Interim Logistics Project & Operations Specialist

Name:

Chris

Chris is a highly experienced interim logistics and warehouse project leader with a strong background in large-scale distribution start-ups, operational recovery and e-commerce fulfilment transformation. He specialises in rapidly stabilising underperforming warehouse operations, redesigning layouts and processes, and leading high-risk go-live and peak trading periods.

His strength lies in hands-on operational leadership combined with structured project management, delivering rapid cost reduction, service recovery and sustainable operational control across B2B and B2C environments.

Career Highlights

ERP / WMS

Led full Manhattan PkMS implementation including SOP design, training and phased live go-live in a 475,000 sq ft retail DC.

Growth & Launches

Project managed 450,000 sq ft Amazon start-up, integrating labour, systems and training during go-live.
Delivered Amazon cross-dock start-up, redesigning layout pre-launch to reduce labour costs before implementation.

Inventory & Service

Stabilised failing retail contract, restoring stock control and improving SLA adherence during peak trading.

Warehouse Performance

Reduced labour costs by 45% in eCommerce fulfilment turnaround while restoring SLA compliance.
Delivered 22% cost-per-case reduction within four weeks via intake, waving and stock placement redesign.

Most Recent Assignment

Major 3PL – Interim Project Operations Manager

Led the start-up of an Amazon cross-dock operation in Doncaster, redesigning floor layout and processes ahead of implementation to reduce labour cost exposure. Managed the live operation through launch and mentored the management team through handover.

Previously at another 3PL, Chris acted as Interim Senior Operations Manager for a 450,000 sq ft Amazon fulfilment centre start-up, integrating labour, systems and training during go-live and embedding SOPs and management routines.

Prior Experience

Chris brings over 20 years’ experience delivering warehouse start-ups, turnarounds and improvement programmes for a number of 3PLs, retailers and multiple e-commerce businesses. His career includes responsibility for sites of up to 600 staff, Black Friday and Christmas peak delivery, WMS migrations (including Manhattan), and sustained labour cost reductions of up to 45% while improving service levels.