Stephen Alan Randle
Poole,Dorset
Summary
Logistics professional with over thirty years of experience in inventory supply chain and warehouse management across the Royal Navy, local health and safety companies, and the NHS. Expertise in enhancing performance and efficiency through change management and value-adding processes, consistently achieving service excellence. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines and budgets while working independently. Strong interpersonal communication skills facilitate the development of positive relationships in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supply Chain Improvements & Project Manager
University Hospitals Dorset
Bournemouth, Dorset
2023.04 - 2026.05
- Assisted in managing supply chain projects to ensure timely deliveries.
- Updated intranet pages to maintain accuracy during hospital merger.
- Supported development of inventory management processes through staff training.
- Served as contact point for staff facing system challenges.
- Led project team during implementation of inventory management system.
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
- Updated procedures for logistics related to manual handling equipment.
- Managed introduction and set up and working processes of warehouse receipting hub, which has resulted in over 90% of orders reaching their recipient with 24 hours of being received in warehouse.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
Supply Chain Manager
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, Dorset
2018.11 - 2023.04
- Assisted in managing team of 28 staff for logistics and inventory services at Poole Hospital.
- Supported daily requirements for hospital operations across critical areas, including theatre, critical care, and ward stock, ensuring timely replenishment and delivery of stock.
- Coordinated linen requirements for outsourced service to ensure availability for patient care.
- Facilitated collection, delivery, and franking of mail within designated time frames.
- Aided in conducting stock reviews on theatre stores leading to significant savings.
- Helped implement stock review system for wards, promoting efficiency in stock management.
Inventory Manager
Tower Supplies
Poole, Dorset
2014.01 - 2018.11
- Assisted in managing daily warehouse operations and supporting team of 30 staff to ensure timely picking, packing, and dispatching of orders.
- Promoted safety-first approach to all warehouse tasks, ensuring all team members understood current health and safety regulations.
- Supported efforts to meet or exceed KPIs established by senior management.
- Communicated with external suppliers to confirm timely and quality delivery of incoming stock.
- Collaborated with procurement team regarding stock levels, forecasting, and lead times.
- Improved overall efficiency with detailed analysis of supply chain operations.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Risk Assessment
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Bournemouth 2025.03 - 2025.06
BTEC Level 5 - Leadership and Management
University of Somerset
Yeovil, Somerset 2012.05 - 2013.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Management in Logistics & Transport
Chartered Institute Logistics & Transport
Belfast 2013.03 - 2013.04
Higher National Diploma - Management and Leadership (QCF)
Chartered Management Institute
Portsmouth 2010.04 - 2010.05
Diploma of Higher Education - First Line Management (QCF)
Chartered Management Institute
Portsmouth 2010.01 - 2010.02
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Leadership and team management
- Pressure management and multitasking
- Decisive judgment and decision-making
- Self-motivation and work ethic
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Risk assessment expertise
- Crisis response preparedness
- Trustworthiness and reliability
- First aid certification
Certification
- BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management 2013
- Chartered Institute Logistics & Transport Level 5 Professional Diploma in: 2013
- Management in Logistics and Transport
- Supply Chain Management
- Retail Logistics
- Project Management
- CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and leadership (QCF) 2010
- CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management (QCF) 2010
- City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods (A1) 2010
- NVQ Level 3 in Warehousing & Storage 2009
- ILM in Warehousing & Storage 2009
- NEBSS Royal Society of Arts City & Guilds 2002
- Clean Full UK Driving Licence 1989
- First Aid Qualified 2022
LEISURE INTERESTS
Taking part in Endurance competitions, keeping fit and spending time with my family.
Affiliations
- Ultra marathons, either competing or volunteering. As a volunteer I can bring my leadership skills to the fore in helping other participants completing their goals.
- Paddle Boarding
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Risk Assessment
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
2025.03 - 2025.06
Supply Chain Improvements & Project Manager
University Hospitals Dorset
2023.04 - 2026.05
Supply Chain Manager
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2018.11 - 2023.04
Inventory Manager
Tower Supplies
2014.01 - 2018.11
Diploma of Higher Education - Management in Logistics & Transport
Chartered Institute Logistics & Transport
2013.03 - 2013.04
BTEC Level 5 - Leadership and Management
University of Somerset
2012.05 - 2013.05
Higher National Diploma - Management and Leadership (QCF)
Chartered Management Institute
2010.04 - 2010.05
Diploma of Higher Education - First Line Management (QCF)
Chartered Management Institute
2010.01 - 2010.02