Steve Day, PhD, Logistics Management: A highly accomplished Senior Executive with 35 years experience building and aligning transportation and logistics functions in numerous countries to achieve dramatic, bottom-line results. An exemplary leader, who effectively manages change, mitigates risk, infuses new ideas and consistently delivers results that exceed expectations. Broad expertise spans established organisations, start-ups, several senior board level positions and role of Senior NCO in the British Army. Serves as a technical resource to multiple industry associations, including the Gerson Lehrman Group. Highly analytical with “big picture” vision and the ability to work with management, staff and customers to convert complex requirements into actionable project plans. Skilled relationship builder and high-level problem solver, adept at guiding start-ups, turning around struggling operations, and maintaining high service levels within strict time constraints. For further information, please visit; www.sday.biz

ahmadah international logistics kscc, kuwait
director of operations

oversee day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring revenue assets are fully utilised in market sectors. address any changes in kuwait domestic and gcc markets that require a possible realignment of company’s business and/or assets base.

key accomplishments:
established formal reporting structures for entire operational division.
implemented an asset control department from the ground level.
spearheaded implementation of a total regional synergistic system.
instituted new policies and procedures system aligned with international standards (iso).

kgl transportation company, kscc, kuwait
director of ecd / acting c.o.o.

accountable for 3000+ assets engaged in kuwait, iraq and gcc road transport and intermodal logistical operations, including mhe and all associated lifting gear and equipment.

key accomplishments:
designed and implemented an ecd (equipment control department) from the ground up and formed the first 24/7 transportation call centre in the middle east.
built regional satellite operations within jordan, qatar, lebanon, bahrain and united arab emirates.
substantially increased roi by effectively realigning company assets.
played a major role in seamless relocation to newly constructed premises.

pwc logistics kscc, kuwait
fleet director (iraq operations)

managed operational aspects of a 2800+ mercedes actros vehicle fleet supplying life support to us military & coalition forces at 68 locations within iraq. maintained mhe log and associated lifting equipment register.

key accomplishments:
restructured company from non-asset to an asset-based company.
grew the company to net profits of $40 million per month.
successfully executed largest recorded humanitarian aid program in the world (rebuild iraq project), supplying in excess of 31,000,000 litres of fuel per week.

columbus logistics corporation, uk
operations director

vital technical and leadership resource on international transportation and supply chain projects utilising six sigma standards. supplied e-commerce management and pan european road transport and intermodal operations with a virtual transport fleet in excess of 18,000 vehicles, including truck mounted cranes, hiab, atlas and palfinger.

key accomplishments:
developed the existing business from point of inheritance to a new e-logistics start-up operation.
devised cost-effective solutions to highly complex supply chain problems.
secured major contracts (new business) from within the uk domestic market and the middle east (oman).
consistently delivered projects ahead of time and within budget.




intracs middle east limited, yemen
owner & director of operations

operated company delivering specialised supply chain and support services to energy industries operating within republic of yemen and neighbouring regions.

key accomplishments:
developed client base from 19 to 52 by building and cultivating relationships with international oil companies and related service companies.
secured largest contract awarded in the country, hunt oil, worth $27 million.
grew the existing land transportation logistics service to incorporate both sea and air based logistical services.
awarded “businessman of the year” by yemen times, 2001.

transportes urbanos de lima, lima, peru
senior consultant/director

led a privately funded 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.
improved efficiency and service levels of previous urban transportation system by almost 65%.

gh transport limited, jeddah, saudi arabia
regional manager-western province

oversaw road transport operations throughout western province of saudi arabia. reported to head office based in dammam, eastern province.

professional affiliations

council of supply-chain management professionals, 2008
national defense transportation association, 2006
chartered institute of purchasing & supply, 2002
consultant, gerson lehrman group, usa, 2000
fellow, institute of diagnostic engineers, 1997
member, institute of logistics and transport, 1995
member, institute of the motor industry (uk), 1983

from 1972 – 1997;
held roles as class 1 staff sergeant (h m. forces, royal electrical & mechanical engineers), kingdom-wide transport/workshop/logistics manager (saudi arabia), managing director, al’watary logistics, republic of yemen.

technical skills
languages: german (fluent), arabic, spanish & amharic.
licenses: uk groups a, e, h & hgv2, saudi arabian, republic of yemen & state of kuwait
technology: apple mac, windows vista/xp, ms office suite, ms project, and visio.


education
cranfield university
financial planning for businesses

mayford university
phd, logistics management, (distinction in transport economics)

royal society of arts
certificate of professional competence (international transportation)

hampshire technical college
full tech.cert, city/guilds motor vehicle studies (heavy & light)

interpersonal skills

an extensive knowledge of international logistics, project management, procurement and planning.

excellent managerial skills including management of personnel, vehicles, workshop and warehouse operations whilst maintaining high service levels and operating within strict time constraints.

ability to work under pressure meeting / exceeding required objectives.

ability to adapt to change quickly and efficiently and to give full commitment.

commercially astute, logical with the ability to analyse, interpret and prioritise complex analytical data.

an excellent communicator, team player and team builder.