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Rowan Dell

Summary

Resourceful professional skilled in logistics transformation and supply chain management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through strong organisational skills and effective team leadership. Committed to driving productivity improvements and streamlining processes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

European Logistics and Order Management

Syngenta
Manchester
03.2022 - 08.2025
  • Advised on transport types, routes, and schedules to optimise operational efficiency.
  • Led projects that supported logistics strategies and planning initiatives.
  • Educated teams on best practices for enhancing logistics operations.
  • Generated reports for performance analysis and review (Power BI)
  • Facilitated team meetings to communicate logistics objectives clearly.
  • Collaborated across functions to promote a cohesive working environment.
  • Defined KPI targets to uphold high standards within the team (OTIF, 4PL performance)

Operations Management

Wincanton
Manchester
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Analysed performance metrics to identify operational improvement areas (Kaleris system)
  • Streamlined processes to optimise operations and enhance efficiency.
  • Managed vendor relationships ensuring timely service delivery. (CarrierNet system)
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable ways of working and executed changes within matrix environment

Transport Planning

Wincanton
Manchester
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Conducted regular training sessions to enhance skills of drivers and staff members.
  • Communicated with hauliers for timely delivery updates.
  • Calculated and conveyed accurate ETAs to customers.
  • Planned driver routes for effective cost-effectiveness and service level
  • Evaluated transport systems and recommended necessary upgrades (Transporean, ORTEC)

Warehousing

Wincanton
Manchester
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Achieved efficient operations by implementing new warehouse standards
  • Facilitated communication between shifts to enhance overall continuity and effectiveness.
  • Coordinated training sessions to build staff capability levels (Click & Collect & Manhattan WMS)
  • Conducted performance reviews, delivering constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Ensured a safe work environment through regular safety checks.
  • Focused on continuous improvement initiatives to boost operational efficiency.

Education

BSc (Hons) - International Management and French

University of Bath
Bath
09.2014 - 06.2020

Skills

  • SAP software proficiency
  • Microsoft Office suite mastery

Languages

French
Fluent

Certification

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Affiliations

  • Sport and Reading

Accomplishments

Link Community Development - charity hitch-hike (Bath to Marrakesh)

Duke of Edinburgh - Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards

Timeline

European Logistics and Order Management

Syngenta
03.2022 - 08.2025

Operations Management

Wincanton
01.2020 - 02.2022

Transport Planning

Wincanton
09.2018 - 12.2020

Warehousing

Wincanton
09.2017 - 08.2018

BSc (Hons) - International Management and French

University of Bath
09.2014 - 06.2020
Rowan Dell