Thomas Travers
Belper
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in transport economics and logistics coordination, with strong efficiency and implementing cost-reduction strategies. Proven track record in vendor negotiation and compliance adherence, ensuring seamless logistics operations. Skilled in critical decision making and transport team management, driving success through strategic planning and execution. I have a strong passion for transport and I'm always looking to improve my skills and enhance my career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Transport operations manager
Wincanton PLC
12.2022 - Current
- Manage transport operations for B&Q contract, enhancing trunking and home delivery network.
- Achieved and exceeded customer KPIs through strategic planning and execution.
- Coordinated tasks effectively by liaising with drivers and shift managers.
- Negotiated contracts with subcontractors, resulting in cost-effective solutions.
- Developed contingency plans that improved crisis management processes.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly to elevate satisfaction levels.
- Implemented weekly backhaul revenue strategies, generating £4,000 per week.
- Previous Wincanton experienced involved 1 year as transport manager for the Primark contract, also part of the launch team for contract go lives for New look , JET2 and JD sports
Senior transport planner
DHL
03.2020 - 12.2022
Rental manager
Aplant (sunbelt rentals)
07.2016 - 03.2020
Education
GCSEs -
The JCB Academy
Skills
- Knowledge of transport economics
- Vendor negotiation
- Operational efficiency
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Logistics coordination
- Compliance adherence
- Critical decision making
- Transport team management
Affiliations
- Football
- Gym
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transport operations manager
Wincanton PLC
12.2022 - Current
Senior transport planner
DHL
03.2020 - 12.2022
Rental manager
Aplant (sunbelt rentals)
07.2016 - 03.2020
GCSEs -
The JCB Academy
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