Tom Meakins
Summary
Highly organised individual and a great team player who brings motivation to the workforce. Down to earth, friendly and approachable, with excellent time management and attention to detail. Calm and analytical
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commodities and Logistics Coordinator
Veolia UK
London
2024.08 - 2026.05
- Responsible for organising the sale and purchase of Metals and Bottled Glass recyclates from Veolia Material Recovery Facilities and other Veolia facilities in the UK. Arranging internal movements between sites. Managing Domestic Fibre.
- Coordinating domestic and overseas logistics with sites and customers. Working with a number of different hauliers and vehicles.
- Producing tonnage reports and monthly forecasts. Monitoring the daily credit limit report and liaising with the Sales Executives to arrange early remittance from customers. Approving/rejecting charges from hauliers based on Veolia terms and conditions.
Transport Coordinator
Kesslers London
London
2024.03 - 2024.08
- Managing transportation schedules, ensuring timely delivery and collection of goods including hire, in a solutions focused manner
- Selecting the appropriate transport provider from the list of approved suppliers
- Coordinating with 3PL suppliers and drivers, as well as internal teams, to facilitate efficient transport logistics
- Booking off/creating invoices and delivery notes, and raising/closing POs
Customs Coordinator
APL Logistics
London
2020.12 - 2024.02
- Managing the entire Airfreight process for APL's biggest account. Classifying products using UK trade tariff and completing CFSP entries to CDS
- Claiming/amalgamating cargo for sea imports using Destin8 and CNS, and submitting full customs declarations with Descartes
- Completing full import declarations for Road freight; including Inventory-linked and GVMS cargo
- Adding tariff preference for lower duty rates if vendors belong to global trading schemes
Gallery Services Logistics Estimator
Momart
London
2015.10 - 2020.09
- Estimating costs for Fine Art logistics and installation
- Using bespoke shipment load plan
- Building rapport with private clients and re-evaluating estimates
- Proactively presenting innovative solutions for tailored logistical service
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
University of Essex
Colchester 2010.10 - 2013.07
Skills
- Microsoft office / Google Sheets
- Commercial customs systems
- Logistics ERP systems including credit limit and account management
- Cross departmental liaising
- Data entry and numeracy
- Supply chain forecasting
- Data analysis
Websites
Languages
English - native
Timeline
Commodities and Logistics Coordinator
Veolia UK
2024.08 - 2026.05
Transport Coordinator
Kesslers London
2024.03 - 2024.08
Customs Coordinator
APL Logistics
2020.12 - 2024.02
Gallery Services Logistics Estimator
Momart
2015.10 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
University of Essex
2010.10 - 2013.07