John Iosco
Summary
A seasoned logistics professional with extensive expertise in international transportation, specialising in footwear and fashion, including protected animal items. Demonstrates strong leadership in logistics operations, ensuring compliance with customs legislation and Brexit issues while collaborating with federal agencies such as FDA and CITES. Proficient in ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics AX and AWS, with a proven track record of creating profitable supply chain solutions and accurate product classification for imports and exports. Committed to exceeding standards through analytical evaluation of cargo flows, cost optimisation, and consolidation benefits. Maintains a current database of industry contacts to support strategic decision-making and sustainability within the supply chain.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Logistics
Ancient + Brave
03.2025
- Requested to implement all aspects of US Customs, FSVP, POA supply chain operations and inventory management for the US, UK and EU markets. Successfully implemented Ancient + Brave as their own USA entity for the USA market. Working with global 3PLpartners to achieve on time delivery of product. Enhanced production schedules to coordinate smooth warehouse transition and building strong relationships with suppliers using strong analytical skills and social influence.
Import Export Manager
Liberty Retail Limited
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Responsible for managing and leading a team to enhance Liberty Retail and Liberty Fabrics international and domestic transportation, customs operations and imports, utilising Microsoft Dynamics AX, customs compliance and duty management systems.
- Holds accountability for all department budgets in close liaison with the Finance team.
- Supports the team by covering all facets of Logistics management for the UK/EU distribution region including management of 3PL contracts, inbound freight and logistics, warehousing and capacity planning.
- Directed and managing best practice methods for high value jewellery, fashion, footwear and retail; managing various stages of supply chain globally, negotiating pricing and managing relationships with global integrated freight forwarders and partners for Liberty on a global scale.
Director
ISC Consultants
London
02.2016 - 07.2021
- Responsible for an operating budget £25 mil acting as an international shipping advisor for global live events, retailers and luxury fashion brands
- Telemetry market-leading reputation for strategically anticipating and then delivering transformational customer-centric and organisational change, within the retail, fashion and entertainment sectors.
- Deeply embedded understanding of the global supply chain and implementing customs procedures in both UK and USA.
- CRM analyst passionate about managing to maintain clean strong data
- Ability to build successful distribution, omni-channel fulfilment, and telemarketing centres.
- Responsible for pioneering and delivering world class omni-channel Supply Chain and Distribution operations driving sales and embracing change within the marketplace
USA Route Development Manager
GAC Logistics
London
11.2013 - 02.2016
- Responsible for the successful implementation of plans encompassing all territories in regions to deliver revenue and development by managing the USA - UK Trade Lane.
- Responsible to grow volume and profit by establishing a framework to facilitate objectives and meet all expectations
- Responsible for mentoring, coaching sales representatives in both USA and UK to develop the trade lane and to maintain clear focus on targets and net achieved costs
- Supports and sells the trade lane product by marketing and sales, by identifying and implementing new business
- Negotiates freight and service levels with all carriers, air, ocean and road for the trade lane
- To be the point of contact for all logistics activity, managing imports and exports and advising on local and international customs regulations.
- Builds solid relationships across multiple cultures within the network
Global Logistics & Customs Compliance Manager
Temperley London
03.2003 - 08.2013
- Responsible for orchestrating Customs Warehousing, CFSP & customs compliance procedures to Temperley London.
- Sound knowledge of duty drawback through direct interface with customs assurance officers.
- Streamlined the supply chains to ensure every shipment is delivered on time, every time.
- Reduced transportation cost 34% by negotiating with integrated logistics providers to suit the needs of the global supply chain.
- Set up global communications network to improve productivity of cross trade traffic.
- Possess expanded geographical knowledge of USA and Southern China hubs to maximise loads. Instrumental in implementing SLA agreements on global basis.
- Effectively managed the 3PL provider’s DC performance in UK, USA and China to ensure KPIs are met.
Education
English & Theatre Arts
Columbia College
Chicago, ILBA - International Marketing
University of Arkansas
Training Coach for life skills
GOALS UK CIC
Train the Trainer
GOALS UK CIC
Level 4 PTLLS - undefined
Northeast Surrey College
Skills
- Extensive knowledge international transportation of footwear and fashion including protected animal items, fauna and flora and retail with focus on defining sustainability within the supply chain
- Experience with operating ERP systems including Microsoft Dynamics AX and AWS
- Strong evaluation of cargo flows, net achieved cost and consolidation benefit for the supply chain
- Provides calm and focused leadership of the logistics operations
- Up to date knowledge of customs legislations and Brexit issues and working with federal government agencies including FDA, CITES and Export Health Certification, commodity codes, duties and taxes
- Creates profitable supply chain wins with follow through to SOP and deployment
- Expert in compliance and accurate product classification on all imports and exports
- Current data base of strong industry contacts
- Strong analytical background and commitment to excel to exceed standards and achieve the best results
- Planning and organising by setting realistic goals and objectives using efficient work methods and tools
- Economic trends monitoring
- Decision-Making expertise
- Incoterms understanding
- Import-Export regulations
Certification
- Level 4 Security
- Compliance and Ethics
- Health Safety Security and Environment
- Artificial Intelligence
- Certified Fire Marshall
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
Music, Tennis. Has a unique guitar collection and is an avid player.
Accomplishments
- 2025 Freight Leaders Alliance- USA Delegate
- 2015 Logistics Leaders Network- Member
- 2014 Compliance and Ethics
- 2014 Level 4 Security Training
ADITIONAL INFORMATION
Casual Spanish Speaker
Timeline
Head of Logistics
Ancient + Brave
03.2025
Import Export Manager
Liberty Retail Limited
07.2021 - 02.2025
Director
ISC Consultants
02.2016 - 07.2021
USA Route Development Manager
GAC Logistics
11.2013 - 02.2016
Global Logistics & Customs Compliance Manager
Temperley London
03.2003 - 08.2013
BA - International Marketing
University of Arkansas
Training Coach for life skills
GOALS UK CIC
Train the Trainer
GOALS UK CIC
Level 4 PTLLS - undefined
Northeast Surrey College
English & Theatre Arts
Columbia College
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