Specialties: General Manager - Operations Manager - People Management - Warehousing - Distibution - FMCG - Change Management - Financial Management - Logistics - Supply Chain - Six Sigma - Process analysis and improvements - Assessment of operational models, decision processes, delegation levels, competencies and control mechanisms - Analysis and redesign of operational processes in order to enhance cost efficiency, service quality and to strengthen the process controls - Definition of KPIs (key performance indicators) Strong communication skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders Demonstrable track record of root cause analysis Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills A track record of integrating and delivering change in a complex operational environment Project management skills and experience

Network Organisation Manager @ From March 2015 to Present (10 months) General Manager (Bristol) @ General Manager leading the senior site operational team in providing a high quality service to Retail Pharmacy, Hospitals and Dispensing Doctor customers, in an award winning site. Full P&L responsibility (>20m costs), 187 employees, accountable for all aspects of Health and Safety, Security, Quality and Regulatory compliance. Responsibility for implementing the group business development plan, operational structures and SOP as determined by the business and the Department of Health (MHRA/ GDP guidelines) in addition the development and maintenance of Quality accreditation is a requirement of the role in relation to the governance of BSI and ISO. From November 2008 to Present (7 years 2 months) Bristol, United KingdomGeneral Manager @ From 2006 to 2014 (8 years) General manager @ From 2006 to 2014 (8 years) General manager @ From 2006 to 2014 (8 years) General Manager (Swansea) @ General Manager leading the senior site operational team in providing a high quality service to Retail Pharmacy, Hospitals and Dispensing Doctor customers, in an award winning site. Full P&L responsibility , 90 employees, accountable for all aspects of Health and Safety, Security, Quality and Regulatory compliance. Responsibility for implementing the group business development plan, operational structures and SOP as determined by the business and the Department of Health (MHRA/ GDP guidelines) in addition the development and maintenance of Quality accreditation is a requirement of the role in relation to the governance of BSI and ISO. From April 2008 to October 2008 (7 months)

The Open University From 1998 to 2000 Darren Young is skilled in: Warehouse Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Performance Management, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Change Management, Strong communication skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeho, Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills, A track record of integrating and delivering change in a complex operational env, Management, Key Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Project Management