Peter Leonard Danbury
Coventry
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in operational planning and support, specialising in assisting managers and planners to optimise daily workflows and project execution. Demonstrates expertise in European deliveries, supplier management, cost analysis, and contract creation, alongside developing comprehensive manuals for planning processes. Skilled in time-critical decision-making, stock reconciliation, compliance understanding, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail to meet deadlines effectively. Committed to advancing into senior roles by leveraging training and hands-on experience to drive efficiency and excellence within organisational operations.
Driven Logistics Controller with strong organisational and problem-solving skills, coupled with expertise in supply chain management. Adept in coordinating shipments, managing inventory, and ensuring timely delivery. Committed to optimising logistics operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Logistics controller
IPP Logipal
01.2015 - 03.2026
- Assisted my manager with the support with background work regarding the OWT plan daily, projects and support to the planners to support my manager.
- Support the OWT planners on daily basis to help them maintain and help plan efficiently and to support them with any issues or questions. I also worked on European deliveries, supplier, contacts, costs and the supplier contracts and creating manuals for various planning aspects.
- TD Buffer storage locations initially helped create the set up and now daily maintain them and support colleagues within the TD buffers process.
- Check ISP invoice queries and provide support to accounts and hauliers on discrepancies daily.
- Support the admin with any help and guidance when required.
- I look after our TCD side (Transport Consolidation depots), reconcile them weekly or help and support colleagues with the Maintaining them.
- Planned multiple different areas of Planning, OWT, Trade Direct Collections. I am confident and efficient planner on all areas.
Transport Planner
IPP Logipal
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Assisted in planning collections from collection points to arrange transport for pallet collection.
Coordinated with transporters to ensure up-to-date insurance documentation.
Scheduled delivery of empty pallets to various depots across the country.
Organised regular collections every Wednesday and Thursday in line with customer requirements.
Updated spreadsheets daily and communicated with customers regarding collection schedules.
Maintained accurate records in the system based on information from collection points.
Followed up with transporters to confirm timely collections.
Senior Service Centre
IPP Logipal
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Assisted team leader by covering responsibilities during absence.
Supported team morale initiatives by encouraging collaboration and communication.
Handled incoming and outgoing calls to customers across England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Coordinated with transport planner to organise pallet collections from various sites.
Service Centre
IPP Logipal
01.2008 - 01.2009
- IPP Logipal is a supplier of pallets to a variety of customers including Walkers crisps, Highland Spring and SCA. These customers supply all major supermarkets and Cash and Carry sites. My duties included making and receiving calls in the service centre from and to all our customers, which included sites all over England, Scotland and Ireland. I also had to call our sites to find out if they had any of our pallets that they no longer needed which were required to be collected from their site. After getting all the relevant information I passed this to our Transport Planner who planned the collection of pallets.
IT support engineer
Grapevine Ltd / 60 Minute Websites
11.2007 - 12.2007
- Assisted in implementing and testing basic structured network infrastructure using Cat5 cabling systems.
- Supported installation and configuration of network ports and conducted basic testing of systems.
- Facilitated network setup for small office environments using Ethernet connections.
IT Support (internship)
ICS London Ltd
10.2005 - 05.2006
- Achieved successful project completion through training and participation in company-led initiatives.
- Enhanced network support on Windows Server platforms, facilitating smooth project lifecycles.
- Resolved issues with DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, IPSec, firewall, and IIS configurations.
- Optimised management of LAN and WAN infrastructure, ensuring effective operation of switches and routers.
- Documented active directory design and network infrastructure, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Strengthened domain and internet/intranet security measures.
- Delivered live ASP.NET projects as part of a three-member web development team.
- Completed MCSD.NET and part of the MCDBA courses, enhancing professional qualifications.
- Developed robust ASP.NET web applications using Visual C#, JScript, and SQL.
- Expanded knowledge in debugging and XML technologies through hands-on experience with VS.NET 2003 IDE.
Offline Support
UYT Ltd, Coventry
02.2002 - 09.2005
- Managed customer orders to ensure timely resolution of issues.
Maintained and updated order information within in-house systems.
Supported scheduling and shipping processes under team leader's guidance.
Operated forklift as a fully qualified driver. - Provided assistance to new staff members; fostered a supportive work environment within the team.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives with innovative ideas and suggestions.
Quality control and Production Planning
C.R. Plating Ltd
07.1992 - 01.2002
- Assisted in booking-in all customer work and booking-out dispatches.
