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James Garland-Ball

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Transport & Logistics Supervisor at Smart Architectural Aluminium who cut annual fleet miles by 50k through network optimisation.

United Kingdom
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At Smart Architectural Aluminium, I lead transport and logistics operations while driving improvements focused on scalability, cost control and resilience. I transformed van dispatch operations, securing approximately £100k in forecast savings.

I optimised the transport network and consolidated regional delivery routes, eliminating approximately 50k annual fleet miles and delivering approximately £120k in annual savings. I also implemented ePOD and the Kazuki warehouse dispatch system, generating annual savings and reducing missing goods to near zero for van dispatch.

At Pathway Distribution Ltd, I managed daily transport operations and led system improvements. I managed an internal IT infrastructure project that enabled remote access and backup resilience, supporting remote work for all employees during Covid lockdown.

As Shipping Agent at Wessex Shipping Ltd, I managed vessel port calls and coordinated ship operators, HMRC, port authorities and commercial stakeholders. I also monitored international trade factors affecting shipping activity and adapted operational planning where required.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Transport & Logistics Supervisor

Smart Architectural Aluminium

Oct 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Lead transport and logistics operations in a manufacturing environment, coordinating capacity, resources, and distribution while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Delivered significant cost savings through route optimization, system implementations, and process standardization.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Open University

Certificate of Higher Education, Computing & IT and Business

2017 - 2019

Pursued a Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Business from 2017 to 2019.

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City of Bristol College

IT Diploma, Information Technology

Completed an IT Diploma at City of Bristol College.

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City of Bristol College

BTEC Level 2, Business Studies

Completed a BTEC Level 2 in Business Studies.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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