eCommerce Fulfilment Centre

February 14, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

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.

New Warehouse Transfer and Set-up and Implementation.

February 7, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

Managed the transfer of existing multi-site operations into a green field, new build warehouse.

250,000 sq. ft. new-build facility.
9 live contracts were successfully transferred.
c250 staff recruited/transferred by a phased implementation.
Responsible for client relationships, ensuring project status and expectations were clearly communicated and managed.

Benchmarking and Cost to Serve Modelling.

February 6, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

Benchmarking and Cost to Serve modelling completed for major fmcg and 3pls. Comparing ‘apples with apples’ is about ensuring the baseline and reference points are fully understood and relevant before starting the journey to improved performance.

Introduced benchmarking to a number of retail and fmcg operations, covering all aspects from productivity, accuracy and timeliness to staff turnover.
Completed ‘cost to serve’ modelling using Process Mapping and IE methods.
Combined efforts reduced costs through efficiency improvements, reduced shrinkage and lower staff turnover and absence.

Asset Management Solution for a Major Retailer.

February 3, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

Developed and implemented an Asset Management solution for a major retailer.

Provision of tote bins, roll cages and other inventory handling equipment on a leased model.
Implementation of an asset pool and track & trace system.
Introduction of active asset management including facility implants and supplier surveys.

Retail Seasonal & POS Solutions.

January 31, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

Designed and implemented POS solutions to support seasonal campaigns for major national retailers.

Set up consolidation centre for all POS materials (print / shelving / mock product).
Implemented kitting and POS construction services.
Introduced overnight network delivery solution to coincide with regional installation teams.
Recruited, trained and implemented PAT testing team for electrical display equipment.
Implemented seasonal programme management teams.

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