Interim Supply Chain & Logistics Programme Manager

Name:

John

John JP is a highly experienced interim supply chain and logistics programme leader with over 30 years’ experience delivering major transformation, automation and systems implementation programmes across manufacturing, retail, automotive and 3PL environments. He specialises in complex, international change programmes requiring strong governance and stakeholder alignment.

His strengths include DC design and build, control tower implementation, systems integration and operational restructuring.

Career Highlights

ERP / WMS

Implemented SAP, eWMS and warehouse automation systems in 500,000 sq ft semi-automated national DC.

Growth & Launches

Project managed design and build of award-winning semi-automated regional healthcare DC during pandemic.

Inventory & Service

Led supply chain turnaround raising OTIF from 68% to 96% during peak trading.

Warehouse Performance

Re-engineered supply chain processes incorporating Control Tower and TMS across multi-country pharma network.

Transport Performance

Designed new post-Brexit inbound transport model and cleared significant customs backlog.

Most Recent Assignment

3PL / NHS Supply Chain – Interim Project Manager

Project managed the development and build of a new regional NHS distribution centre during the pandemic, delivering additional network capacity and supporting national resilience objectives.

Previously at DB Schenker, John led the development of a new post-Brexit inbound transport model and cleared a substantial customs backlog for HMRC.

Prior Experience

John’s career includes senior logistics roles with large 3PLs, retail and automotive businesses. He has delivered automated DC builds up to 500,000 sq ft, international systems implementations (SAP, Manhattan, WCS), supply chain turnarounds and multi-country transformation programmes across Europe.