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Dianne Kimber

Redhill,Surrey

Summary

Highly determined and professional candidate with 17 years of experience in supply chain, logistics and operations management. Proven track record of managing order fulfilment across diverse sectors including oil & gas, mining, and UKEF-funded projects, with extensive international experience across Africa, South America, and the Middle East.
Expert in multi-modal shipping (air, sea, and land), with in-depth knowledge of Incoterms (EX Works to DDP). Recognised for a strong work ethic, risk management acumen, and ability to drive operational efficiencies under pressure. P

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Commercial Delivery Manager

Rainbo Supplies and Services ltd
Crawley, West Sussex
10.2018 - Current
  • Manage and lead the Supply Chain and Warehouse teams, overseeing full logistics and order fulfilment to ensure timely, compliant global deliveries.
  • Work closely with freight forwarders and shipping lines to drive end-to-end logistics operations across air, sea, and land, with deep knowledge of Incoterms and customs compliance (import/export, including customs -controlled goods)
  • Maintain ISO 9001 accreditation through procedural improvements, audits, and performance monitoring.
  • Work on all internal and external NCR to ensure satisfactory resolution and maintain client satisfaction.
  • Generate weekly forecast revenue and margin reports for MD and FD
  • Managing KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
  • Oversee contract and project management, ensuring full documentation compliance and timely reporting for key clients.
  • Generate reports for finance to identify weekly order payments and identify where export loans will need to be taken to ensure order fulfilment.
  • Deliver in-house training on operational procedures to support consistency and staff development
  • Trained new employees regarding company policies, procedures, and standards with regards to supply chain and operational requirements
  • Conducted regular team meetings to improve communication and coordination amongst staff members.
  • Established strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service.

Supply chain team lead - Key accounts team

Rainbo Supplies and Services Ltd
Crawley , West Sussex
12.2013 - 10.2018

Overseeing project and order completion for key account clients in the oil and gas industry including, BP, Shell, Sonatrach and Exxon.


Worked with procurement and finance departments to identify and implement new software programme used in operations.

Expeditor/logistics Coordinator

Rainbo Supplies and Services Ltd
Redhill , Surrey
04.2008 - 12.2014
  • Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy before submission to suppliers.
  • Assisted in quality control checks, ensured adherence to standards.
  • Implemented process improvements resulting in operational efficiencies.
  • Oversaw documentation process ensuring all paperwork was correctly filed and accessible when needed.

Office Administrator

DHL EXPRES
Salfords , Surrey
09.2003 - 04.2008

Organising and checking driver paperwork, rearraging delvieries, handing customer calls and complaints.

Education

A-Levels - Law

Reigate College
Reigate
09.2001 - 06.2003

A-Levels - History

Reigate College
Reigate
09.2001 - 06.2003

A-Levels - Human Biology

Reigate College
Reigate
09.2001 - 06.2003

As Level - Psychology

Reigate College
Reigate
09.2001 - 06.2003

Skills

  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Works Well under pressure
  • Excellent at Prioritising workload
  • Technical Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Advance Excel Project and Operations Management
  • Customs Compliance (CILT)
  • First Aid Trained

Affiliations

  • Fitness and Health
  • Reading
  • Current Affairs

Timeline

Commercial Delivery Manager

Rainbo Supplies and Services ltd
10.2018 - Current

Supply chain team lead - Key accounts team

Rainbo Supplies and Services Ltd
12.2013 - 10.2018

Expeditor/logistics Coordinator

Rainbo Supplies and Services Ltd
04.2008 - 12.2014

Office Administrator

DHL EXPRES
09.2003 - 04.2008

A-Levels - Law

Reigate College
09.2001 - 06.2003

A-Levels - History

Reigate College
09.2001 - 06.2003

A-Levels - Human Biology

Reigate College
09.2001 - 06.2003

As Level - Psychology

Reigate College
09.2001 - 06.2003
Dianne Kimber