● International CPC holder ● Accomplished Logistics Professional & Head of Operations, with a proven track record delivering tangible value in senior logistics, warehousing, transport management and fleet engineering roles in the FMCG, Food distribution and supply industry. A results-orientated and customer focussed senior leader, combining high levels of technical expertise with exceptional abilities analysing change priorities and implementing value-added solutions for improving performance and operational efficiency. KEY SKILLS • 22 Years Leadership Experience in Distribution/Logistics: Samworth, Atchison Topeka [Bibby] & Baylis • Strategic Business Planning • Multi-Site Operational Management in 24/7 Service Environments • Decisive Business/Team Leadership • $Multi-million P&L and OPEX Control • Operational Performance Reviews • Change Programme Management • Purchasing/Procurement • Service Alignment to Market Demands • Workforce Development/Training • Capability Delivery Road Mapping • Customer Service/Relationship Management • Process/Systems Development • Business Development

General Manager, Distribution Division @ Reporting to Operations Director, with full responsibility for UK distribution of chilled and bakery products from 4 Samworth brands, all manufacturing in the South West: Duchy; Ginsters; Kensey & Tamar. $Multi-million OPEX control, managing fleet of 46 temperature controlled vehicles delivering +5,000 pallets a week to the chilled distribution hubs of leading retailers. From April 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) Bristol, UKHead of Operations @ Working for Atchison Topeka initially and led change process post-acquisition by Bibby in 2011. Led operations via 2 main streams: Tankers (liquid foodstuffs) & Pallets; managing £multi-million P&L and a fleet of 90 vehicles and leading commercial review of high-value customers and smaller sub-contractors to improve levels of service and delivery. From January 2007 to April 2013 (6 years 4 months) Operations Manager @ Key operational and engineering roles at different depots of this 8-depot ambient foods distributor (t/o £Multi-million) taking the strategic career decision to leave in 2007 after the Company’s merger with Culina Logistics: 2005-2007: Warehouse Operations Manager, Wolverhampton. 2001-2004: Operations Manager, Leighton Buzzard. 1998-2001: Fleet Engineer, Bristol. From 1998 to 2007 (9 years)

John Vickers is skilled in: Supply Chain, 3PL, Transportation..., Logistics, Warehousing, Reverse Logistics, Operations Management, International Logistics, Warehouse Management, Fleet Management, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Workforce Development, Procurement, Financial Management, Distribution Management, Purchasing, Change Programme..., Customer Relationship..., Operational Reviews, Capability Planning, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain..., Continuous Improvement