulfilment
  • Logistics network analysis
  • Staff supervision and development
  • Supply chain management
  • Computerised routing and scheduling
  • Shipment tracking
  • Logistics oversight
  • Excel proficiency
  • Systems evaluation
  • Budget analysis

Timeline

Logistics officer

Scottish Ambulance Service
09.1990 - Current

Liberton High School

GCSEs from None
05.1968 - 05.1971

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