Ross Marshall
Erskine,Renfrewshire
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in supply chain forecasting and third-party logistics, with a solid background in international shipping. Proficient in electrical and mechanical engineering, capable of interpreting technical drawings. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory management systems contributes to enhanced operational efficiency. Committed to utilizing effective communication skills to drive organizational success and optimize logistics processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Execution Stock and Logistics Owner
Cefetra ltd
Paisley, Renfrewshire
2025.03 - 2026.04
- Oversaw transport cost monitoring to strategically identify areas for savings.
- Partnered with suppliers to ensure optimal stock levels were maintained.
- Worked alongside sales team to enhance accuracy in forecasting and stock management.
- Facilitated training for new recruits on inventory management software, leading to improved performance levels.
- Directed route planning and established strong relationships with third-party transport companies.
Transport Administrator
Enva Scotland
2024.11 - 2025.02
- Assisted in planning transport routes for hazardous waste collection.
- Supported administrative tasks within hazardous waste division.
- Helped manage ash recovery contracts with subcontractors for safe disposal operations.
Transport Planner
Kent Foods Ltd/Albex Group
2024.02 - 2024.11
- Oversaw planning and coordination of artic vehicle fleets as third-party planner from February.
- Managed relationships with external haulage companies to fulfil operational requirements.
- Enhanced import operations by liaising with European haulage firms and mastering import documentation.
Warehouse Admin/Transport Controller
Bidfood
Paisley
2022.01 - 2023.12
- Oversaw learning of voice interface system to streamline organisation of picking tasks for leading industry company.
- Coordinated general office administration to improve operational efficiency.
- Managed order picking across multiple departments while adhering to strict time constraints.
- Directed transport operations as transport controller, optimising route planning for diverse vehicle classes on a nightly basis.
Trainee Signalling Design Engineer
Network Rail
2018.03 - 2021.12
- Assisted teams in delivering projects within time and budget constraints.
- Supported organisational efforts through strong organisational skills.
- Gained technical and engineering-based knowledge through collaborative teamwork nationwide.
- Contributed to health and safety compliance with relevant qualifications.
- Utilised Microsoft Office Suite and various technical software, including MicroStation and CAD programs.
- Aided the signalling design team on multi-million pound contracts for two years.
- Participated in an intensive rail engineering qualification and NVQ with Babcock and the National High-Speed Rail College for 18 months.
- Provided support to project engineering teams for seven months and served as an on-call maintenance engineer for six months at Paisley S&T Depot.
Customer Service Assistant/Supervisor
WM Morrisons
2015.04 - 2018.03
- Assisted customers with transactions on tills.
- Facilitated effective communication with team members.
- Collaborated with colleagues to achieve positive appraisal results.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Engineering Systems
Glasgow Clyde College
Anniesland 2016.08 - 2017.06
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - High School Education
Park Mains High School
Erskine, Renfrewshire 2010.08 - 2016.05
Skills
- Efficient communication
- Supply chain forecasting
- Third-Party logistics experience
- International shipping knowledge
- Electrical and Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Ability to understand and read technical drawings
- Microsoft office suite mastery
- Inventory management systems familiarity
Affiliations
- Computer tinkering
- Various musical instruments
- Rugby
Languages
German
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Execution Stock and Logistics Owner
Cefetra ltd
2025.03 - 2026.04
Transport Administrator
Enva Scotland
2024.11 - 2025.02
Transport Planner
Kent Foods Ltd/Albex Group
2024.02 - 2024.11
Warehouse Admin/Transport Controller
Bidfood
2022.01 - 2023.12
Trainee Signalling Design Engineer
Network Rail
2018.03 - 2021.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Engineering Systems
Glasgow Clyde College
2016.08 - 2017.06
Customer Service Assistant/Supervisor
WM Morrisons
2015.04 - 2018.03
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - High School Education
Park Mains High School
2010.08 - 2016.05