Project Coordinator
Culina Logistics
Total years of experience :13 years, 7 months
I am currently working for Culina Logistics Limited who are the leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK. They specialise in the development and implementation of total supply chain solutions for major or niche ambient and chilled brand manufacturers and distributors. Due to my role within the company I have been luck enough to get involved in a wide range of Projects, from Warehouse design solutions to System Interfaces and Integration plus many more. I feel that a healthy mix of very interpersonal skills and dedication to my role has helped in gaining a lot of knowledge in a relatively short space of time despite still learning something new each day.
Responsible for managing all production, planning and projects. Role typically involves:
• Purchasing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Agreeing and negotiating timescales, costs and resources needed by drawing up a detailed plan for how to achieve each stage of the project.
• Selecting and leading teams on a project by project bases.
• Working to time schedules, budgets, quality and standards whilst reporting regularly on progress to the client or to senior managers.
• Ensuring QuickBooks System is up to date as well as month end finances and production reviews
A 20 week placement as part of my University Degree assisting in the organisation and running of Brand Marketing. (WKD, Shloer and Merrydown Cider) Responsibilities included: Working within budgetary requirements; pricing and costing of products for maximum company performance and profits
• Co-ordinating administration between a number of parties; prioritising and organising workload to the needs of the company
• Working on own initiative and as part of a team environment
• Attending meetings for brainstorming sessions; discussing Client requirements and new product development
• Ensuring Quick Books System is up to date as well as month end finances and production reviews