Stephen Day, Actively seeking new assignment

Stephen Day

Actively seeking new assignment

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Location
United Kingdom
Education
Doctorate, Logistics Management
Experience
36 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :36 years, 5 Months

Actively seeking new assignment at Actively Job Hunting
  • United Kingdom
  • My current job since February 2013

Since returning from completion of contract in Nigeria (February 2013), actively seeking further assignment anywhere on a global basis noting that my ability to relocate is virtually immediate.

Chief Operating Officer at Global Haulage Resources Limited (GHRL Nigeria)
  • Nigeria
  • February 2012 to February 2013

Head hunted for the role of C.O.O. and subsequently took over a historically problematic and financially troubled transportation company and fully restructured all elements from the ground up to turn it on its axis into a totally re-born, professional, profitable, reliable & reputable company.

Distribution Optimisation Consultant at PZ Cussons Plc
  • Nigeria
  • August 2011 to February 2012

Headed up and responsible for optimization of all PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc’s distribution network consisting of 26 Pan-Nigerian Depots and 4 Distribution Centres operating within a very limited road infrastructure system; Financial Year 2011 3PL statistics saw 71 Carriers carrying out 15, 777 trips on a Pan-Nigerian basis at 35% efficiency. The efficiency level was raised to 90% within a 6 month period with substantially improved loading/unloading times, trip times, asset selection criteria and total asset visibility by the introduction of a 24/7 tracking & tracing operation, fully integrated into a World Renowned Fleet Management System.

Transportation Operations Chief Consultant at APB Worldwide Logistics (Egypt & UK)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2007 to August 2011

Chief consultancy role incorporating feasibility studies & market research, architecture, strategy, design, implementation and operational execution for TransGlobe S.A.E., Egypt which led to a brand new start up Transportation & Logistics Company based in Alexandria, Egypt whose chief aims are to totally restructure the face of the industry throughout the MENA Region in terms of operational excellence coupled with internationally renowned business practices adopting ISO/EN Standards.

Key Accomplishments:
Established formal reporting structures for all Operational Divisions;
Designed & implemented an Asset Control Department from the ground level.
Spearheaded implementation of a total regional synergistic system.

Director of ECD & Acting Chief Operations Officer at KGL Transportation KSCC - Kuwait
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • January 2004 to February 2007

Full P&L accountability for 3500+ assets engaged in Kuwait, Iraq and GCC Road Transport and Intermodal Logistical operations plus Iraq Operations in support of HL5, HL6 and KBR RIO (Bulk Fuel Operations of 92, 000, 000 litres of fuel per week).

Key Accomplishments:
Designed and implemented an ECD (Equipment Control Department) from the ground up and formed the first ever 24/7 Transport Call Centre in the Middle East.
Took the lead role in seamless company relocation to newly constructed premises with zero disruption.

Operations Director-Pan European Transport Operations at Columbus Logistics Corporation
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2001 to January 2004

Vital technical and leadership resource on international transportation and supply chain projects utilising Six Sigma standards.

Key Accomplishments:
Devised cost-effective solutions to highly complex supply chain problems.
Consistently delivered international projects ahead of time and within budget.

Partner, Major Shareholder & Director of Operations at INTRACS (Middle East) Limited, Republic of Yemen
  • Yemen
  • January 2000 to January 2001

A Transportation & Logistics Company formed by myself in 1994: -

Operated company delivering specialized, time sensitive supply chain and support services to energy industries operating throughout the Republic of Yemen and neighbouring regions.

Key Accomplishments:
Dramatically developed client base by building and cultivating relationships with international oil companies.
Grew the existing land transportation logistics service to incorporate both sea and air based logistical services.

Senior Consultant & Director at Transportes Urbanos De Lima (TUL), Peru
  • Peru
  • January 1998 to January 2000

Led a privately funded 3 year project to refurbish whole urban transportation system for the Capital of Peru, from initial feasibility studies through to execution and hand off to the government.

Key Accomplishments:
Sourced, trained and mentored over 400 Peruvian Nationals.
Established long-term relationships and partnered with world-class manufacturers and equipment suppliers.

Regional Manager (Western Province) at GH Transportation, Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 1997 to January 1998

Full P&L responsibility for all road transport operations throughout Western Province of Saudi Arabia: -

1500+ revenue generating assets plus 200+ supporting vehicles including M.H.E. (Mechanical Handling Equipment)

Partner, Major Shareholder & Director of Operations at INTRACS (Middle East) Limited, Republic of Yemen
  • Yemen
  • January 1994 to January 1997

Company formation delivering specialized, time sensitive supply chain and support services to energy industries operating throughout the Republic of Yemen and neighbouring regions.

Managing Director at Al'Watary International Logistics
  • Yemen
  • January 1988 to January 1994

Full P & L responsibility for a 100% Yemeni owned Transportation & Logistics company delivering specialized, time sensitive supply chain and support services to energy industries operating throughout the Republic of Yemen and neighbouring regions.

Satellite offices located in Marib, Hodeidah, Mukalla, Aden and Mokka

Education

Doctorate, Logistics Management
  • at Open University
  • October 1996

Distinction: Transportation Economics Award of Excellence: Logistics Management 8959, Transportation Economics: Grade A 8958, History of Transportation: Grade A- 8957, Organisational Management: B- 8954, Management of Risk: B- 8952, Logistics Engineering Systems: B- 8956, Defence Logistics Support: C+ 8953, Project Financing & Control: C+ 8946, Strategic Knowledge Management: C+

Specialties & Skills

Transportation Management
Operations Management
Global Logistics
Supply Chain Management
International Distribution
International Transportation

Languages

English
Expert
German
Expert

Memberships

Institute of Transport & Logistics
  • Full Member
  • December 1997

Training and Certifications

City & Guilds, London Institute (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 1973
Valid Until:
December 1974