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Richard Bush (CMILT)
Supply Chain Specialist
Swindon,Oxfordshire
Summary
I am a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a diverse background and a proven track record of success. My passion for this industry has driven me to continuously seek opportunities for growth and development, making me a versatile candidate for a wide range of job roles. I am known for my exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, which enabled me to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. I thrive under pressure and am adept at prioritising tasks to meet important deadlines. I am a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a diverse background and a proven track record of success. My passion for this industry has driven me to continuously seek opportunities for growth and development, making me a versatile candidate for a wide range of job roles. Furthermore, my commitment to continuous improvement drives me to stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies. I am confident that my adaptability, teamwork, and dedication make me a valuable asset to any organisation.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
Terrafirma Roadways Ltd
Radley, Oxfordshire
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Initiated and drove programmes to enhance consistency, availability, and contingency planning for vehicle and plant machinery breakdowns
- Collaborated with the Transport and Plant Manager to align schedules for MOTs, PMIs, brake tests, and LOLERs, engaging three suppliers to ensure smooth operations without affecting customer projects
- Led a refurbishment programme for seven Class II HGV Waggon and Drag (W&D) units, upgrading them to an “as-new” standard, including fitted cranes, which would reduce breakdowns by at least 50%
- Reengineered the design of existing grabs for W&D and Ducks to ensure structural integrity and LOLER certification
- Recovered five unused grabs from the parent company in the US, saving £15k each
- Increased the number of Loaders from three to five by renewing rental agreements, ensuring all were "road-legal,” to eliminate circa 10% haulage costs per project, enhance project profitability, and reduce carbon footprint
- Paired Skid-steers with added Loaders to improve operational effectiveness and productivity by 15%
- Established a robust maintenance programme for vehicles and plants to prevent future breakdowns
- Responsible for initiating and raising multiple CapEx's, including Duck plant equipment and three different types of trailers used by the business, to allow it to operate more safely and enhance fleet flexibility at customer sites
- Took on facilities management for the Radley Offices and yard, enhancing the work environment by evaluating and upgrading cleaning services to higher standard
- Collated logistics-related information for analysis and process improvement.
- Onboarded an additional facilities contractor to address outstanding building maintenance, including cleaning, gardening, carpeting, painting, and decorating
- Evaluated supplier services against performance criteria, identifying improvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with the business legal team in the US and the UK-approved legal team to manage business leases and new office space within the existing building
- Onboarded and liaised with land agents to ensure the best interests of the business were maintained
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
Reaction Engines Ltd
Culham, Oxfordshire
05.2018 - 03.2024
- Implemented a strategic procurement process for capital equipment that reduced costs by 26% demonstrating strong negotiation skills and attention to detail, improving efficiency by 53%
- Evaluated the resources needed to secure and continue to operate a proactive and responsive logistics and warehouse service, assuring all systems processes and daily performances met the business's growth needs whilst also successfully integrating MRP/ERP systems
- Identified and implemented the tools and processes to facilitate a seamless flow of materials throughout the business
- Established the warehouse logistics requirements and devised an effective warehouse logistics plan to assure a continuous high level of service to all stakeholders within the organisation
- Created, integrated, and maintained the warehouse facilities supporting the cross-site business strategies
- Maintained a safe and secure working environment for all staff within the establishment
- Accurately documented the establishment's policies, procedures, and work practices to guarantee compliance with AS9100 audits, facilitating the successful completion of audits
- Effectively conveyed the set targets to the logistics team and ensured all employees had the information needed to achieve these set objectives
- Created and developed a logistics training matrix available to all members of the team, producing different initiatives within the logistical areas of the business
- Coordinated the staff training activities and vehicle maintenance procedures for the entire fleet of vehicles as well as the forklifts onsite, always ensuring compliance with vehicle safety standards
- Managed warehouse inventories, suggesting and implementing ideas to improve product movement processes.
