What does your job involve?

To optimise daily transport resources and ensure customer delivery dates are achieved. I also manage transport suppliers and maintain high service levels, whilst continually looking to reduce costs, as well as staff management in despatch and the warehouse.

Have you progressed since starting with Whittan. What has been your career path?

I joined the business in January 2015 as a despatch administrator, from there I progressed into the role of transport planner in May 2015 and in December 2016 I was promoted to the role of transport team leader.

What do you enjoy about your job?

I like my job because Its challenging and every day is diverse. It’s exciting to be part of the manufacturing process and I find it very rewarding. I also enjoy working with professionals who I can learn from and who push me to take on new challenges.

What do you like about the company?

We are a market leader in pallet racking and higher management makes me feel respected and valued for what I bring to the business. It’s an exciting time to work for the Whittan group, as we are growing daily and I look forward to what the future may bring.

Future career goals within Whittan

My future goals are to progress within the company and continue to learn and improve. I hope to one day be a member of the management team and learn other functions within the business. I couldn’t recommend Whittan highly enough, the way they develop employees and promote from within, is something other companies can definetely learn from. I am proud to work for Whittan.