Scolmore Group, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of products and solutions to the professional electrical industry, has announced the appointment of David Bates as the company’s new Director of Operations and Logistics.
As Scolmore Group continues to expand its business operations, this role will be critical in supporting the strategic plans for the ongoing improvement of warehouse logistics and distribution operations across the group of companies, which comprises Click Scolmore, Ovia Lighting, ESP fire and security and Unicrimp cable accessories.
David will have responsibility for overseeing all operations in the warehouse, with a strong emphasis on maximising efficiencies. He will be instrumental in the implementation of an advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) and will lead the digital transformation within the warehouse operations, focusing on the adoption and integration of new operational technologies. He will be utilising his knowledge to apply data analytics and performance metrics to continually refine and optimise warehouse operational performance.
He comes to Scolmore Group with a wealth of experience, having worked for more than 25 years within operational management roles for a range of organisations in the UK and Europe, from start-up businesses through to blue chip companies.
“I am excited to join Scolmore Group at this pivotal time of ongoing growth and development,” David comments. “They have a fantastic reputation in the industry and I am keen to play my part in helping to strengthen and develop the operational and logistical strategies that will contribute to the company’s continued expansion and success.”
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