- Supported stock management by monitoring levels and ordering necessary chemicals and tools for factory operations.
- Conducted quality checks on electroplated items to ensure acceptable standards before dispatch.
- Operated fork-lift for loading and unloading tasks to and from customers.
- Performed administrative duties related to stock control system, including filing orders and invoices.
- Communicated effectively with customers and suppliers to facilitate operations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
Operating Inspector
Dyson Castings Ltd.
05.1992 - 07.1992
- Using the milling, grinding, polishing machinery to finish casted work. This position was a short interruption. My elder brother lived in Milton Keynes and I was attempting, for the first time, to move away from home and become more independent. I did not fully succeed at this attempt, but did learn some very valuable lessons that see me well for my future
Electroplating Engineer (Barrel Line Operator)
C.R. Plating Ltd.
09.1988 - 05.1992
- Assisted with general labour tasks, including cleaning and maintaining tidiness within factory premises.
- Supported operations by organising materials and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Contributed to team efforts by performing basic maintenance duties as required.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Logistics and Transport
CILT
01.2017 - 05.2017
Sport for Life -
Liverpool Football Club
NVQ Level 3 Certificate - Customer Service
CILT
08.2014 -
Microsoft Excel Intermediate Advance Course - Microsoft Excel Intermediate Advance Course
CILT
Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course - Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course
CILT
05.2012 -
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
CILT
01.2010 - 06.2010
Steward Training Course - Steward Training Course
Coventry City Football Club
11.2005 - 11.2005
Fire Safety Awareness - Fire Safety Awareness
Coventry City Football Club
11.2005 - 11.2005
First Aid Awareness - First Aid
Coventry City Football Club
11.2005 - 11.2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Seminars
Birmingham
NVQ Level 5 - Basic Electroplating & Metal Finishing Course
Aston University
09.1997 - 12.1997
GCSEs - High School
Alderman Callow School and Community College
Coventry 01.1983 - 01.1988
Skills
- Training from Immediate manager on work related to my next step for a Senior Role
- Assisting my manager with the support with background work regarding the OWT plan daily, projects and support to the planners to support my manager
- Support the OWT planners on daily basis to help them maintain and help plan efficiently and to support them with any issues or questions I also worked on European deliveries, supplier, contacts, costs and the supplier contracts and creating manuals for various planning aspects
- Also work to deadlines - Detail is essential and ensure every box is ticked
- Time-critical decision making
- Stock reconciliation
- Compliance understanding
- Time-Sensitive deliveries
Affiliations
- Football, Aquatics, badminton, golf, motor racing, Baseball, Cycling, Walks
REFERENCES
- Available Upon Request
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Logistics and Transport
CILT
01.2017 - 05.2017
Logistics controller
IPP Logipal
01.2015 - 03.2026
NVQ Level 3 Certificate - Customer Service
CILT
08.2014 -
Senior Service Centre
IPP Logipal
09.2012 - 12.2015
Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course - Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course
CILT
05.2012 -
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
CILT
01.2010 - 06.2010
Transport Planner
IPP Logipal
01.2009 - 01.2015
Service Centre
IPP Logipal
01.2008 - 01.2009
IT support engineer
Grapevine Ltd / 60 Minute Websites
11.2007 - 12.2007
Steward Training Course - Steward Training Course
Coventry City Football Club
11.2005 - 11.2005
Fire Safety Awareness - Fire Safety Awareness
Coventry City Football Club
11.2005 - 11.2005
First Aid Awareness - First Aid
Coventry City Football Club
11.2005 - 11.2005
IT Support (internship)
ICS London Ltd
10.2005 - 05.2006
Offline Support
UYT Ltd, Coventry
02.2002 - 09.2005
NVQ Level 5 - Basic Electroplating & Metal Finishing Course
Aston University
09.1997 - 12.1997
Quality control and Production Planning
C.R. Plating Ltd
07.1992 - 01.2002
Operating Inspector
Dyson Castings Ltd.
05.1992 - 07.1992
Electroplating Engineer (Barrel Line Operator)
C.R. Plating Ltd.
09.1988 - 05.1992
GCSEs - High School
Alderman Callow School and Community College
01.1983 - 01.1988
Sport for Life -
Liverpool Football Club
Microsoft Excel Intermediate Advance Course - Microsoft Excel Intermediate Advance Course
CILT
Certificate of Higher Education - Seminars
Birmingham