Stephen Wood
Coventry
Summary
Reliable warehouse and transport professional with extensive logistics experience in dispatch, stock control, and transport. Proven ability to oversee warehouse operations and coordinate dispatch procedures to achieve operational targets. Recognized for strong organizational skills and attention to detail, excelling in both independent and team environments. Committed to high safety and compliance standards while adapting quickly to new challenges.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Transport Supervisor
Great Bear
Banbury
2023.01 - 2026.03
- Oversee the safe and efficient receipt and dispatch of loads to support shift operations.
- Support and develop drivers through training and operational guidance.
- Investigate incidents and defects, ensuring accurate reporting and corrective actions.
- Monitor driver compliance and ensure company and legal transport regulations are followed.
- Prepare driver paperwork and conduct shift briefings.
- Maintain and update compliance records and operational spreadsheets.
Gatehouse and Despatch Clerk
Great Bear
Banbury
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Managed vehicle check-in and dispatch processes to ensure efficient warehouse operations.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound vehicle movements through the gatehouse.
- Verified and prepared loading documentation for outgoing vehicles.
- Checked vehicle seals and ensured correct paperwork before departure.
- Used warehouse systems to track vehicle movements and deliveries.
- Worked closely with warehouse teams and drivers to maintain smooth operations.
Warehouse Manager
ORN International
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Managing a team of 31 people, including pickers, dispatchers and goods operatives
- Controlling the picking and packing of customers orders, organising cost effective courier charges, and dispatching of palletised orders.
- Booking & controlling the arrival processing of container shipments, including dealing with shipping agents
- Administrating the booking in of stock including amendments, duty and UK charges
- Daily stock checks
- Problem solving skills
- Tasks with projects in, relocation of warehouses and QC process.
- Leading weekly operation meetings and morning briefings to update staff of upcoming day
- Staff training addressing issues and performance.
- Monthly management meeting, updating the directors on performance of the warehouse
- Maintaining staff holiday and arranging additional cover where needed, and recording staff hours.
- Placing and managing customer bespoke orders
- Quality control of all stock and customers bespoke orders
- Resolving customer issues in a clear, courteous and straightforward manner
- Qualified to use forklift, Bendi and Counterbalance, PPT, and Wave machine
Team Leader
ORN International
2009.01 - 2018.01
- Managing a team of 31 people, including pickers, dispatchers and goods operatives
- Controlling the picking and packing of customers orders, organising cost effective courier charges, and dispatching of palletised orders.
- Booking & controlling the arrival processing of container shipments, including dealing with shipping agents
- Administrating the booking in of stock including amendments, duty and UK charges
- Daily stock checks
- Problem solving skills
- Tasks with projects in, relocation of warehouses and QC process.
- Leading weekly operation meetings and morning briefings to update staff of upcoming day
- Staff training addressing issues and performance.
- Monthly management meeting, updating the directors on performance of the warehouse
- Maintaining staff holiday and arranging additional cover where needed, and recording staff hours.
- Placing and managing customer bespoke orders
- Quality control of all stock and customers bespoke orders
- Resolving customer issues in a clear, courteous and straightforward manner
- Qualified to use forklift, Bendi and Counterbalance, PPT, and Wave machine
Full Time Chauffeur
Self Employed
2007.06 - 2009.01
- AUDI CORPORATE CHAUFFEURING FLEET
- Chauffeuring the Chairmen, Directors, Senior Executives and their guests to business meetings, airport transfers, theatre and dinner engagements
- Chauffeuring celebrities to corporate events for example; award ceremonies, charity dinners, theatre and Sporting events.
BRITISH CHAUFFEURING GUILD
- Lady Diana concert-Working with an co-ordinator to collect artists from around the London area, taking them to and from the venue for the duration of the rehearsals the concert and after events. Also providing a security shuttle service for the high profile performers and guests between the Venues.
- Working for the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi for the duration of their 9 week annual summer London visit.
- Numerous engagements chauffeuring various clients and families around southern England most work centering on the greater London area.
- Experienced driver of many vehicles including Audi A6, A8 and Q7, Bentley Arnage T, Bentley Continental, BMW 7 and 5 Series.
- Responsible for the general maintenance and valeting of these vehicles before, during and after events.
Inventory Executive
QEK Global Solutions
1995.06 - 2007.06
- Responsible for managing the Inventory Control department.
- Making sure that movements of vehicles on and off site where processed correctly.
- Stock control including stock takes for up to 11,000 vehicles.
- Customer liaison.
- Health and Safety along with Problem Solving.
Stock Controller
Morane Ltd
1994.01 - 1995.01
- Maintain stock levels
- Analyse all daily reports
- Responsible for purchasing any components
- Stock taking
Stock Control
Tesco
1993.01 - 1994.01
- Maintainer of stock levels for Wines and spirits
- Analysing daily reports
- Ordering of new stock
Education
City and Guilds Passes equivalent to GCSE - Maths, English, History, Geography
Drayton School
Banbury, Oxfordshire 1980.09 - 1985.05
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Warehouse and logistics operations
- Inventory and stock management
- Transport and dispatch coordination
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Shipping and receiving procedures
- Quality inspection and documentation
- Driver coordination and support
Certification
- First Aid at Work Valid from 2006-05-18 to 2009-05-17
- Institute of Advanced Motorists passed test 1994-06-12, and re passed test 2001-12-17.
- Qualified Security Chauffeur - Member of the British Chauffeurs Guild
- Diploma of Merit 2009-06-17
- Bendi and Counterbalance Forklift, PPT Trained
INTERESTS
My main interests are walking and running. Listening to music and collecting records.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have a clean driving licence and have also passed my advanced motorist test with the Institute of Advanced Motorist.
Timeline
Transport Supervisor
Great Bear
2023.01 - 2026.03
Gatehouse and Despatch Clerk
Great Bear
2021.01 - 2023.01
Warehouse Manager
ORN International
2018.01 - 2020.01
Team Leader
ORN International
2009.01 - 2018.01
Full Time Chauffeur
Self Employed
2007.06 - 2009.01
Inventory Executive
QEK Global Solutions
1995.06 - 2007.06
Stock Controller
Morane Ltd
1994.01 - 1995.01
Stock Control
Tesco
1993.01 - 1994.01
City and Guilds Passes equivalent to GCSE - Maths, English, History, Geography
Drayton School
1980.09 - 1985.05
BRITISH CHAUFFEURING GUILD