Operations Manager
Royal Mail Group
Swindon, Wiltshire
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Accountable for controlling a shift budget of £5.1M whilst spearheading a team of managers and an additional 185 frontline employees, ensuring all operations were carried out with the highest of efficiencies
- Directed the Human resource management team, establishing strong employee relations, conducting appraisals, leading the coaching, training, and recruitment processes whilst monitoring the performance of the entire team
- Increased the overall employee satisfaction rating by approximately 8 points through adopting an inspiring leadership approach, being innovative, fair, and compassionate
- Played an integral role in the supervision of adherence to the work plan, influencing the drive to achieve the national work plan objectives and shift KPIs
- Spearheaded the successful execution of taking the 7-steps to operational enhancement throughout each work function, facilitating an efficient and safe working environment
- Ownership of health and safety compliance assuring the adherence to and enforcing all H&S standards and procedures
- Propelled improvements within the tracked work area by 6%
- Performed in-depth root cause analysis to identify and mitigate posed risks to operations
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
Purchasing/Materials Leader and Warehouse Manager
Ariens Company Ltd
Great Haseley, Oxfordshire
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed warehouse inventories, suggesting and implementing ideas to improve product movement processes.
- Improved warehouse layout to maximise storage space.
- Delegated tasks and coordinated warehouse workflow to support continuous productivity.
- Investigated process faults and devised targeted solutions.
- Verified completion of team member training and orientation sessions.
- Briefed team on productivity targets and process changes.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in alignment with safety protocols.
- Delivered performance appraisals to drive team productivity.
- Exceeded warehouse productivity targets with consistent operational oversight.
- Analysed inventory reports to achieve strong product availability.
Purchasing Leader
Dematic Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2012
Director
Logistics Support Services UK Ltd
11.2010 - 03.2012
Logistic Supply Chain Manager
Royal Air Force
10.1988 - 11.2010
Education
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Oxford College of Procurement and Supply
Oxford 03.2019 -
CIPS Level 4 - Purchasing and Supply
Oxford College of Procurement and Supply
Oxford 02.2018 - 02.2019
CILT (UK) – Level 3 Certificate - Logistics and Transport
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
London 12.2010 - 01.2011
NEBOSH General Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Nebosh
United Kindom 10.2010 - 11.2010
IOSH Risk Assessor - Managing Safely and Manual Handling Instructional Techniques
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
United Kingdom 09.2010 - 10.2010
A1 Level 3 - Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
United Kingdom 05.2010 - 07.2010
ILM Award - Workplace Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Manager
European Institute of Leadership and Management
United Kingdom 03.2010 - 03.2010
BTEC Level 4 Professional Certificate - Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)
Edexcel
United Kingdom 09.2009 - 10.2009
O Level - Business/Commerce, General
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom 09.1993 - 06.1994
Skills
Leadership and Managem
Purchasing management
Safety standards
Logistics oversight
Inventory control
Supply chain management
Customs compliance
Business case outputs
LEAN initiatives
Negotiation and communication
Compliance standards
Certification
CMILT
Affiliations
Institute of Export & International Trade, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Software
Excel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Terrafirma Roadways Ltd
04.2024 - 10.2024
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Oxford College of Procurement and Supply
03.2019 -
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
Reaction Engines Ltd
05.2018 - 03.2024
CIPS Level 4 - Purchasing and Supply
Oxford College of Procurement and Supply
02.2018 - 02.2019
Operations Manager
Royal Mail Group
06.2016 - 02.2018
Purchasing/Materials Leader and Warehouse Manager
Ariens Company Ltd
01.2013 - 03.2016
Purchasing Leader
Dematic Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2012
CILT (UK) – Level 3 Certificate - Logistics and Transport
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
12.2010 - 01.2011
Director
Logistics Support Services UK Ltd
11.2010 - 03.2012
NEBOSH General Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Nebosh
10.2010 - 11.2010
IOSH Risk Assessor - Managing Safely and Manual Handling Instructional Techniques
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
09.2010 - 10.2010
A1 Level 3 - Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
05.2010 - 07.2010
ILM Award - Workplace Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Manager
European Institute of Leadership and Management
03.2010 - 03.2010
BTEC Level 4 Professional Certificate - Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)
Edexcel
09.2009 - 10.2009
O Level - Business/Commerce, General
University of Cambridge
09.1993 - 06.1994
Logistic Supply Chain Manager
Royal Air Force
10.1988 - 11.2010
CMILT