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Linda Pearson

Distribution Logistics Manager
Stevenage ,Hertfordshire

Summary

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.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Distribution Logistics Manager

JACKS Beauty
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
03.2014 - 09.2023


  • Organised delivery and acquisition of raw materials for business use.
  • Oversaw contract negotiations with external providers, securing transport for goods and equipment.
  • Developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
  • Verified payment and customer information before dispatching goods to destinations.
  • Sourced certificates, manifests and accompanying documents to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
  • Issued shipping instructions and routing guides to facilitate product deliveries to destinations.
  • Enforced established logistics standards to protect consignment from damage or theft.
  • Collated logistics-related information for analysis and process improvement.
  • Established depot and warehouse objectives to fulfil business needs.
  • Troubleshot and formulated strategies for expected and unanticipated logistics issues.
  • Generated different reports for performance review and analysis.

Accounts Executive

GCIS UK LTD
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
07.2005 - 02.2014


  • Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Collated and evaluated data to explore and gain insight of consumer behaviour.
  • Pursued new leads each month to reach targeted quota.
  • Addressed enquiries through phone and email and directed to designated departments.
  • Liaised between clients and sales executives to resolve account management issues.
  • Registered information on database to maintain accurate records.
  • Extracted and assessed data to explore current trends.
  • Collaborated with team to develop marketing strategies.

Accounts Officer

Lister Hospital
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
06.2001 - 05.2004
  • Assisted senior management with ad hoc finance projects.
  • Managed assigned accounts and monitored payment status to reduce past-due payments.
  • Downloaded and printed tender information, recording incoming transactions.
  • Reported on company debtor balances and exposures to inform stakeholders.
  • Developed process improvements and presented to management for approval.
  • Processed invoices and resolved invoice queries to enforce timely payment.
  • Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
  • Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
  • Improved overall process for year-end inventory audits.

Commission Clerk

Windsor Life Insurance
Harlow, Essex
10.1987 - 01.2000
  • Calculated the sales team monthly commission.
  • Answered phones, replied to emails and directed calls to appropriate department.
  • Practiced confidentiality to adhere to company procedures.
  • Gathered and registered information on database.
  • Formulated and submitted weekly reports to manager.
  • Monitored and purchased office supplies to maintain consistent inventory.
  • Transcribed dictations, edited drafts and distributed to department.
  • Assisted customers with additional needs in transporting goods to vehicles, elevating client service.

Financial Administrator

Bookers
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
07.1984 - 09.1987
  • Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
  • Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
  • Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
  • Developed and administered annual budgets following periods of strong analysis and research.

Education

CSE - Mathematics

Heathcote School
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09.1979 - 06.1983

CSE - Biology

Heatcote School
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09.1979 - 06.1983

CSE - English

Heathcote School
Stevenage
09.1979 - 06.1983

CSE - Art

Heathcote School
Stevenage
09.1979 - 09.1983

CSE - Domestic Science/Economics

Heathcote School
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09.1979 - 06.1983

Skills

  • Line management
  • Supply chain management
  • Change management
  • Stock turn improvement
  • Supply network evaluations
  • Supply chain optimisation
  • Operational excellence
  • Process improvement
  • Consumer products
  • Just In Time stock control
  • International customs regulations
  • Logistics operations
  • Dangerous goods compliance
  • Customer service

Timeline

Distribution Logistics Manager

JACKS Beauty
03.2014 - 09.2023

Accounts Executive

GCIS UK LTD
07.2005 - 02.2014

Accounts Officer

Lister Hospital
06.2001 - 05.2004

Commission Clerk

Windsor Life Insurance
10.1987 - 01.2000

Financial Administrator

Bookers
07.1984 - 09.1987

CSE - Mathematics

Heathcote School
09.1979 - 06.1983

CSE - Biology

Heatcote School
09.1979 - 06.1983

CSE - English

Heathcote School
09.1979 - 06.1983

CSE - Art

Heathcote School
09.1979 - 09.1983

CSE - Domestic Science/Economics

Heathcote School
09.1979 - 06.1983

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