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ANDREW KINSELLA

Kelowna,BC

Summary

A versatile and vastly experienced Supply Chain/Operations leader with a wealth of experience in road and sea freight operations. Ability to lead and integrate teams while managing complex, multi-site operations and specialist teams. Committed to delivering continuous improvement, driving efficiencies, optimizing operations, and delivering governance adherence.


A proficient strategist with a deep understanding of supply chain management, manufacturing, logistics, project management and sustainability. Passionate about ethical sourcing and procurement, with a focus on building and maintaining excellent working relationships with customers and suppliers.


Strong analytical and decision-making ability compliment outstanding communication skills, commercial acumen and customer service expertise. Experienced dealing with central and local government, including senior government ministers and local parliamentary representatives.


Now seeking a challenging, senior leadership role where expertise, experience, and diverse strengths will bring immediate value.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Group CEO

GLENBALLY LIMITED
11.2010 - 10.2022

Glenbally Limited is a now diverse supply chain organization with 150+ direct employees, operating a large unaccompanied LTL & FTL trailer business between the UK & Ireland, domestic UK FTL road services, warehousing & pan European LTL distribution.


· Development of large UK domestic road haulage business for large steel manufacturer, following competitive tender process and large transfer of employees from incumbent.


· Accession to the largest pallet network in Europe (Palletways).


· Establishment of warehousing services for handling deep sea imports from China, services included distribution of construction equipment & parts through UK & Europe, as well as value added product customization services.


· Identified new IT system and migrated business units from legacy IT system to new software.


· Most recently the business successfully navigated the new challenges of Brexit, establishing itself as a bespoke customs clearance agent.


· The company is ISO9001 certified and a winner of multiple International Safety Awards from the British Safety Council.


· Consolidated Group Revenue for FYE May 2022 was €32.5m with EBIT of €1.4m.

GENERAL MANAGER UK & IRELAND

P&O FERRYMASTERS
06.2001 - 10.2010

Having worked as an undergraduate at P&OFM, I was recruited initially as a contract manager, Operations Manager and subsequently oversaw their owned asset operations in the UK & Ireland for a leading pan European trailer & container operator.


In this role I was responsible for own fleet operations which were unionised, subcontract haulage operations, sea freight negotiations with senior directors, health & safety and managing several key commercial accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
HUDDERSFIELD, UK
06.2001

Certificate - TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DUBLIN, IRELAND
06.1998

Skills

  • Experienced in broad range of industry sectors – FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, Construction & Project Management
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • P&L Management and reporting Budget Creation & delivery
  • Procurement & Contract Management
  • Key Account Management
  • Strategic & Tactical Management
  • Innovative & Adaptable
  • Commercial Management
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Customs Clearance
  • Analytical & detail Conscious
  • Project Planning & Management
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Change Management
  • Ethical Sourcing & Procurement
  • Health & Safety Champion

Timeline

Group CEO

GLENBALLY LIMITED
11.2010 - 10.2022

GENERAL MANAGER UK & IRELAND

P&O FERRYMASTERS
06.2001 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Science - TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

Certificate - TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ANDREW KINSELLA