Mark Barlow
Tamworth,United Kingdom
Summary
Logistics and transport operations professional with over 20 years of experience in high-pressure environments. Expertise in team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in SHEQ processes, transport compliance, route optimization, and operations management. Career includes significant contributions at Gist Limited, Andrew Page, LKQ Euro Car Parts, and now with Certas Energy, showcasing dedication and reliability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Router
Certas Energy
Coleshill, Warwickshire
11.2024 - Current
- Optimised routing for multi-compartment tankers delivering fuel to commercial, domestic, and retail customers.
- Managed live order book across three depots within 150-mile delivery radius.
- Utilisation of 35 HGV drivers to ensure timely deliveries.
Logistics planning manager
LKQ Euro Car Parts
Tamworth, Staffordshire
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Successfully achieved budgetary targets in line with business objectives.
- Planned daily overnight stock replenishment for over 300 outlets across UK, Scotland, and Ireland.
- Maintained relationships with stakeholders and service providers to ensure seamless operations.
- Developed portfolio of over 70 customers, driving significant additional revenue.
- Managed transition of sea port containers to own fleet, enhancing product availability and cost control.
- Optimised fleet movements to minimise environmental impact and reduce empty legs.
- Continuously improved overnight delivery schedule with support from main stakeholders.
Transport shift manager
LKQ Euro Car Parts
Tamworth, Staffordshire
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Coached administrators and first line managers to navigate daily challenges effectively.
- Promoted safe working practices, enhancing overall workplace safety.
- Supported fleet manager in meeting operator licence commitments.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to identify talent and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with departmental managers to align business strategies.
- Ensured adherence to individual and team KPIs.
- Optimised routing and fleet efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
Transport manager
Andrew Page
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Established transport start-up for purpose-built NDC and managed daily operations.
- Led operator licence application and procured HGV vehicles efficiently.
- Recruited transport team and drivers to enhance service delivery.
- Implemented safe working practices and procedures in collaboration with health and safety team.
- Spearheaded transition from day to overnight deliveries, significantly improving service efficiency.
- Expanded operating centres to accommodate business growth and increase capacity.
- Fostered trust within team, enhancing dynamics and promoting operational excellence.
Transport shift manager
Gist Limited
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
01.2002 - 05.2012
- Led team of transport professionals across three shifts, ensuring smooth operations and safety.
- Managed over 100 HGV temperature-controlled vehicles and 140+ drivers for timely deliveries.
- Coached and mentored team members to enhance productivity and performance.
- Promoted stringent safety, health, environment, and quality standards.
- Served as SAFED fuel champion to optimise fuel usage.
- Adapted operations during peak periods to meet customer demands.
- Ensured high training standards through effective mentoring of driver trainers.
- Established collaborative relationships with trade union representatives to support business objectives.
Education
GCSE - Maths + English + Geography + History + PE
Kingstone Secondary School
Barnsley07.1988
Skills
- Well-being champion
- Health and safety management
- Fleet compliance and licensing
- Vehicle routing optimization
- Operations leadership
- Self-motivation
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Customer service excellence
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Problem-solving expertise
- HR and people processes management
- Change leadership
- Effective communication
- Calmness under pressure
Affiliations
- In recent years I was fortunate to coach an under 11's football team, which carries most of life's experiences. I now have a border collie and a very old camper, both of which take up a lot of my spare time.
Certification
CPC TM National 2002 (OCR)
CPC TM International 2019 (OCR)
TM CPC 5 year refresher(October 2024)
Timeline
Router
Certas Energy
11.2024 - Current
Logistics planning manager
LKQ Euro Car Parts
06.2022 - 10.2024
Transport shift manager
LKQ Euro Car Parts
06.2018 - 06.2021
Transport manager
Andrew Page
06.2012 - 06.2018
Transport shift manager
Gist Limited
01.2002 - 05.2012
GCSE - Maths + English + Geography + History + PE
Kingstone Secondary School
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