Brexit & International Trade Compliance

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Helping UK and International businesses to achieve smooth import and export clearance through compliant procedures and processes.

Experiencing delays in customs, tax and duty higher than expected, wondering if there’s a better way? – there is, contact me now and discover how I’ve helped other businesses to be compliant.

  • VAT Registration and Guidance.
  • EORI – Economic Operators Registration and Identification number.
  • Harmonised Tariff Code / Commodity code selection for compliance and duty efficiency.
  • Duty deferment advice.
  • IOR – Importer of Record.
  • EU One Stop Shop (OSS) / Import One Stop Shop (IOSS).
  • Documentation and Compliance – Single Administrative Document (SAD/C88).

eCommerce Fulfilment Centre

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SCM Logo Programme Manager for a Major Fashion eCommerce Implementation.

  • Construction of a 60,000 sq. ft. Mezzanine including sprinklers, lighting and lifts.
  • Systems implementation including WMS / TMS (multiple carrier management) / Webshop Integration / Customer Service.
  • Set up of all processing areas inbound, receiving, VAS, returns and over 60,000 dynamic pick locations.
  • Recruitment of management team including GM, Ops Managers, Team Leads and c50 direct FTE.
  • Training of all staff in all processes in advance of go live. Train the trainer process introduced to create ‘go to’ Subject Matter Experts leading to a managed skills matrix.
  • Carrier selection, commercial negotiation and implementation.
  • Stock transfer and stock build through to go live.
  • Preparation of the facility including the transfer out of 5 live operating contracts.

Digital Transformation – E2E Solution

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SCM LogoDevelopment and Implementation of a Major Turnkey Digital Transformation Project.

  • Front End Web shop with integrated payment solutions (including IVR), web chat, inventory management, workforce management and carrier management systems.
  • Solution design from blue print to high level design (HLD) through to detailed low level design (LLD) and into implementation.
  • L1-L4 Customer service centre set-up.
  • Selection of installation partners and creation of contractual framework including SLA and penalty mechanisms.
  • Forward and Reverse Logistics set up including; inventory management (central and field engineer stock), kitting, testing and triage.
  • Implementation of required quality and security standards including PCI DSS and ISO 22301. 
  • Selection and commercial negotiation with carriers.

Global Supply Chain Set-Up.

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SCM Logo Global Supply Network design and implementation for a global blue chip personal care products manufacturer.
  • Designed an implemented a network to supply cosmetic products across the world from a single source plan in South America.
  • Solution included coordinating small volumes to meet factory MOQ and container fill needs.
  • Implemented a network of de-consolidation centres.
  • Introduced a commercial model to meet the needs of individual Marketing & Sales Organisations (MSO) including demand flow, currency fluctuation and cost to serve ratios.
  • Cost to serve modelling from factory to warehouse by event to enable value engineering; – Factory – Inland Transfer – Port – Ocean – Port – Customs Clearance – Taxes – Linehaul – Handling – Storage.

European JiT Automotive Collection Service.

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SCM Logo Implemented and ‘scaled up’ a European JiT automotive collection service.

  • Converted infrequent EXW shipments to regular/daily/hourly JiT shipments.
  • Conducted cost down negotiations with automotive suppliers (all tiers).
  • Carried out process mapping of supplier operations to identify and eliminate waste.
  • Introduced dynamic network reviews.
  • Implemented RTP to support sequencing and Kanban operations.
  • Used network/round-robin and FTL solution according to supply/demand/geographic needs.
  • Integrated sub-programmes for individual product launches.
  • Annualised value of c£12m.
  • Achieved 10% cost reduction.